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For France's Yellow Vest protesters, the fight goes on On November 17, 2018, French men and women gathered for the first time on the capital’s iconic Champs-Élysées and on hundreds of roundabouts throughout France to protest against the high cost of living. They were easily recognisable by their...

After losing the majority, can Macron strike a deal with opposition parties? In his first public remarks since parliamentary elections deprived his governing coalition of a majority, French President Emmanuel Macron called on France’s reinvigorated opposition blocs to come up with solutions to...

What does French President Macron’s proposed ‘European Political Community’ entail? EU leaders holding a summit Thursday started discussing, with a mix of interest and scepticism, the idea of a “European Political Community” put forward by French President Emmanuel Macron.

In first speech since election setback, Macron calls on opposition to ‘leave in-fighting behind’ French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation for the first time on Wednesday since his centrist coalition lost control of parliament in Sunday elections. "We must learn to govern and...

Do the French deserve their reputation of being aggressive drivers? France is famous around the world for its beautiful sights and delicious food, but it’s also infamous for its aggressive drivers. The French are the first to admit that it can things can get hairy on the roads, especially in...

France to investigate rape allegations against minister Zacharopoulou French prosecutors said on Wednesday they are investigating a junior minister in President Emmanuel Macron’s government after two allegations of rape were brought against her.

What next?: Legislative election upset complicates France's political timetable France is wading into uncharted waters after President Emmanuel Macron lost his absolute majority, with a large but shaky opposition bloc on the left and scores more far-right lawmakers surging into the National...

'We need parties': Fête de la Musique, France's summer solstice music festival, turns 40 Every year on June 21, cities and towns across France celebrate the Fête de la Musique. The popular music festival – held annually on the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the northern...

Macron hosts opposition for talks after losing parliamentary majority French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting opposition leaders for two days of talks at the Elysée Palace starting Tuesday after his ruling coalition lost its absolute parliamentary majority in Sunday's vote. As is customary...

French minotaur stalks streets of Toulouse Since 2018, a strange creature has been stalking the streets of the south-western French city of Toulouse. Standing 13 metres tall and weighing in at 46 tonnes, Asterion the Minotaur is a giant wood and steel puppet who has become one of the city's...

Macron stripped of majority after crushing blow in parliamentary elections Allies of French President Emmanuel Macron started working Monday to cobble together a working parliamentary majority to salvage his second term, after his alliance crumbled in the election against surges from the left...

‘A seismic event’: Le Pen’s party makes historic breakthrough in French parliament Marine Le Pen’s far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally, or RN) made historic gains in Sunday’s French parliamentary election second round, on track to win 90 seats according to projections by Ipsos – a...

French left's coalition gamble pays off in legislative elections but unity challenges loom France’s new left-wing bloc is set to become the largest opposition force in parliament. But staying united will present an early test as President Emmanuel Macron’s centre-right majority seeks allies on...

Macron’s bloc falls short of absolute majority, leftist coalition second, large gains for far right Emmanuel Macron lost his absolute majority in France's lower-house National Assembly as French legislative elections concluded on Sunday, the country's fourth Election Day in two months after last...

French legislative elections: Voter turnout at 38.11% at 5pm, slightly down from first round Voter turnout in the second round of France's parliamentary elections stood at 38.11% at 5pm, slightly down from voting at the same time in the first round. French President Emmanuel Macron is in danger...

France experiences sweltering weekend amid record heatwave France, Spain and other western European nations braced on Saturday for a sweltering June weekend that is set to break records and sparked concern about forest fires and the effects of climate change.

An 'oasis' in the playground: How Paris schools are adapting to a warming climate As another heatwave sweeps across France and much of Europe, children at a number of schools in Paris will at least have a space to cool off thanks to a project that is transforming playgrounds across the French...

French cinema legend Jean-Louis Trintignant dies aged 91 French cinema legend Jean-Louis Trintignant has died at home early Friday in the Gard region of southern France at the age of 91. In 160 roles over a glittering 60-year career, the actor’s subtle, powerful performances and distinctive...

Record early heatwave hits France as fires flare in Spain French officials urged caution Thursday as a record pre-summer heatwave spread across the country from Spain, where authorities were fighting forest fires on a sixth day of sweltering temperatures.

French legislative elections: The second round, by the numbers Voters in France are heading back to the polls for a fourth time in two months as legislative elections conclude on Sunday, hot on the heels of April's presidential vote. Some 48.5 million voters are registered to cast a ballot in...