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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 Extends Curfews as Government Responds to Weekend Violence and Looting

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced that additional local curfews will be imposed on Tuesday evening wherever authorities consider them necessary, following a night that police and gendarmerie officials described as relatively calm. The restrictions were introduced after a weekend......

France Announces Targeted Curfews as Urban Violence Triggers Political Crisis

The French government has announced targeted curfews in response to a weekend of violence, looting and property damage across several cities, as mounting security concerns intensify political tensions ahead of the next presidential election. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the measures......

Emmanuel Macron to Address the French Nation After October 17 Violence and Widespread Looting

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to address the nation at 8 p.m. on Sunday following the violence and extensive looting that erupted on the sidelines of October 17 demonstrations, as his government faces mounting criticism over its handling of the unrest. The announcement was made by the......

France-Iran: Paris Expels Two Iranian Diplomats Following Assault on French Agents in Tehran

France is taking a tougher stance against Iran. Paris has decided to expel two agents from the Iranian embassy in France in retaliation for the incident that occurred in July in Tehran, during which two French diplomatic agents were detained and, according to French authorities, were victims of intimidation......

French Prime Minister to chair crisis meeting over tax administration cyberattack

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will chair an interministerial crisis meeting on Monday following a major cyberattack on the country’s tax administration that exposed data belonging to at least 678,000 individuals and professionals. The announcement comes after France’s tax......

France eases tree-felling rules after devastating Gironde and Landes wildfires

The French government has simplified administrative procedures for removing fire-damaged trees following the catastrophic wildfires that swept through the Gironde and Landes regions, a move aimed at accelerating forest recovery and reducing environmental risks. A decree published in the Official Journal......

Macron denies France has visa targets or lenient policy for Algerian nationals

French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected claims that France applies a specific numerical target or a relaxed approach to issuing visas for Algerian citizens, stating that the country has “no quantified objective” and “no laxity” in its visa policy. Speaking during a Council......

French Environment Minister Monique Barbut remains in government after Macron’s request

French Environment Minister Monique Barbut has agreed to remain in office after President Emmanuel Macron asked her to continue her mission and assured her of his support, her office announced on Wednesday. The minister will stay in charge of the Ministry of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International......