Keywords: French Politics


Trappes Attack: French Prime Minister Accuses the Left of Political Opportunism and Aiding the RN

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has criticized left-wing political figures for their handling of the deadly attack in Trappes, accusing them of exploiting the tragedy for political purposes and indirectly strengthening the National Rally (RN). His remarks come as the investigation continues......

France Protests: Macron Promises Tough Action After Violent Clashes

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged a firm response to the violence that erupted during demonstrations across France on October 17, warning that those responsible for attacks, looting and destruction would face legal consequences. In a televised address on October 18, Macron described the unrest......

Rima Hassan Faces Two-Day Terrorism Apology Trial in Paris Amid Courtroom Tensions

The trial of French MEP Rima Hassan opened on Monday, October 19, at the Paris Judicial Court, against a backdrop of heated exchanges, procedural objections and repeated disruptions. The proceedings, scheduled to last two days, concern allegations of glorifying terrorism linked to a social media post......

Senate elections 2026: France votes to renew half of its upper house

France is holding its senatorial elections on Sunday, September 27, with voters from the country's local and regional political institutions choosing 178 members of the 348-seat Senate. The election marks the renewal of the Senate's second series of seats and represents the final nationwide......

Charles Josselin, a prominent figure of Breton socialism, passes away at 88

French socialism loses one of its historical figures in Brittany. Charles Josselin, former minister and elected representative of Côtes-d’Armor, passed away in the night from Monday to Tuesday at the age of 88, according to reports on Tuesday. The announcement of his passing was made by Olivier Faure,......

2027 Presidential Election: The PS and Place publique Agree on Primary Framework

The Socialist Party and Place publique are set to finalize the details of the primary intended to designate the candidate of the social-democratic left for the 2027 presidential election this Tuesday. The principle of a two-round vote has been established, while some practical questions, particularly......

2027 Presidential Election: Yannick Jadot Backs Raphaël Glucksmann

The endorsement from the former ecological candidate marks a new step in the structuring of the social-democratic left ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Yannick Jadot believes that Raphaël Glucksmann is the best positioned to carry a project combining social justice, ecology, democracy, and European......

2027 Presidential Election: Matthieu Pigasse Embraces Common Ground with LFI Against Manuel Bompard

Invited to the summer universities of La France insoumise, Matthieu Pigasse openly displayed his alignment with several positions of the movement on Saturday. Facing Manuel Bompard, the banker and media mogul defended the economic feasibility of certain LFI proposals regarding debt and left the door......

Yvette Roudy, a historical figure in women's rights, has died at 97

Yvette Roudy, France's first minister specifically in charge of Women's Rights, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, at the age of 97 in Cabestany, in the Pyrénées-Orientales. The announcement of her passing was made by her nephew, Jean-Pierre Saldou. Appointed in 1981 within François Mitterrand's government,......