France Plans Social Media Ban for Children, Following Australia’s Lead

By admin January 1, 2026 No comment

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France is preparing to introduce a nationwide ban on social media use for children under 15, aiming to implement the measure from the start of the 2026 academic year. A draft bill has been completed and will soon be submitted to the Conseil d’État for legal review, with parliamentary debate expected early next year. The […]

Macron Stresses Need for U.S.–Europe Unity on Ukraine

By admin December 5, 2025 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed that unity between Europe and the United States remains crucial in supporting Ukraine. Speaking during a visit to China, Macron dismissed suggestions that he had questioned Washington’s commitment to Kyiv, insisting there was “no mistrust” and underscoring that transatlantic cooperation is vital on the issue. Macron welcomed the

Macron Launches Voluntary Youth Military Service Amid Rising Global Threats

By admin November 28, 2025 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday a new voluntary youth military service set to begin by mid-2026, aiming to strengthen the nation’s defense in the face of “accelerating threats” worldwide. Open to 18- and 19-year-olds, the program will last 10 months, offer pay, and initially engage 3,000 participants on French soil, expanding to 10,000 […]

French PM Urges Lawmakers to End Budget Standoff and Pass 2026 Bill

By admin November 24, 2025 No comment

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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has pressed lawmakers to pass the 2026 national budget before the end of the year, following the lower house’s rejection of key tax provisions. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a review will begin immediately, amid rising political tensions within France’s fragmented parliament. Lecornu said there is still […]

France Remembers Bataclan Attacks as Jihadist Threat Persists a Decade Later

By admin November 13, 2025 No comment

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As France marks ten years since the deadly Bataclan attacks, the nation faces renewed reminders of the enduring jihadist threat. Authorities have arrested Maëva B, a 27-year-old French convert linked to Salah Abdeslam, the only surviving attacker from November 2015, on suspicion of plotting a violent act. The arrest underscores the persistence of home-grown extremism, […]

Algeria Pardons Jailed Novelist Boualem Sansal Amid Diplomatic Efforts

By admin November 13, 2025 No comment

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Almost a year after his arrest at Algiers airport, French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, 81, has been pardoned by the Algerian presidency and allowed to leave the country. Sansal, who has been at the center of a tense diplomatic row between Paris and Algiers, departed for Germany on a military plane to receive medical treatment for […]

Mass Protests Erupt Across France Against Austerity Plans

By admin September 18, 2025 No comment

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Hundreds of thousands of people across France took to the streets on Thursday in nationwide protests against looming austerity measures, demanding President Emmanuel Macron and his new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu scrap planned budget cuts. Teachers, train drivers, hospital staff, and pharmacists joined the strikes, while students blocked dozens of high schools,

Macron to Appoint New Prime Minister Amid Political Crisis After Barnier’s Ouster

By admin December 6, 2024 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to name a new prime minister in the coming days following the resignation of Michel Barnier after a no-confidence vote in parliament. The unprecedented move, which saw Barnier ousted just three months into his tenure, highlights the political deadlock in France’s parliament, where left, center, and far-right blocs

Macron Rejects NFP’s Leadership Bid, Calls for Cooperation Amid Political Gridlock

By admin August 27, 2024 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron has firmly rejected the possibility of forming a government led by the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP), which emerged as the largest party in last month’s legislative elections. Macron emphasized that France requires institutional stability and expressed doubts about the NFP’s ability to secure a confidence vote in Parliament.

Lobster Dinner for King Charles Costs France €450,000

By admin July 31, 2024 No comment

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A lavish lobster dinner for King Charles cost the French president’s office €475,000 (£400,000), according to a report from the country’s audit office. During President Emmanuel Macron’s September visit, guests enjoyed a menu featuring blue lobster, crab, and a variety of cheeses. The Cour des Comptes, in its annual financial report, highlighted that