French President Emmanuel Macron has named François Bayrou, leader of the centrist MoDem party, as France’s new prime minister, in a strategic move to stabilize the nation’s volatile political landscape. Bayrou, 73, a seasoned politician and mayor from southwestern France, acknowledged the challenges ahead, emphasizing the need for unity: “I think reconciliation is necessary.” His … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron will delay naming France’s next prime minister until Friday (today), according to the Elysée Palace, as he seeks to end months of political stalemate following the ousting of Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote last week. Macron, who cut short a visit to Poland on Thursday, was initially expected to announce … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron, facing political challenges, hopes the ceremonial reopening of Notre Dame on Saturday will provide a fresh boost to his political career. Joined by US President-elect Donald Trump, Prince William, and other international dignitaries, Macron will highlight the cathedral’s restoration as a testament to France’s resilience and creative strength. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a televised address on Thursday night, just a day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was removed in a no-confidence vote. The political upheaval leaves France searching for a new leader capable of navigating a divided parliament. Names already circulating for the role include Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, Interior Minister … Read more
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was removed in a no-confidence vote, just three months into his tenure under President Emmanuel Macron. The motion against Barnier, backed by opposition parties, was triggered by his controversial use of special powers to pass his budget without a parliamentary vote. This marks the first … Read more
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has invoked special powers to pass the 2025 social security budget without a parliamentary vote, a controversial move that has set the stage for a no-confidence vote against his government. The radical left France Unbowed (LFI) party announced plans to formally trigger the vote on Tuesday afternoon, with the far-right … Read more
French authorities have ordered Omar bin Laden, the son of slain Al Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden, to leave the country over posts on social media. France’s interior minister, Bruno Retailleau, made this announcement on Tuesday. Born in Saudi Arabia, where he spent his early years, Omar bin Laden, 43, has also lived in Sudan … Read more
More than 100,000 people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest the appointment of centre-right politician Michel Barnier as the new prime minister. His selection follows an inconclusive election in which the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF) secured the most seats, but their candidate for prime minister was rejected by President Emmanuel … Read more
Thousands of left-wing protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday, opposing the appointment of Michel Barnier as the new prime minister, accusing President Emmanuel Macron of orchestrating a “power grab.” In Paris, police reported that approximately 26,000 demonstrators participated, while left-wing groups claimed a much higher turnout. Protests also occurred in several other … Read more