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French prosecutors investigate death threats against Sarkozy in Paris prison

French prosecutors have launched an investigation after a video emerged showing a prisoner at La Santé prison in Paris threatening the life of former President Nicolas Sarkozy. The incident comes just one day after Sarkozy began serving a five-year sentence for illegal campaign financing. The......

Marine Tondelier announces 2027 bid with focus on ecology and social change

Marine Tondelier, the national secretary of the French Ecologists and party leader since 2022, has declared her candidacy for the upcoming presidential election. In an interview with Nouvel Obs, Tondelier described her decision as "an act of love for France," citing profound concerns about......

France estimates 700,000 undocumented migrants amid calls for stricter border controls

The French Interior Ministry has estimated that 700,000 undocumented migrants currently reside in the country, highlighting a significant challenge for the government as debates over immigration policies intensify. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez disclosed the figure during an interview on CNews Europe......

Macron threatens to dissolve parliament as Lecornu faces no-confidence votes

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark warning, stating he will dissolve the National Assembly and call for new elections if Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government is ousted by a no-confidence vote. The announcement comes as Lecornu, just days into his tenure, faces mounting......

Nationwide protests disrupt France as ‘Bloquons Tout’ movement gains momentum

France is facing widespread disruptions today as the “Bloquons Tout” (Let’s Block Everything) movement mobilizes thousands across the country. This grassroots protest, initiated on social media in May, calls for a nationwide shutdown to oppose government austerity policies. By mid-morning,......

Bayrou ousted as French prime minister after confidence vote defeat

François Bayrou was removed from his position as French prime minister today after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly, marking the end of his nine-month tenure. The motion against him passed with 364 votes to 194, as opposition parties united to reject his leadership. Bayrou is......

French protests demand Macron's resignation as government faces collapse

Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Paris on Saturday, calling for the resignation of President Emmanuel Macron amidst France's most severe political crisis since the establishment of the Fifth Republic in 1958. The protests come just days before a confidence vote on Monday, which is expected......

Macron faces political crossroads as Bayrou’s fall looms

The political landscape in France is on the verge of significant upheaval, with President Emmanuel Macron preparing for the imminent resignation of his embattled Prime Minister François Bayrou. Widely expected to step down on September 8, Bayrou’s departure will leave Macron exposed to mounting......

Immigration law: Bruno Retailleau pushes for revised legislation after constitutional court rejection

A determined response to constitutional censure Following the rejection of a key provision in his immigration law by the Conseil constitutionnel, France's Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has vowed to present a "modified text" to Parliament "as soon as possible." The minister......