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I see what’s happening here in Paris: reasonable student demands met with awful violence

The debate around the schools protests is angry and polarised: a foretaste of how next year’s presidential election is likely to play out, says Helen Massy-Beresford, a British journalist and editor who lives in Paris

The Guardian - UK · 6h ago

A cold shower from the north as Iceland rejects EU membership talks

Good morning, readers. We’re back. Europe Today is live on your screens from 8.00 CEST every weekday — and back in your inboxes from 8.30. I’m Mared Gwyn, with you today and for the rest of the week.

Euronews · Aug 31

French presidential race: De Villepin set to run, Faure enters socialist primary

With just under eight months to go until the French presidential election, political manoeuvring is in full swing. Several candidates or would-be candidates spoke out this Sunday.

Euronews · Aug 30

France in turmoil: 'No one is willing to say the country needs to make sacrifices'

As Paris wrestles with political deadlock, questions are mounting over France’s ability to project strength abroad. RFI spoke to author and political strategist Gerald Olivier about the ongoing political crisis in France and its repercussions abroad.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 29, 2025

French Government Faces Threat Of Censure Over Wealth Tax

A swing group in French parliament on Friday said that if a 2026 budget bill was not changed to include a tax on the supremely wealthy, it would vote down the government.

International Business Times · Oct 24, 2025

France's Le Pen Vows To Block Any Government

France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Wednesday she would thwart all action by any new government, throwing into doubt Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's ability to solve the country's deepening political crisis with a coalition cabinet.

International Business Times · Oct 8, 2025

French PM ditches parliamentary override in push for budget deal

French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu on Friday vowed to forgo an infamous article of the constitution that would have allowed him to steamroller a budget bill through parliament without a vote – but left him vulnerable to a vote of no confidence. The move means MPs must agree a compromise…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 3, 2025

French towns fly Palestinian flag despite gov’t ban before recognition

The gesture comes as France prepares to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.

Al Jazeera · Sep 22, 2025

France's Interior Ministry clamps down on public display of Palestinian flags

A political row has erupted in France over whether town halls should be allowed to display the Palestinian flag on Monday, the day Paris will formally recognises a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19, 2025

France’s biggest strike in years under way amid political crisis

About 800,000 people to demonstrate against budget plans, putting pressure on new prime minister

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025