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Macron Appoints Fourth French PM in a Year

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister, just 24 hours after his predecessor lost a confidence vote. This marks the country's fourth head of government in a single year, signalling deep i

Macron in Peril: Faces Impeachment Calls as France Spirals

France is gripped by political turmoil as President Emmanuel Macron faces calls to resign or be impeached following his Prime Minister's shock exit. The nation braces for nationwide strikes and fears of a new 'insurrection'.

French PM survives no-confidence vote over pension fury

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne narrowly survives a no-confidence vote triggered by her use of constitutional powers to force through deeply unpopular pension reforms, plunging President Macron's government into political turmoil.

French PM Faces Make-or-Break Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a critical vote of confidence in the National Assembly, a pivotal moment that could reshape President Macron's government and its reform agenda.

Macron's risky gamble could hand France to Le Pen

President Macron's controversial pact with centrist François Bayrou is fracturing his own coalition and risks propelling Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally to power, in a high-stakes political miscalculation that threatens the very foundations of th

France Strikes: September Flight & Train Travel Chaos

Travellers heading to France this September are being warned of severe disruption as a massive 'Bloquons Tout' strike is set to cripple the country's transport networks, including flights and rail services.

Macron's ally threatens to collapse government over budget cuts

François Bayrou, a key centrist ally of President Macron, has issued a stark ultimatum to the French government, threatening to vote against the 2025 budget and potentially trigger a political crisis over controversial spending cuts. The move exposes deep

Our Epic 1,500-Mile Family Road Trip Through France

Join one family's epic 1,500-mile French road trip adventure. Discover their top tips for driving from Calais to the Riviera, must-see stops, and how to keep everyone happy on the long journey.

British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows

A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.

France rejects US advice on tackling antisemitism

French ministers firmly reject US suggestions on tackling antisemitism, asserting the nation's republican model and legal framework are sufficient. The diplomatic stance highlights a deepening transatlantic divide on strategy.

Labour's France migrant deal descends into farce

A Cabinet minister has sparked confusion by appearing to contradict the terms of Labour's newly agreed migrant returns treaty with France, raising questions about the deal's viability.

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