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Bayrou's tenure as PM was the fourth shortest of France's Fifth Republic

François Bayrou stayed in office for three times longer than his predecessor, Michel Barnier.

Published yesterday at 7:07 pm (Paris), updated yesterday at 8:05 pm Manon Romain Pierre Breteau

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Israeli settlement in the West Bank has accelerated since October 7, 2023

While the population of Israeli settlers in the West Bank has grown steadily for more than 50 years, the number of illegal outposts has surged dramatically in the past two years.

Published on September 3, 2025, at 5:00 pm (Paris) Pierre Breteau

In Graphs

Will France's government collapse? Do the math with our simulator

To survive the confidence vote on September 8, Prime Minister François Bayrou must secure a majority of votes cast in the Assemblée Nationale. Abstentions and absences will not be counted.

Published on August 28, 2025, at 11:35 am (Paris), updated on August 28, 2025, at 11:49 am Pierre Breteau Maxime Vaudano

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A day off or not? Making sense of France's public holidays

With 11 public holidays each year, France falls slightly below the European average. Prime Minister François Bayrou has proposed scrapping two of them, arguing this would save €4.2 billion annually.

Published on July 19, 2025, at 5:30 am (Paris), updated on July 19, 2025, at 9:38 am Romain Geoffroy, Romain Imbach, Pierre Breteau and Manon Romain

Explainer

How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?

Israel has bombed strategic sites in Iran, which it said could soon produce a nuclear weapon. Tehran had announced it was increasing its production of enriched uranium, amid stalled talks with the United States.

Published on June 19, 2025, at 10:31 am (Paris), updated on June 19, 2025, at 6:05 pm Pierre Breteau Zoé Multeau Manon Romain

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What makes Wes Anderson's style so unique?

The American filmmaker has created around 20 short and feature films with his own colorful and poetic touch. But what makes his films so distinctive? After 19 hours of viewing, Le Monde's Les Décodeurs offer you a brief guide to the world of Wes Anderson.

Published on April 14, 2025, at 8:00 pm (Paris), updated on April 14, 2025, at 8:09 pm Pierre Breteau

Explainer

Germany: What to know about the February 23 elections

Amid a tense political backdrop, marked by polls favoring the far right, Germany's early parliamentary elections will serve to test the new proportional representation system established last July.

Published on February 21, 2025, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on February 24, 2025, at 11:58 am Pierre Breteau

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What Trump did on Day 1

The US president signed 26 executive orders, 12 memoranda and four proclamations on his first day in office, January 20, on immigration, justice or even the climate. These are a look into what his presidency will be like.

Published on January 26, 2025, at 2:00 pm (Paris), updated on May 2, 2025, at 3:51 pm Grégor Brandy Pierre Breteau

In Graphs

Michel Barnier breaks record for shortest-serving prime minister in French Fifth Republic

Barnier lasted just 90 days before being toppled by a motion of no confidence, becoming only the second prime minister to lose such a vote since the Fifth Republic was established in 1958.

Published on December 5, 2024, at 10:14 am (Paris), updated on December 5, 2024, at 10:16 am Pierre Breteau

In Graphs

2024 US election: In almost all states, Kamala Harris performed less well than Joe Biden in 2020

Even if the counting is not yet complete, the results of the November 5 election show a shift to the right since the 2020 presidential election.

Published on November 7, 2024, at 9:36 am (Paris), updated on November 7, 2024, at 9:43 am Pierre Breteau

In Maps

2024 US presidential election: Map of the results, state by state

Our map and table show the number of electoral votes won by Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump.

Published on November 5, 2024, at 6:02 pm (Paris), updated on November 7, 2024, at 4:19 pm Pierre Breteau Maxime Ferrer

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2024 US elections: Maps of results for the House of Representatives and the Senate

On Tuesday, November 5, Americans are not only electing their next president, they are also renewing the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate.

Published on November 5, 2024, at 6:01 pm (Paris), updated on November 6, 2024, at 7:57 am Pierre Breteau Maxime Ferrer

Explainer

US presidential election 2024: How the Electoral College works

In the United States, an electoral college of 538 members is designated by the states, based on their population. These electors vote for the president in the months following election day.

Published on October 29, 2024, at 8:00 pm (Paris) Pierre Breteau

In Depth

2024 US presidential election: Try our swing state results simulator

Seven swing states will tip the US presidential election's outcome in favor of either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. The other states, meanwhile, are already so polarized that they can no longer switch sides.

Published on October 26, 2024, at 12:30 pm (Paris), updated on November 5, 2024, at 3:02 pm Pierre Breteau

In Maps

Mapping the Ukrainian army's incursion into Russia

After entering Russia on August 6, Ukrainian troops now hold several hundred square kilometers of Russian territory in the Kursk region.

Published on August 30, 2024, at 4:59 pm (Paris) Pierre Breteau

In Depth

Paris 2024: Seven differences between the Olympic and Paralympic Games

With their history, logos and the sports represented, these two international sporting events are not entirely similar.

Published on August 29, 2024, at 5:00 am (Paris) Mathilde Lafargue Pierre Breteau

In Depth

France sets its new record for longest period under caretaker government

Known for its instability, France's post-war Fourth Republic saw periods without an elected government lasting up to 38 days. That record has been broken by the outgoing government led by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who officially resigned on July 16.

Published on August 24, 2024, at 7:01 am (Paris) Pierre Breteau

News

French elections: Dozens of MPs won by a narrow margin

In 65 constituencies, the margin between the elected candidate and their closest opponent was of less than 3% of votes. Six MPs, including four from the far right, even won by less than 100 votes.

Published on July 8, 2024, at 5:34 pm (Paris), updated on July 8, 2024, at 5:36 pm Maxime Ferrer Pierre Breteau

In Graphs

2024 French elections: Map and chart of results

French voters returned to the polls on Sunday, July 7, to elect a new Assemblée Nationale and determine who will be in a position to govern France. See how many seats each party won and the district-by-district map.

Published on July 7, 2024, at 7:57 pm (Paris), updated on July 8, 2024, at 2:26 pm Raphaëlle Aubert, Pierre Breteau, Maxime Ferrer and Manon Romain

In Graphs

French elections: 224 candidates have officially withdrawn from the second round

The official list of candidates for the second round shows that 224 eligible candidates have dropped out, most of them to help beat the far right.

Published on July 2, 2024, at 8:58 am (Paris), updated on July 3, 2024, at 4:27 pm Pierre Breteau, Maxime Vaudano, Iris Derœux, Jonathan Parienté, Patxi Berhouet and Romain Geoffroy

In Maps

French elections: Map of the first round's results

View the results in each of the 577 constituencies of the Assemblée Nationale. Our map will update live as results are counted.

Published on June 30, 2024, at 7:48 pm (Paris), updated on July 2, 2024, at 8:04 am Raphaëlle Aubert, Léa Sanchez, Pierre Breteau, Manon Romain and Maxime Ferrer

In Graphs

European elections: Two graphs to view the French and EU-wide results since 1979

In the European Parliament, the Social Democrats and conservatives remained stable in this year's elections, while the far right has made significant gains.

Published on June 12, 2024, at 5:00 pm (Paris), updated on June 17, 2024, at 9:10 am Pierre Breteau

In Depth

2024 European elections results: Explore our map and view the make-up of the future Parliament

Our map representing the 720 seats in the European Parliament will update as estimates and results come in.

Published on June 9, 2024, at 7:02 pm (Paris), updated on June 11, 2024, at 5:43 pm Maxime Ferrer Manon Romain Pierre Breteau

In Depth

2024 European elections: Who is running in France?

France will vote on June 9 to elect 81 members of the European Parliament, as the 27 member states of the European Union renew the legislature's 720 seats.

Published on March 11, 2024, at 4:00 pm (Paris), updated on June 6, 2024, at 4:49 pm Pierre Breteau Romain Geoffroy

In Depth

Rugby World Cup: Compare the strengths and weaknesses of the 20 teams

IN GRAPHS - Compare individual and collective statistics for each of the countries participating: ranking, age, experience, attack, defense, and more.

Published on September 6, 2023, at 9:06 pm (Paris), updated on September 14, 2023, at 11:30 am Pierre Breteau

News

Who are the 30,000 French centenarians and why are they mostly women?

France has the highest number of inhabitants above the age of 100 in Europe, both proportionally and in absolute terms.

Published on April 11, 2023, at 5:05 am (Paris) Pierre Breteau

In Depth

EU naturalizations of British residents are still higher than pre-Brexit levels

The boom seen after the Brexit vote has gradually subsided, but the number of Britons seeking European citizenship remains well above pre-2016 levels.

Published on March 3, 2023, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on March 3, 2023, at 5:00 am Pierre Breteau

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Map: The main stages of the war in Ukraine

The 'special operation' was supposed to last only a few days, but the Russian army finds itself mired in a war that has already lasted a year.

Published on February 23, 2023, at 8:30 pm (Paris), updated on February 24, 2023, at 9:32 am Pierre Breteau

In Depth

Map: Turkey and Syria have experienced thousands of earthquakes since 2000

The earthquake on Monday, February 6, underscores the high tectonic activity in the region.

Published on February 8, 2023, at 5:12 pm (Paris), updated on February 16, 2023, at 9:27 am Pierre Breteau

In Depth

Who could live without a car? Five graphs breakdown French people's daily journeys

The mobility of the French is centered on the car, including for short distances, a challenge for the decarbonization of travel.

Published on January 28, 2023, at 10:00 am (Paris), updated on January 30, 2023, at 2:54 pm Pierre Breteau

In Depth

War in Ukraine: In November 2024, Russia made its largest gains in two years and a half

After conquering a quarter of Ukrainian territory in March, the Russian army was forced to retreat partially, but started making gains in the summer of 2024.

Published on January 6, 2023, at 4:30 pm (Paris), updated on December 31, 2024, at 3:24 pm Pierre Breteau

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Nine months of war in Ukraine in one map: How much territory did Russia invade and then cede?

According to estimates, Moscow controlled 25% of Ukrainian territory in March, compared to about 15% currently.

Published on November 25, 2022, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on November 28, 2022, at 9:34 am Pierre Breteau

News analysis

The growing threat of North Korea, which is launching missiles more frequently and at longer range

After hopes for appeasement between the two Koreas in 2018, Pyongyang is now ramping up missile tests, with more than 75 fired in 2022.

Published on November 24, 2022, at 5:05 am (Paris), updated on November 24, 2022, at 7:15 am Romain Geoffroy Pierre Breteau

In Depth

Democrats win outright Senate majority, view the results in maps

US voters were called to the polls to elect the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate. Here are the results in both chambers.

Published on November 9, 2022, at 1:36 am (Paris), updated on December 12, 2022, at 9:04 am Pierre Breteau Le Monde

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King Charles III is now head of the Commonwealth, but what is it?

The organization, which was created to bring together former British territories, has expanded its horizons and represents one-third of humanity today.

Published on September 9, 2022, at 3:35 pm (Paris), updated on September 9, 2022, at 9:19 pm Pierre Breteau

In Depth

France's unprecedented summer of wildfires, in maps and graphs

The summer of 2022 saw parts of France ravaged by blazes of unusual intensity, speed, and duration, burning record surface areas.

Published on August 25, 2022, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on August 25, 2022, at 7:23 am Romain Imbach Manon Romain Pierre Breteau

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Wildfires in Europe have never been as large as in the summer of 2022

Heat waves combined with low rainfall have caused major forest fires accorss Europe, a situation that is becoming the norm.

Published on July 21, 2022, at 4:00 am (Paris), updated on August 8, 2022, at 11:33 am Pierre Breteau

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Heat wave: View the high-temperature records broken in France in June and July

Continental France and Europe have experienced heat waves in June and July 2022, with many maximum temperatures records broken.

Published on July 20, 2022, at 2:45 pm (Paris), updated on July 20, 2022, at 3:03 pm Pierre Breteau

In Depth

The US states that may restrict or outlaw abortion if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

If the court's draft decision is adopted, each state would decide whether to make abortion illegal.

Published on May 4, 2022, at 4:24 pm (Paris), updated on August 3, 2022, at 8:37 pm Eléa Pommiers Pierre Breteau

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Presidential results 2022: Macron loses ground across the country compared to 2017

Confronted with the same choice as in the second round of the 2017 presidential election, how did the French vote change across the territory?

Published on April 25, 2022, at 4:13 pm (Paris), updated on May 24, 2022, at 12:47 pm Pierre Breteau Luc Martinon

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