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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.

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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.

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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.

Markets

European markets stay steady despite French government's collapse

The French stock markets showed no immediate reaction to the political turmoil in the country.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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French government may survive no-confidence vote, says PM Barnier

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces a no-confidence vote after he forced through a controversial draft budget without parliamentary approval.

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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.

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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.

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France's PM risks no confidence vote after pushing through budget bill

The National Rally (RN) could topple the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier over its proposed 2025 social security budget.

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French far right threaten to collapse government over budget

Only last month, the French government survived a no-confidence vote brought by the left as the far-right abstained from voting.

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Le Pen criticises prosecutors for seeking a 'political death sentence'

The French far-right leader says her embezzlement trial is "politicised" and denounces prosecutors for seeking to ban her from public office.

France

What is the story behind French far right-funded schools?

In France, donors have been funnelling money into institutions which fully align with conservative values.

Tech News

Foreign porn websites blocked in France for lack of age control checks

The porn websites did not properly check the age of users, the Paris Court of Appeal said in a decision today.

Cinema

Actor Abou Sangaré’s journey sheds light on French immigration debate

French film 'Souleymane’s Story' (L'Histoire de Souleymane) follows the life of an undocumented asylum seeker. It has also drawn attention to the real-life situation of the film’s lead, Abou Sangaré, who still has the threat of deportation hanging over him – despite being an award-winning actor.

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France wants a new immigration law for 2025

The new measures, which could include extending detention and limiting regularisation for migrants, may spark further divisions in the French Parliament.

Economy

French government unveils unprecedented budget cuts for 2025

The draft budget plan will be under intense scrutiny by the EU Commission after Brussels formally warned France of its excessive budget deficit back in June.

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Macron will host Ukraine's Zelenskyy after meeting Ukrainian soldiers

France first announced it would help train Ukrainian soldiers in October 2022, and plans to upgrade a whole battalion are now well underway.