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POLITICSSep 2King Charles and France's Macron view Bayeux Tapestry at British MuseumKing Charles and French President Emmanuel Macron visited on Wednesday the exhibition housing the historic Bayeux Tapestry, the nearly 1,000-year-old embroidery which depicts the conquest of England ‌by…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 2Macron and King Charles hail UK-France ties at Bayeux Tapestry viewingFor Macron, the visit comes in the final months of his presidency as he continues to push for greater European sovereignty, with Britain playing a key role despite Brexit.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 2Great Britain and France seal their friendship: Macron visits the Bayeux tapestry with King Charles III and the British Prime MinisterThe work represents the events that led to the Battle of Hastings in October 1066, when William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold's Anglo-Saxon army. The invasion ended Saxon rule, making William the Conqueror the first Norman king of England.Clarín
POLITICSSep 2France and Germany push to revitalize coordination of European Union foreign policyEU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and the bloc's foreign ministers met in County Wicklow, south of Dublin, to launch a discussion on reforming the often dysfunctional governance of European foreign policy.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 1What's behind France's plan to survey school children on sexual violence?For the first time, France's annual school questionnaire on bullying — which has been handed out to pupils since 2023 — will include questions on sexual violence. Pupils will be able to choose whether or not to they wish to remain anonymous in this questionnaire, to be distributed in NovemberEuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 1School without screens: Will France's high school phone ban fly?A lot happened during summer recess: France’s constitutional council struck down the core of a new law to ban social media for under 15 year olds, but it did validate the extension to high schoolers of a phone ban already in effect for younger pupils. Why one but not the other? On this the first day of school across this country and others, we’ll size up what's best for future citizens, parents and teachers… all grappling in this age of distraction with the lure of screens.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 1Vanuatu pushes France to accept ICJ jurisdiction in Pacific islands disputeVanuatu says French control of islands is relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 31Édouard Balladur , Armenian descendant who led France , dies at 97A former French leader of Armenian descent has passed away at the age of 97, marking the end of a significant political career.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 31France begins new voluntary national service programmeThe government's initial aim is to grow the programme to 10,000 volunteers a year, with a long-term goal of up to 50,000 per year in 2035.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 31France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with new levy targeting Asian e-commerce platformsFrance will from Tuesday impose a fee on ultra-fast fashion items that will eventually reach almost €20 (US$2.32) per garment, as the government targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein. The levy follows legislation passed by the French parliament in June to regulate “ultra-fast fashion” companies, known for selling large volumes of lower-quality clothing at rock-bottom prices. It is part of a push to rein in Asian e-commerce giants including Shein, Temu and AliExpress, which...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31Germany and France float plan to bring Kallas under von der Leyen's supervisionUnder the German-Franco plan, Kaja Kallas would have a more hands-on role inside the European Commission, with broader responsibilities. But Ursula von der Leyen would retain the final say on foreign policy.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 31France's politicians look to close gap with far right ahead of key electionWith eight months until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements. But who exactly will run has yet to be decided. The centre-left socialists and Place Publique parties will hold a primary in October to elect one candidate, as to not dilute the vote. While centrist and centre-right candidates are also having to decide between rivalry and unity. The dilemma? How to best stave off the rise of the far right and left.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 31France gears up for an election year defined by a fragmented leftIt's back-to-school week for France, and its politicians are no exception. With a year set to be dominated by a crucial presidential election, both the left and the right wing are hoping to get candidates that will stand a chance against far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is currently topping the polls. But for now, the political spectrum remains fragmented. So, who is running so far? FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali tells us more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 31France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Boosting defence ties is expected to top the agenda, as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. The newest member of NATO has also expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 31The political year ahead in France and the US with analyst Hind ZianeAs FRANCE 24 kicks off its new season of programmes, we've been looking ahead to perhaps the two most anticipated events to come in the year ahead. In two months' time the US will vote in midterm elections, and in just over six months' time France will vote in presidential elections. In Perspective, we spoke to geopolitical analyst, entrepreneur and international speaker Hind Ziane. She says the midterms will be a real test for US President Donald Trump, while in France it is the parties with clear presidential candidates in place that are currently dominating the opinion polls.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 30France: Far-right and far-left lead pollsOn April 18 and May 2 next year, France will vote to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron. The outgoing president, who has served two terms, cannot run again, while the latest opinion polls are predicting a victory for Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Rally. Although the election is still more than seven months away, several potential candidates have already thrown their hats into the ring and announced their candidacies, including far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon and former centre-right Prime Minister Édouard Philippe. But do any of them stand a chance of beating the fFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 29Bardella , Faure , Lecornu , Hollande , Philippe : Political season begins in FranceProminent political figures like Bardella, Faure, Lecornu, Hollande, and Philippe are mentioned as the political season begins in France. This indicates the start of a period of heightened political activity.euronews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 29Bardella, Faure, Lecornu, Hollande, Philippe: Political season begins in FranceBetween the 2027 presidential campaign and talks on the next budget, several leading French politicians were out in force on Saturday 29 August.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 27France's high school phone ban may take weeks to implementThe measure, now official, should come into force at the start of the school year, but it raises many practical questions in a highly digitalized school environment.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 27Andy Burnham and France Emmanual Macron to plot Brexit reset | Politics | NewsKey political figures from the UK and France are reportedly planning discussions to re-evaluate or "reset" Brexit relations. This suggests ongoing diplomatic efforts to shape future international policy and cooperation.express.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 26Emo extends filing deadline after receiving too few candidates for council – Fort Frances TimesThis article states that the municipality of Emo has extended its candidate filing deadline for council positions due to an insufficient number of applicants. It reflects a local government administrative issue.fftimes.com · Canada
POLITICSAug 25EXCLUSIVE: France wants to limit Ukraine's non-European procurement with EU moneyFrance seeks time limits on Ukraine's derogations for non-EU defence purchases under €90bn loan, in push for European — and French — producers. Kyiv benefits from exemptions for Chinese and US parts.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 25Saudi Arabia , France back Palestinian state , call for Israel withdrawal from LebanonSaudi Arabia and France have jointly expressed support for a Palestinian state and called for an Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. These statements reflect their diplomatic positions on the ongoing Middle East situation.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 24France to press ahead with high school phone ban from next monthThe French government said on Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from next month, but trade unions warned that the measure might be hard to implement quickly. In July, France’s parliament approved legislation banning both social media access for children under 15 and mobile phone use in high schools. It is part of a push by President Emmanuel Macron for children to spend less time in front of screens, which the government fears is arresting their...South China Morning Post
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