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POLITICS2d agoFrance fears another Saturday of fury and seeks to block social media content calling for lootingNew protests by students and unions are expected this weekend. After the violent disturbances of October 17 and last Saturday's marches, Emmanuel Macron's government wants to prevent hate speech messages.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoMinimum wage increase could come early as France braces for protestsThe French government is looking for new ways to calm social unrest ahead of more planned demonstrations over the cost of living this weekend. The minimum wage was set to increase on January 1, 2027. Now, officials are considering making the change one month earlier and adding an extra boost.France 24 [en]
CONFLICT2d agoSuspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor SaysNYT World
CONFLICT2d agoFrance: Trappes racist shooting suspect transferred to French courtFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS2d agoFrance hits back at White House over riot trolling as rift deepens: ‘Nostalgia can be misleading’The Trump administration has taken repeated swipes at its European ally over the national unrest sweeping FranceThe Independent World
POLITICS2d agoFrance reclaims title as Europe's champion of tax and social chargesNew data shows that France has the EU's highest tax burden at 46 percent of GDP, while its national debt continues to grow. Amid new street protests over lack of education funding and falling purchasing power, the government is proposing a meagre hike in the minimum wage. Also in this edition: US tech giants see their shares diverge as the AI boom pushes massive capital expenditures.France 24 [en]
POLITICS2d ago2027 French presidential election: Mélenchon and radical left La France Insoumise court gamersOnce a critic of games such as Assassin's Creed Unity, France's radical-left leader is backing a bill on gamers' rights, presented Thursday, as a way to win new voters and counter the far right.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS2d agoIn Marseille, Macron Confronts a Potent Mix of France’s ProblemsFrance’s second city, five years into a presidential development plan, is grappling with the social strains that have fueled protests across the country.NYT World
BUSINESS3d agoEuropean Central Bank meets as France's deteriorating public finances continue to drive questionsMost expect the ECB to keep interest rates on hold for now, having already hiked them twice this year.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS3d agoFrance's demographic shift calls for a comprehensive approach beyond pro-natalist rhetoric, says economic councilIn its annual report, France's Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) urged protecting the welfare model by keeping older workers employed and helping more young people into jobs. It also cited 'migration policies' as 'one of the levers' for meeting labor market needs.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESS3d agoSafran bets on the UK, where government support for aerospace is 'clearer and more decisive' than in FranceBritain is backing its aerospace sector with €2.8 billion over 10 years, while France has yet to guarantee in its 2027 budget the €300 million a year Emmanuel Macron promised in 2023.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS3d agoWhy is France on Fire? With Thomas Chatterton WilliamsCBS News
POLITICS3d agoHow far-right language seeped from France's hard right to the highest levels of governmentThousands gathered in cities across France on Monday to protest against 'the normalization of racist hatred,' three days after an attack in Trappes left one person dead. Mayor Ali Rabeh has accused the conservative right and presidential camp of playing a dangerous game by adopting the rhetoric of the far right.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICT3d agoFrance: Racist attack in Trappes deeply scars local communityFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoGen Z protests in Germany: Is France-style violence looming?Young people in Germany will take to the streets this weekend to demand education and action on climate change. Politicians warn that the protests could become violent, as in France, but the situations are different.DW News [en]
MILITARY3d agoChina’s military holds talks in France and Germany despite rising trade tensionsThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has held defence strategy consultations with France and Germany over the past week despite mounting trade tensions between Beijing and Europe. A PLA strategy consultation delegation visited France and Germany from October 21 to 28 for the talks, according to a statement released by China’s defence ministry on Wednesday. The Chinese delegation engaged in in-depth exchanges of views with the two countries separately on bilateral and military-to-military...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoWhy is the system failing France’s younger generation?Why are French youth rioting?Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS4d agoFrance 2030: Macron's ambitious investment plan faces a 'budget wall,' Court of Auditors warnsLaunched 'without sufficient reflection' in 2021 and rolled out very quickly, the flagship development plan is now running into severe financial constraints. Numerous investments have been decided but there is a risk that public funds will fall short of bringing them to fruition.Le Monde [en]
WORLD4d agoTrappes, town at center of racist attack, tells the troubled story of contemporary FranceThe racist terrorist attack of October 23 put this impoverished town west of Paris back in the spotlight. A cradle of immigrant labor during the 30 years of economic growth from 1945 to 1975, this town of around 35,000 inhabitants tells the story of three-quarters of a century of contemporary history.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICT4d agoTension in France after an Islamophobic attack: commotion and massive marches against racismClarín
MILITARY4d agoFrance and 10 European countries plan to deploy nuclear-capable French jets to deter Russia, WSJ reportsFrance is working with 10 other European countries to establish a new nuclear deterrence framework aimed at Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported.Meduza [en]
MILITARY4d agoWhy France and Turkey are giving defense cooperation another goFrance and Turkey still disagree on plenty, but Europe’s changing security environment is giving them stronger reasons to cooperate. The post Why France and Turkey are giving defense cooperation another go appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS4d agoO’Reilly: US could become ‘France on steroids’Political commentator Bill O’Reilly on Monday predicted that the U.S. could have its own protests similar to those that have broken out in recent weeks across France and other parts of Europe, but “on steroids.” “On Balance” host Leland Vittert asked O’Reilly on NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcast partner, about the potential ramifications if President Trump…The Hill
CONFLICT4d agoRacist attack in Paris suburb: Tributes across France reflect shared outrage and political dividesOn Monday evening, thousands gathered to express fear and emotion after the killing of Pengo Bossio Wangi.Le Monde [en]
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