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Bpifrance’s defense fund raises €3 million on its first day

Bpifrance’s newly launched “Defense Fund” drew strong interest from investors on its opening day, raising nearly €3 million in subscriptions. “The first day was remarkable!” said Nicolas Dufourcq, CEO of Bpifrance, on BFM Business. He added that the average investment......

Human trafficking in France: Nearly 7,300 victims identified by associations in 2024

In France, 7,285 people were victims of exploitation or human trafficking in 2024, according to an annual survey published Thursday. The report is based on data collected from 44 associations, which were able to assist about two-thirds of the identified victims, most of whom were women exploited for......

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......

French parliamentary report calls for termination of 1968 Franco-Algerian agreement

In the name of “equality” with other foreign nationals, a new French parliamentary report has proposed ending the special privileges granted to Algerian citizens under the Franco-Algerian agreement of 1968. The document, authored by ruling party MPs Mathieu Lefèvre—recently......

Marseille municipal elections: Greens back new left-wing coalition

The Greens in France’s Bouches-du-Rhône region have voted in favor of renewing the left-wing coalition ahead of the 2026 municipal elections in Marseille. The vote signals support for the continuation of the Printemps marseillais alliance, while La France Insoumise (LFI) plans to run an independent......

Two French nationals handed harsh prison sentences in Iran over spying charges

Two French nationals have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms in Iran after being found guilty of espionage and collaboration with foreign intelligence services, according to Iranian state media. The ruling, which carries sentences of 31 and 32 years respectively, has further strained diplomatic relations......

Markets remain unmoved by suspension of French pension reform

Paris — The suspension of France’s controversial pension reform failed to stir financial markets on Tuesday, as investors cautiously welcomed signs of short-term political stability but warned that deeper fiscal problems remain unresolved. The CAC 40 fell only 0.5% after......

Ten vehicles involved in massive pile-up that paralyzed the A13 motorway near Paris

Paris — A major pile-up involving ten vehicles brought traffic to a standstill on the A13 motorway (Normandy highway) early Tuesday morning, October 14, in the Yvelines department, heading toward Paris. According to the departmental fire and rescue service (Codis......

French government plans to reduce Social Security deficit to €17.5 billion by 2026

Paris — The French government expects the Social Security deficit to shrink to €17.5 billion in 2026, down from a record €23 billion in 2025, according to the latest draft of the Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS). Officials attribute this improvement to a slower......