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Macron's weakened centrist bloc scrambles to survive ahead of confidence vote

With the Assemblée Nationale slated to hold a confidence vote that could topple the government next Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron is calling for unity among his ranks. Prime Minister François Bayrou's lack of clear direction has deepened rifts among the various parties within the governing coalition.

Published on September 4, 2025, at 6:24 pm (Paris) Marie Pouzadoux

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Macron turns to Socialists to resolve political crisis

As Prime Minister François Bayrou held talks with political parties, President Emmanuel Macron called on the governing coalition to work with the Socialists, who are in the opposition.

Published on September 3, 2025, at 11:56 am (Paris), updated yesterday at 12:23 pm Clément Guillou, Olivier Pérou, Marie Pouzadoux and Nathalie Segaunes

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French PM Bayrou scrambles to rally destabilized camp ahead of confidence vote

Some members of the governing alliance have been left bewildered, seeing Bayrou's move as an impossible gamble. Many lawmakers in Macron's coalition are already anticipating another political crisis.

Published on August 27, 2025, at 10:44 am (Paris) Mariama Darame Marie Pouzadoux

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As crowds grow at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, fans brush aside environmental concerns

The endurance race, which began on Saturday, brings an economic boost to the region. Its audience has grown to include younger fans, with little sign that environmental issues are slowing its popularity.

Published on June 15, 2025, at 3:17 pm (Paris), updated on June 16, 2025, at 11:29 am Marie Pouzadoux

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Justin Trudeau's resignation: 'Canada's prime minister faces growing unpopularity after nine years in power'

The leader of the Liberal Party, in power since 2015, announced his forthcoming resignation from his role as party leader and from his duties as head of government. Geneviève Tellier, professor of social science at the University of Ottawa, looks back at the reasons that forced him to make this choice.

Published on January 7, 2025, at 12:30 pm (Paris) Marie Pouzadoux

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Is Miss France just another 'elected representative'?

Eve Gilles, who won the title of Miss France 2024 in mid-December, spends most of her days touring trade shows, fairs and malls, and meeting her fans. Sometimes, she even runs into the other kind of 'elected representatives.'

Published on March 13, 2024, at 2:00 am (Paris), updated on March 13, 2024, at 1:03 pm Marie Pouzadoux

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School uniforms in France: The story of a failed experiment

With the education minister exploring standardized outfits for students, a 2018 experiment by a small town French mayor highlights the challenges of such an initiative.

Published on December 30, 2023, at 10:58 am (Paris) Marie Pouzadoux

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19 years later, the Millau Viaduct 'has become our very own Eiffel Tower!'

The huge motorway bridge in southern France opened to traffic in 2004. Since then, it has become the most-visited site in Aveyron, southern France, and a valuable asset for tourism.

Published on August 23, 2023, at 5:00 am (Paris), updated on August 23, 2023, at 11:51 am Marie Pouzadoux

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How France has adapted since the deadly 2003 heatwave

Twenty years ago, an extreme heat episode claimed the lives of 15,000 people, exposing the authorities' failures.

Published on August 3, 2023, at 5:00 am (Paris) Marie Pouzadoux

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'Eurovision 2023 will be a test to assess the place the war in Ukraine occupies for Europe's public opinion'

According to researcher Florent Parmentier, an expert on Ukraine and Eurovision, the 67th edition of the contest highlights once again its 'eminently political underpinnings.'

Published on May 13, 2023, at 12:23 pm (Paris) Marie Pouzadoux

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Everything you need to know about Eurovision 2023

Last year's winner Ukraine could not host it, so the final of the world's biggest music competition is being held on Saturday in the United Kingdom. Twenty-six countries will compete and, for the first time, 'the rest of the world' will take part in the vote.

Published on May 13, 2023, at 5:30 am (Paris) Marie Pouzadoux

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The weapons French police use during protests

The French police's arsenal of weapons is one of the most extensive and contested in Europe. It includes Flash-Balls, tear gas, stun grenades, batons and water cannons.

Published on April 6, 2023, at 12:45 pm (Paris), updated on April 6, 2023, at 12:45 pm Jean-Philippe Lefief Marie Pouzadoux

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'A gift to Marine Le Pen': France's pension reform protests, seen through the eyes of international press

After a sixth day of protests against Emmanuel Macron's pension reform, the international press warned of the potential 'gift' the highly contested reform could present for Marine Le Pen in France's 2027 elections.

Published on March 10, 2023, at 12:42 pm (Paris) Marie Pouzadoux

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Four young women recount their experiences of gender inequality

Paloma, Marianne, Amanda and Anne-Laure recount how they learned about inequality – at school or in the workplace – and their feminist awakening.

Published on March 8, 2023, at 2:25 pm (Paris), updated on March 8, 2023, at 2:25 pm Marie Pouzadoux

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Following complaints, corsets will no longer be required for 'Bridgerton'

Actresses in the successful Netflix series complained about difficulty breathing, displaced organs and hindered movements due to the controversial historical garment.

Published on March 7, 2023, at 8:00 pm (Paris), updated on March 7, 2023, at 8:00 pm Marie Pouzadoux

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Pension reform protests: Map of the January 31 demonstrations across France

All day, we are updating this map with the number of demonstrators across the country.

Published on January 31, 2023, at 1:36 pm (Paris), updated on January 31, 2023, at 2:13 pm Raphaëlle Aubert, Marie Pouzadoux, Marie Slavicek, Thomas Steffen, Anne-Aël Durand and Dorian Jullien

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Marie Kondo, queen of clean, gives in to the clutter

The former clean queen turned her method of tidying into a successful business, but after her third child, she has changed her approach.

Published on January 30, 2023, at 11:36 pm (Paris), updated on January 31, 2023, at 7:21 am Marie Pouzadoux

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Brazil: Pro-Bolsonaro rioters damaged priceless paintings and architectural treasures

Thousands of Bolsonaro supporters vandalized the Congress, Supreme Court and presidential palace buildings in Brazil's capital on Sunday.

Published on January 10, 2023, at 3:00 pm (Paris), updated on January 12, 2023, at 12:28 pm Bruno Meyerfeld Clémence Apetogbor Marie Pouzadoux

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Hunting in France: 'The more the practice of hunting diminishes, the less it is accepted and understood'

According to anthropologist Charles Stépanoff, opposition to hunting and its practices can be explained by the invisibilization of violence in modern societies. It also reflects a recent evolution in 'our relationship to nature and to living beings.'

Published on November 5, 2022, at 8:00 am (Paris) Marie Pouzadoux

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Meet the three candidates competing to lead France's conservative party Les Républicains

Members of Les Républicains are being called upon to choose the party's next president in December. Caught between Macronesque policies and the far right, Les Républicains must clarify its party line.

Published on November 4, 2022, at 8:01 pm (Paris), updated on November 4, 2022, at 8:54 pm Marie Pouzadoux

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'Moscow is trying to hide the major defeat its army is suffering in southern Ukraine'

Military expert Dominique Trinquand tells 'Le Monde' that Russian allegations that Ukraine has used a 'dirty bomb' could be a tactical move to mask the reality of what is happening on the frontline.

Published on October 25, 2022, at 9:30 pm (Paris) Marie Pouzadoux

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How does the Italian electoral system work?

Italians are voting to elect MPs and senators on Sunday. The voting system was reformed in 2017 and encourages the creation of coalitions.

Published on September 24, 2022, at 11:58 pm (Paris), updated on September 27, 2022, at 12:25 pm Marie Pouzadoux

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French left-wing alliance tests boundaries of unity

While the alliance just before the legislative elections allowed the left to gain a foothold, the ideological and strategic disagreements between the four groups in the NUPES are a challenge to its unity.

Published on August 12, 2022, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 13, 2022, at 3:10 am Marie Pouzadoux

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What's in the amending finance bill adopted by France's Sénat

French senators adopted the PLFR (an amending finance bill) on the morning of July 3. Lawmakers will discuss the bill on Wednesday evening in the Joint Committee, to try to reach an agreement on a final version.

Published on August 3, 2022, at 7:23 pm (Paris), updated on August 3, 2022, at 10:52 pm Marie Pouzadoux

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French lawmakers wrangle over windfall tax for companies

Right-wing lawmakers in France's Senate torpedoed a new tax on big companies, but the announcement that TotalEnergies' profits recently doubled has strengthened the opposition's conviction.

Published on August 2, 2022, at 7:00 pm (Paris), updated on August 3, 2022, at 1:43 am Marie Pouzadoux Mariama Darame

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Legislative elections: Minister accused of rape has comfortable lead in first round

Damien Abad was accused of rape by two women shortly after his appointment. He comes first in his district, scoring 33%, 10 points more than his second-round rival.

Published on June 12, 2022, at 8:57 pm (Paris), updated on June 13, 2022, at 7:41 am Marie Pouzadoux

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2022 legislative elections: Deal with Mélenchon's party causes turmoil among French Socialists

A crucial vote will take place among Parti Socialiste leaders on Thursday night to approve the alliance formed with the more radical La France Insoumise.

Published on May 5, 2022, at 5:36 pm (Paris), updated on May 24, 2022, at 12:06 pm Marie Pouzadoux Julie Carriat

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Immigration, purchasing power, pension reform: Le Pen's top priorities if she is elected

If the Rassemblement National candidate wins the presidential election, she intends to 'initiate a renegotiation' of the European treaties and encourage a 'strategic rapprochement between NATO and Russia,' after the war in Ukraine.

Published on April 24, 2022, at 3:22 pm (Paris), updated on May 30, 2022, at 3:40 pm Gaétan Supertino Marie Pouzadoux

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Anne Hidalgo's historic defeat threatens the future of the Parti Socialiste

The candidate obtained 1.74% in the first round of the presidential election, the lowest score ever achieved by a Socialist in such an election.

Published on April 11, 2022, at 3:33 pm (Paris), updated on April 13, 2022, at 5:30 pm Marie Pouzadoux Laurent Telo

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Anne Hidalgo obtains the worst presidential election result in the history of the Parti Socialiste

The French Socialist candidate received 1.75% of the votes cast in the first round of the 2022 presidential election on Sunday. Acknowledging her defeat, she urged the electorate to 'vote on April 24 against the extreme right of Marine Le Pen.'

Published on April 11, 2022, at 10:16 am (Paris), updated on April 13, 2022, at 5:29 pm Marie Pouzadoux