Europe News Iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens for the first time since 2019 Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens five years after it was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire five years ago. 1,500 dignitaries, including sitting heads of states and royal figures attended the historic ceremony. 08/12/2024
France France's Notre Dame Cathedral opens its doors France's Notre Dame Cathedral opens its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed it in 2019. Nearly 1,500 world leaders, dignitaries and other guests attend the reopening celebration on Saturday evening. 07/12/2024
Europe News Zelesnkyy praises 'constructive' meeting with Trump, Macron in Paris French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump at his Paris residence, the Elysee Palace. They were joined at the last minute by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before attending the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral. 07/12/2024
Europe News Macron to meet with Trump and Zelenskyy ahead of Notre Dame reopening France's Notre Dame Cathedral will open its doors for the first time since a devastating fire nearly destroyed it in 2019. Nearly 1,500 world leaders, dignitaries and other guests are set to attend the reopening celebration on Saturday evening. 07/12/2024
Tech News French government collapse sparks worry for tech and start-up sector “We'll miss the technology train if we miss this one today,” one expert told Euronews Next. 07/12/2024
Europe News Macron meets with Socialists as French president seeks new PM Macron is set to choose a new prime minister after the government lost a no-confidence vote this week. 06/12/2024
Economy What next for France's finances after the government's collapse? Without a new budget, the country is facing a deficit of up to 6.6% of the GDP in 2025, more than double the European Union's standard. 06/12/2024
France Macron to meet party leaders across spectrum to form new government The French leader will meet with parties on the left and right in an attempt to form a new government after his minority government was toppled in a no confidence vote Wednesday evening. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally will be notably absent. 06/12/2024
Europe News France's Macron to appoint new PM 'in coming days' and vows to stay on Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation after lawmakers voted to oust the government this week. 05/12/2024
Europe News Emmanuel Macron takes stock of a nightmarish 2024 The French president has endured a disastrous year, with his efforts to stave off multiple crises blowing up in his face left, right and centre. 05/12/2024
Europe News Crises in France and Germany spell trouble for Europe's economy Government collapses in Berlin and now Paris will hamper efforts to address Europe’s burgeoning deficits and spluttering competitiveness. 05/12/2024
Europe News French political crisis: Here's how the day unfolded From Macron's televised speech to nationwide protests, here's a look at what happened the day after the no-confidence vote. 05/12/2024
Europe News French far-right leader Le Pen claims government fall 'is no victory' Once Michel Barnier formally resigns, he will become the shortest-serving prime minister in France's modern history. 04/12/2024
Europe News France’s government has collapsed. What happens next? This is the first time since 1962 that a French government has fallen after a no-confidence vote 04/12/2024
Europe News French politics in turmoil as government ousted in no-confidence vote The government collapsed after it failed to gather the support of the far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen for its budget. 04/12/2024
Europe News Budget crisis and political turmoil: France under EU's close watch European institutions in Brussels are paying attention not only to the financial discussions but also to the political challenges that are unfolding in France. 03/12/2024
Europe News Le Pen says no-confidence vote will save France from 'unjust' budget France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to be ousted after his social security budget failed to receive backing from Marine Le Pen's National Rally. 03/12/2024
Europe News Trump set to attend Notre Dame reopening in first trip since election France's famous cathedral will reopen Saturday after five years of reconstruction following a devastating fire in 2019. 03/12/2024
Economy France's 2025 budget crisis: Barnier invokes Article 49.3 - What now? French PM Michel Barnier has invoked Article 49.3 to pass budget measures without parliamentary approval, risking a no-confidence vote. Opposition, led by Marine Le Pen, demanded the indexation of pensions to inflation. Markets react with bond spreads widening and CAC 40 falling. 02/12/2024
Europe News Macron visits Notre Dame after five-year restoration One of Paris' most notable tourist venues is scheduled to reopen to the public on 8 December. 29/11/2024