Today: 21. Nov, 2024
France stands at a political crossroads as the far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National) advances closer to governmental power following the first legislative elections. The country, which hasn’t seen a far-right government since World War II, now faces a tense and uncertain week…
France’s political arena is witnessing an unprecedented shift as President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance suffers a major setback. Once considered a fringe movement, the far-right National Rally (RN) party is now on the brink of power. This unexpected turn of events has…
A Shift on the French Horizon In a surprising and significant turn for French politics, President Emmanuel Macron has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly and the calling of snap legislative elections. This decision follows his party’s crushing defeat in the…
In a move symbolic of changing times and progressive strides, France has welcomed its youngest and first openly gay prime minister, Gabriel Attal. At 34, Attal’s appointment by President Emmanuel Macron is not just a personal milestone but a significant political development…
Elisabeth Borne, the French Prime Minister, resigned on Monday after less than two years in office amidst political upheaval triggered by a contentious new immigration law. This significant political move comes as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to reinvigorate his administration ahead of…
In a move that has intensified nationwide protests, French President Emmanuel Macron has enacted the controversial pension reforms, raising the state pension age from 62 to 64. This decision follows shortly after France’s Constitutional Council approved the change, despite widespread opposition and…
Once scoffed at in French political arenas, Emmanuel Macron now sits at the helm of the nation’s leadership. This independent centrist, with no prior elected office experience, emerged as the youngest president of the Fifth Republic by defeating far-right challenger Marine Le…
Gérald Darmanin, France’s interior minister, has voiced concerns that Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, may clinch the presidency in the 2027 elections. While hinting at his own ambitions for a centre-right candidacy, Darmanin expressed this during an…
