France's new prime minister faces first big test during period of political instability, budget woes
France’s new prime minister, François Bayrou, is facing his first major test at parliament on Tuesday as his government has no majority amid unprecedented political instability. Bayrou will address lawmakers through a general policy speech meant to outline his top priorities,
Vote of no confidence filed in France's new prime minister
Shortly after the policy statement of France's new Prime Minister François Bayrou, a vote of no confidence was filed against his government on Tuesday evening. Members of the leftist party France Unbowed (LFI) justified the move with the composition of the centre-right Cabinet and Bayrou's budget policy.
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou gives key speech
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a key moment presenting the main axis of his government to parliament, particularly his plans for the 2025 budget.
France's new prime minister to deliver government statement
New French Prime Minister François Bayrou plans to deliver his government statement on Tuesday afternoon, one month after his appointment. The centrist politician is expected to address the National Assembly at 3 pm (1400 GMT).
France's new Prime Minister Bayrou mulls voting system reform
New French Prime Minister François Bayrou is considering changing the voting system for the National Assembly, he said in his first government statement on Tuesday. The 73-year-old has long been a proponent of introducing proportional representation in France.
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France's Macron in Lebanon to back new leadership
France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Lebanon on Friday, where he was due to meet his newly-elected counterpart and offer ...
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France urged to exonerate women convicted under old abortion laws
As France commemorates 50 years since the law decriminalising abortion came into effect, prominent figures in politics and ...
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How extremist politics became mainstream in France
Two decades ago Mr Le Pen’s brand of xenophobic politics was rejected by a majority of French, and European, public opinion.
As Jean-Marie Le Pen is buried, here’s a look at key dates of the rise of the far right in France
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s main far-right party and a polarizing figure in French politics, is being buried ...
The leaders of Britain and France say the deal should be the basis for a long-term political settlement.
The leaders of France and Britain said on Wednesday that the cease-fire deal would come as a relief for the hostages and ...
France to hold conference on Syria on Feb. 13 in Paris - French presidency
France plans to hold a conference on Syria in Paris on Feb. 13, the French presidency said in a statement on Thursday.
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Jean-Marie Le Pen died knowing his extremist far-right politics have been successfully mainstreamed in France
The death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, former leader of the party once known as the National Front, occurs at a time when the mainstreaming of far-right politics in France seems almost complete.
French president in Lebanon to meet the country’s new leaders and discuss ceasefire with Israel
Emmanuel Macron’s trip to Lebanon, his first in more than four years, follows a 60-day ceasefire deal that aims to end the ...
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, the voice of far-right politics in France, dies at 96
A polarizing figure in French politics, Le Pen was convicted numerous times of antisemitism, discrimination and inciting ...
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, who helped spark political rise of far right in France, dead at 96
His death was confirmed by his daughter Marine Le Pen's political party, National Rally. Jean-Marie Le Pen spent his life fighting, whether as a soldier in France's colonial wars, as a founder of ...
Jean-Marie Le Pen and the rise of the far right in France: A look at key dates
French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen, center, flanked by his daughter Marine Le Pen, and Bruno Gollnisch, arrives for a ...