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POLITICSnowNiamey denounces « a serious act of ingratitude » after the expulsion of two Nigerien agents by FranceAccording to a diplomatic source, Paris has declared two Nigerien intelligence agents stationed in France persona non grata. The decision is not well received in Niamey, which recalls that one of them was injured in 2014 during a joint mission with the French army.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS5h agoFrance’s Marine Le Pen gears up for fight with EUFar-right leader aims for radical change in bloc’s powers and budget even as she tries to reassure voters over her pragmatismFinancial Times
POLITICS13h agoFrance's youth undergoing 'a crisis of hope'Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students, boosting a movement that poses a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term in office winds down. Some 161,500 people turned out, according to the interior ministry -- more than double the 71,500 it gave for the last nationwide demonstrations on Thursday last week. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary's London, says that France's youth is undergoing "a crisis of hope" which is pushing "the anger and the sense that somFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS14h agoViolence in Paris as tens of thousands turn out for student protests across FranceFrench Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 11 police officers had been hospitalised following clashes with protesters in Paris on Tuesday.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS14h agoTens of thousands rally across France as high school protests gather strengthTens of thousands of people rallied across France on Tuesday in support of protesting high school students, with unions putting turnout at 480,000, as anger over school conditions and alleged police violence fuels a growing movement challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government ahead of planned cost-of-living demonstrations on Saturday.France 24 [en]
POLITICS14h agoPresidential hopeful Melenchon joins France school protest marchLeft-wing presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon has given his support to school protests in FranceAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS14h agoFrance's fed-up youth: Can presidential candidates connect with student movement?Will it be autumn recess to the rescue for a beleaguered French government? Ministers no doubt counting the days until Friday evening when the holidays start in hopes that an unexpected student movement disappears as quickly as it materialized. A movement sparked three weeks ago by deteriorating conditions in a Paris area high school may take a leave of absence… but what about demands for a generation that feels left behind by cost cutting? Only one party’s sided vocally with the students since the very start, Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s far-left France Unbowed.France 24 [en]
POLITICS16h agoFrance accuses Elon Musk of 'online harassment' of Europe leadersLe Monde [en]
POLITICS16h agoFrance accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment’ of Europe leadersFrance's foreign minister on Tuesday accused the billionaire tycoon and owner of the X social media platform Elon Musk of "online harassment" of European leaders, as he sounded the alarm over the risks of interference in the French 2027 presidential election. The post France accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment’ of Europe leaders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS17h ago‘Act five’: National Assembly opens budget debate amid ongoing student protests in FranceThe French government's budget proposal includes a €1.2 billion increase in funding for the National Education Ministry, as France grapples with one of the highest public deficits in the eurozone.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS17h agoFrom Paris to Marseille, high school protests continue across FranceStudent protests continue across France, with marches taking place in cities including Lille and Marseille while pupils in Paris stage fresh school blockades using wheelie bins. Demonstrators are calling for better learning conditions, saying government measures announced so far have failed to address their concerns.France 24 [en]
POLITICS17h agoFrance should seek rebate on EU contribution, says presidential candidate RetailleauThe conservative leader says France should get money back from the bloc given the dire state of its public finances.Politico Europe
POLITICS18h agoFrance: Student protesters want to 'keep the pressure up on the government'Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday in support of high school students protesting poor classroom conditions. The mobilisation brought together not only students but also teachers, unions, political figures and activists, including Greta Thunberg, from across the country. Protesters say they want to maintain pressure on the French government, insisting their demands remain unmet. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin has the latest from the demonstration in Paris.France 24 [en]
POLITICS18h agoFrance votes on sexual violence billFrance’s National Assembly is set to vote on a comprehensive bill to tackle sexual and gender-based violence. The proposed legislation would create specialised police units to investigate sexual crimes, broaden the definition of incest, and introduce penalties for stalking and sending unsolicited explicit images. It also includes school interviews aimed at detecting abuse and violence. If adopted, the law would come into force in 2032. While the bill has broad political support, some NGOs have expressed disappointment with the final draft, arguing that key measures have been weakened or removeFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS19h agoFrance prepares for rocky budget debate as Socialists vow to fightFrench Socialist MPs planned Tuesday to reject the government's first 2027 budget proposal at the opening of debates in the Assemblée Nationale. The government called on its opponents not to derail efforts as it treads a fine line between reassuring debt markets and containing anger over spending cuts.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS19h agoFrance intercepts Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in operation off Réunion IslandFrance’s navy has boarded an oil tanker suspected of helping Russia evade Western sanctions in an operation hundreds of kilometres south of the French Indian Ocean territory of Réunion Island.RFI [en]
POLITICS20h agoIn France, new day of demonstrations against learning conditions, teaching gapsFrench students are protesting overcrowded classes and timetables, teacher shortages, and calling for reforms or the abolition of Parcoursup, the university admissions platform. Although school blockades have declined, incidents continue around some high schools. A demonstration has now started in Paris, from Place d’Italie towards Les Invalides, as Claire Paccalin reports from the scene.France 24 [en]
POLITICS21h ago‘My son was killed’ France faces backlash over proposed police firearms lawAs protests nationwide protests rage, activists warn proposed law could lead to more impunity.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS22h agoFrance: climate activist Greta Thunberg joins teens on new day of school protestsFrench students are taking to the streets for a fourth consecutive week of protests over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities. Backed by trade unions and university students, the movement has led to school blockades and clashes with police. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration near Paris, while around 200 schools were reported closed amid the mobilisation. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali has the latest from the ground.France 24 [en]
POLITICS22h ago'Our future is being robbed': Greta Thunberg joins France student protests against school conditionsFrench students say they are determined to press the government to address the problems of too many absent teachers, dilapidated buildings, overcrowded class schedules and other grievances.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS23h agoFrance votes on sweeping bill to combat sexual and gender-based violenceFrance’s National Assembly is voting on a comprehensive bill to tackle gender-based and sexual violence, following public outrage over the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The proposed law includes stronger investigations, specialised police units and courts, and dedicated support for child victims. However, campaigners and lawmakers warn that funding remains uncertain, while several measures have been dropped over budget concerns.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoFrance braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrationsFrance prepared for nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students continued protesting poor classroom conditions. Supported by trade unions and the far-left France Unbowed party, the mobilisation includes a march in Paris and rallies in other cities. Blockades had already disrupted central Paris, while authorities and protesters remained concerned about possible violence.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoFrance braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrationsHigh school students unions, backed by university students, labor unions, and some left-wing opposition parties, are demanding better learning conditions. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was spotted at a protest in a Paris suburb.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoFrance braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrationsFrance readied on Tuesday for fresh nationwide demonstrations supporting students who have been protesting poor classroom conditions for weeks, with authorities and participants wary of further violence. The…Japan Today
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