World Feb 28 French Senate approves a bill to make abortion a constitutional right, triggered by abortion restrictions in U.S. and some European countries The measure to enshrine a woman's right to an abortion in the French constitution was promised by President Emmanuel Macron following a rollback of abortion rights in in the United States.
World Feb 24 Protesting French farmers blame Macron for not doing enough to support agriculture Farmers have been protesting for months across France, including Paris, to demand better living conditions, simpler regulations and better protection against foreign competition they see as unfair.
World Feb 23 Angry French farmers protest with their tractors again in the streets of Paris Angry farmers are back in Paris on their tractors on the eve of a major agricultural fair in the French capital, in a new protest demanding more government support and simpler regulations.
World Feb 16 Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Paris signed security agreement with France after similar deal with Germany It's a signal of long-term support as Kyiv works to shore up Western support nearly two years after Russia launched its full-scale war.
Politics Feb 12 Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia and Trump The governments of Poland, France and Germany are vowing to make Europe a security and defense power with a greater ability to back Ukraine.
World Feb 05 France's new foreign minister presses for a cease-fire in Israel to end 'the tragedy in Gaza' Speaking at a news conference, Séjourné said it was France's role as a "friend" to tell Israeli leaders some truths they "may have difficulties hearing."…
World Feb 01 2 key French farmer unions suspend protests after government offers new measures Farmers have been protesting for days across the country to denounce low wages, heavy regulation and unfair competition from abroad.
Politics Jan 30 France's government announces new measures to calm farmers' protests as blockades squeeze Paris France's newly appointed prime minister has announced controls on foreign food products in order to guarantee "fair competition," seeking to calm the anger of protesting farmers camped out around Paris.
Politics Jan 16 Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as well as bombs to Ukraine and suggested that he'd find ways to work with Donald Trump in the event that he wins another presidency.
Politics Jan 16 France's Macron seeks to rejuvenate his presidency, says country has 'all the aces to succeed' The press conference is Macron's latest effort to reinvigorate his presidency after a series of bruising domestic battles, notably about France's retirement age and how to better control immigration.