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POLITICS5d ago14 October 2026 changes affecting residents in Franceconnexionfrance.com · France
POLITICS5d agoFrance must appease protesters without extra spending, says finance ministerRoland Lescure says government can come up with creative solutions without widening budget deficitFinancial Times
WORLD5d agoFrance: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protestHundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.Africanews [en]
POLITICS5d agoFrance: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protestHundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoStudent rebellion in France: government promises key changes in education after weeks of protestsLas medidas oficiales contemplan préstamos por 4.000 millones de euros para reformar centros de enseñanza media y fijan un tope de 28 alumnos por aula.Además, el Estado destinará 1.000 millones adicionales a infraestructuras universitarias e indexará las becas estudiantiles a la inflación.Clarín
POLITICS5d agoAfter ongoing protests, France comes with measures for better educationDe Franse regering komt met maatregelen om het onderwijs te verbeteren. Zo wordt 5 miljard euro uitgetrokken voor de renovatie van schoolgebouwen en universiteiten, zeggen de onderwijsministers Geffray en Baptiste. De maatregelen volgen op aanhoudende massale protesten. Scholieren voeren actie tegen problemen in het onderwijs, zoals vervallen schoolgebouwen, overvolle klassen, een lerarentekort en een hoge werkdruk. Eerder vandaag zei president Macron dat de regering tegemoet zou komen aan de 'legitieme eisen' van de demonstranten. Het geld voor de renovatie van schoolgebouwen wordt beschikbaaNOS Buitenland
POLITICS5d agoSocial unrest further darkens France's economic outlookAgainst a backdrop of rising energy prices, declining purchasing power and increasing bond yields, the proposed 2027 budget relies on a growth forecast of 1%, now more fragile than ever.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS5d agoFrance protests: Macron rules out state of emergency – for nowThe French government sought to draw a line Monday under weeks of protests that have been marred by violence, with President Emmanuel Macron heading to Marseille. France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living, with nationwide demonstrations on October 17 degenerating into some of the country's worst rioting in years.France 24 [en]
POLITICS5d agoMacron vows 'strong measures' to combat protests that rocked FranceFrench President Emmanuel Macron said his government will announce "strong measures" in response to violent protests in France in recent weeks. But he also acknowledged that students have "legitimate" grievances.DW News [en]
POLITICS5d agoFrance: Macron vows 'strong measures' to combat protestsFrench President Emmanuel Macron said his government will announce "strong measures" in response to violent protests in France in recent weeks. But he also acknowledged that students have "legitimate" grievances.DW News [en]
POLITICS5d agoFrance’s Macron promises ‘strong measures’ to ease protestsFrench President Emmanuel Macron promised on Monday that his government would announce a package of measures in response to weeks of street protests over a broad set of grievances, while acknowledging the risk of more unrest ahead. His prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, is set to hold a news conference after a meeting with unions of high school students who want more resources ‌for the education sector and an overhaul of a university admissions process they say embeds inequalities. “I have …...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoBlocus, the TikTok movement that recruits young people to imitate violent protests in France during Halloween night in Madrid: "In Plaza de España at 6:00 PM"Tras los disturbios registrados el fin de semana en Barcelona, la etiqueta ha vuelto a activarse en las redes sociales con nuevas citas para el próximo 31 de octubre LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS5d agoLive: France will maintain order without state of emergency, but it’s not off the table, Macron saysPresident Emmanuel Macron on Monday said public order will be maintained in France without the need for a state of emergency, while noting that it was not “off-limits or taboo” if “things were to deteriorate". During a visit to Marseille, Macron promised "concrete" measures to address the demands by high school students after their protests triggered weeks of nationwide unrest. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.France 24 [en]
POLITICS5d agoFrance's Macron leads congratulations for Bolsonaro's presidential win in BrazilFrench President Emmanuel Macron was among the world leaders on Monday to hail Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's re-election as Brazil's president.RFI [en]
WORLD5d agoYoung people's household income in Europe: How does France compare?Households with young people aged 18 to 24 generally have lower equivalised disposable income, but experts note that this may not show the full picture.EuroNews [en]
WORLD6d agoNFL game kicks off in France after mass protestsThe NFL kicked off its first-ever game in France on Sunday, despite widespread protests this weekend in cities across that country. Thousands of American fans showed up for the Steelers-Saints game amidst tight security and heavily armed patrols. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports.NBC News
POLITICS6d agoMarine Le Pen begins ‘great battle for France’ with presidential campaign launchRight-wing populist has seen poll boost following unrestIrish Times World
POLITICS6d agoSilent, tense and barricaded, Orléans reveals a deeply divided FranceLe Pen launches presidential campaign amid security lockdown and protestIrish Times World
POLITICS6d agoThe narrative battle over France’s unrestStudent protests, police violence and French media obsessed with 'barbarians'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6d agoLe Pen casts herself as protector of France as troubles swirlThe front-runner ahead of the 2027 presidential election is under pressure to reassure voters as turmoil grips France.Politico Europe
WORLD6d agoFrance: Football fans take over Paris as NFL comes to country for the first timeParis's iconic Stade de France made history on Sunday, October 25, by hosting the first #NFL regular season game to ever be held in France. For this unprecedented match between the Saints and the Steelers fans flocked from New Orleans and Pittsburgh, as well as from France and other European countries. France 24's Taise Parente and Stéphanie Trouillard report.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance’s Le Pen vows to restore ‘rule of law’ at presidential campaign launchMarine Le Pen, France’s far-right candidate to succeed President Emmanuel Macron next year, vowed in her first campaign speech on Sunday to “restore the rule of law” if elected next year. Le Pen - the front runner in the polls - seems to be benefiting from the convulsions France has been going through for weeks, punctuated by mass cost-of-living rallies and some violent clashes on Saturday and the previous week. “We are going to restore the rule of law,” she said, after looting and arson on the...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoSacré bleu ! Saints run over by Steelers in France , 16 - 10The Saints were defeated by the Steelers in a football game held in France.fox10tv.com · United States
POLITICS6d agoFrance’s Le Pen vows national ‘renewal’ in campaign launchFar-right leader casts herself as only presidential candidate able to restore order and unityFinancial Times