FRANCE – Citing “disinformation” concerns from Russia, the European Commission have launched the Democracy Shield initiative whose strategic framework according to the commission is to “safeguard and strengthen democratic institutions across the EU, candidate countries, and potential candidates.” Speaking to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and […]
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French Lawmakers Reject Social Security Budget Bill
FRANCE – On Friday, a French government’s draft social security budget bill in committee was rejected by lawmakers according to local reports. Despite the removal of several contentious provisions and the adoption of an article suspending the pension reform, lawmakers rejected the proposed social security budget in committee before it heads to the National Assembly […]
Motion of Censure Against Reappointed Sebastien Lecornu’s Government Submitted
FRANCE – A motion of censure against the reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu‘s government was on Monday submitted by the far-right National Rally (RN) and the left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI). RN announced in a news release that it is filing a motion of censure, stressing that Lecornu’s new government is “not capable” of making […]
Ursula von der Leyen Survives No-Confidence Vote
FRANCE – The EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament despite of a unified front by far-right and far-left lawmakers. During the plenary sitting in Strasbourg, neither motion reached the two-thirds majority required to pass, or the minimum 361 votes in favor. The far-right motion […]
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu Resigns
FRANCE – The French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to Emmanuel Macron on Monday following criticism over cabinet. Lecornu’s resignation came right after he unveiled a new government featuring mostly the same names as the one that collapsed on Sept. 8. His Cabinet has immediately started drawing criticism from opposition parties. “The choice […]
Shooting in Nice, France Kills 2
FRANCE – The southeastern Alpes-Maritimes department said that 2 people were killed and 5 others injured in a shooting in Nice on Friday. “A shooting took place tonight in Nice, in the Moulins district. Two people have died, two are seriously injured, and three others have minor injuries,” the Alpes-Maritimes prefecture announced on the US […]
South Africa’s Ambassador to France Found Dead
SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, was on Tuesday found dead outside a hotel in Paris after allegedly jumping from the building’s 22nd floor. After being reported missing on Monday, Nkosinathi, 58, was found dead outside the Hyatt Hotel in Paris, prosecutors confirmed to the daily Le Parisien. While it is […]
Latest Updates on France Protests Today
FRANCE – At least 309 people were arrested after nationwide strike started as France faced protests on Thursday, led by trade unions. Around 1 million people took part in the protests according to authorities, surpassing the projected value of between 700,000 and 900,000. “A total of 309 people have been detained; 134 of them have […]
Block Everything Movement in France Begins, Arrests Reported
FRANCE – The Block Everything movement in France began on Wednesday, with over 700 gatherings expected to happen simultaneously across the nation, each with over 3,000 participants. Local reports indicate that at least 200 participants have been arrested, with 132 people in Paris and others in various parts of France. Around 80,000 law enforcement officers […]
Fire at a House for Disabled Persons in Charente France Kills 3
FRANCE – At least 3 people were killed in a fire at a house for disabled persons in Charente France after fire broke out at the middle of the night according to local reports. The fire killed three people and left two missing, according to Jean-Charles Jobart, sub-prefect of Angouleme (a town in Charente), who […]
Assisted Dying Bill in France Adopted by Parliament
FRANCE – The French parliament on Tuesday adopted the assisted dying bill. The bill is now expected to be reviewed by the Senate in the fall and return to parliament in early 2026. The parliament adopted the bill in the first reading. The bill, aimed at “authorizing and supporting a person who has expressed the […]
Boat Carrying Migrants Sinks in English Channel of France Killing 1
FRANCE – A boat carrying migrants sinks in English Channel of France off coast of Pas-de-Calais, killing one migrant. French authorities rescued 61 migrants, who were among 62 trying to cross the English Channel when the boat sunk. BFMTV reported that at least 12 migrants had died while attempting to cross the English Channel since […]
2 French Intelligence Officers Expelled from Algeria
ALGERIA – Algeria have expelled 2 French intelligence officers for having fake diplomatic passports, as tensions continue to rise between France and Algeria. According to Algeria International TV, the two individuals worked under the French Interior Ministry’s Directorate of Internal Security and had “failed to comply with legal procedures” when entering Algerian territory. The broadcaster […]