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PoliticsSep 15China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ with EU in high-level call with FranceIn a phone call with his French counterpart on Monday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the European Union to avoid escalating trade disputes and engage in “constructive dialogue”. The conversation, requested by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, comes as Brussels tightens investment screening, public procurement rules and anti-subsidy measures, particularly on electric vehicles over what the bloc has called unfair Chinese competition. Wang told Barrot that China and the EU should...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 15Workers across France stage protests over pay and rising costsProtests are taking place across France on Tuesday, with fishermen, police officers, energy workers, university staff and other groups mobilising over a range of demands. Better pay, working conditions and the high cost of energy are among the main concerns.RFI [en]
PoliticsSep 15France ties EU sanctions renewal to prisoner releaseGood morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: why France is holding up the renewal of the EU’s sanctions list, and a teaser of Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European Union speech.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 14France in ‘astonishing’ push to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarchParis replicates Viktor Orbán’s tactics in bid to free French nationals from AzerbaijanFinancial Times
PoliticsSep 14France Mocked U.S. for Human Rights Vote, Then Quietly ApologizedAfter the Trump administration blocked a new ambassador to Washington, the country expressed regret for a post from a French official social media account.NYT World
PoliticsSep 14Poll puts France's Le Pen in lead as presidential campaign kicks offFrance's far-right veteran candidate Marine Le Pen looks set to lead in the first round of elections next year, as the country's increasingly disillusioned voters seek real change, a poll of more than 13,000 voters has suggested.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 14France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s | InternationalPARIS, Sept 14, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The French government submitted a reworked proposal to ban social media for children, afterbssnews_net · bangladesh
PoliticsSep 142027 presidential election: As France faces populist surge, voters' desire for radical change remains ambiguousFrance appears increasingly permeated by feelings that make it ripe for a populist shift, but such a transformation is not inevitable, writes Brice Teinturier, deputy director general of polling firm Ipsos, drawing on findings from Le Monde's first poll.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 14France submits new proposal to ban social media for under-15s after failed attemptFrance's Constitutional Council struck down the previous legislation in mid-August, finding that part of it constituted an unnecessary infringement on the freedom of expression of those affected.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 14Guinea-France: why Paris continues to spare Mamadi Doumbouya's regimeMalgré les accusations de répression qui visent le pouvoir en place à Conakry, Paris assume le choix du dialogue. Une stratégie diplomatique qui s’explique aussi par le poids économique croissant de la Guinée, portée par le boom minier.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 14France makes new attempt to ban social media for children under age 15French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday the government has reworked its proposal to ban social media for under-15s, after the country's constitutional authority rejected a first attempt in August.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 13France public radio staff strike over commentator from far-right weeklyFrench public radio Radio France employees gather outside Radio France headquarters with placards. Photo: AFPtimesofmalta · malta
PoliticsSep 13France public radio staff strike over commentator from far-right weeklySince late August, Charles Sapin, deputy editor-in-chief of the far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles, has appeared on France Inter, the country's most-listened-to radio station, with a weekly political commentary slot.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 13France's far-right Marine Le Pen kicks off 2027 presidential campaignIn France, Marine Le Pen has launched her presidential campaign with a rally in Hénin-Beaumont this Sunday, despite wearing an electronic tag following her recent conviction. On FRANCE 24, international affairs editor Oliver Farry explains why she remains the frontrunner in the polls despite her weakened legal position, pointing to her long-standing national profile, the appeal of her "national preference" agenda, and the left's struggle to unite behind a convincing candidate.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 13Radio France staff strike over appointment of far-right weekly editorStaff at public broadcaster Radio France began a two-day strike on Sunday over the appointment of Charles Sapin, deputy editor-in-chief at far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles. Unions accuse Sapin of promoting far-right ideas ahead of next spring's presidential election, while management has defended the appointment in the name of pluralism.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 13France issues discreet apology to lift US block on new ambassador to WashingtonThe French diplomatic service's appointment of Aurélien Lechevallier, who is close to President Emmanuel Macron, had been frozen in the US due to a July 25 statement in which the service criticized Washington's stance on human rights. An official statement of contrition was issued on Friday.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 13France apologises for diplomatic spat with US to lift block on new ambassador to WashingtonThe French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising a US vote at the UN General Assembly in a move that should clear the way for the new French ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier to take up his post in Washington.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 13France apologizes for UN diplomatic spat with WashingtonFrance has issued an apology for a diplomatic dispute with Washington at the United Nations. This marks a resolution to a notable international disagreement.thedailystar.net · Bangladesh
PoliticsSep 13France apologises for criticising US’ human rights record after backlashThe French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising how the United States voted during a UN General Assembly meeting, with US officials saying on Saturday that Washington appreciated the statement. France’s permanent mission to the UN published the apology on Friday, saying it regretted a social media post criticising the US’ commitment to human rights. “France and the United States recently took different positions on a vote at the United Nations General Assembly. This difference...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 12France strikes September 29 , 2026 : SNCF trains and public services affectedFrance is anticipating strikes on September 29, 2026, which are expected to disrupt SNCF trains and various public services. This indicates a significant future event that will impact daily life and transportation.connexionfrance.com · France
PoliticsSep 11France joins Slovakia in asking to delist Russian oligarch UsmanovFrance joins Slovakia in demanding delisting of Russian oligarch Usmanov ahead of sanctions deadline in sensitive talks held among EU ambassadors.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 11France school uniforms : Why compulsory dress is politically divisiveThe debate surrounding compulsory school uniforms in France is politically divisive. This discussion highlights differing views on educational policy and cultural norms.connexionfrance.com · France
PoliticsSep 11French media highlight momentum in Việt Nam – France strategic partnershipFrench media outlets are emphasizing the progress and strong momentum in the strategic partnership between Vietnam and France. This indicates strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.vietnamnews.vn · Vietnam
PoliticsSep 10Hindu sect BAPS comes under scrutiny in France, USFrance got a crash course on BAPS, the Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. The sect came under scrutiny in the US more than five years ago. Now French public opinion is asking how the group got the green light for a mega temple near Paris and why questions were not raised.France 24 [en]
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