
French Air Traffic Strike Called Off After Last-Minute Deal
The union cited PM Lecornu’s promise to not push his budget through parliament without a vote as a partial reason for their decision.

The union cited PM Lecornu’s promise to not push his budget through parliament without a vote as a partial reason for their decision.

The French President has urged European countries to step up joint action against Russia’s so-called shadow fleet—after the French Navy detained part of a tanker crew off the Atlantic coast.

Ousted from key National Assembly roles last year, the Rassemblement National now seeks to negotiate with Macron’s camp to regain its rights.

Prime Minister Lecornu rejects Socialist demands for a wealth tax, banking instead on reducing taxes to make it more profitable to work.

Recently appointed Sébastien Lecornu says he will name his government by October 1 and rejects deep spending cuts after weeks of political turmoil.

Sixteen days without a government, zero progress, and not even a budget draft in sight—France drifts while Matignon spins.

The protest crowds are massive—but the movement’s political inconsistency is appalling.

The interior ministry estimates suggest up to 900,000 people are expected to take to the streets.

On the eve of a national strike, the prime minister’s meeting with political parties left everyone disappointed.

Bardella and Le Pen have no intention of doing the new government any favours.