Feb 28 French Senate approves a bill to make abortion a constitutional right, triggered by abortion restrictions in U.S. and some European countries By Sylvie Corbet, Barbara Surk, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 27 Head of NATO says no troops going to Ukraine as the Kremlin warns of wider war By Lorne Cook, Karel Janicek, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron says that sending in Western troops should not be "ruled out" in the future. Continue reading
Feb 24 Protesting French farmers blame Macron for not doing enough to support agriculture By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 12 Poland, France and Germany vow to make Europe stronger as fears grow over Russia and Trump By Sylvie Corbet, Vanessa Gera, Geir Moulson, Associated Press The governments of Poland, France and Germany are vowing to make Europe a security and defense power with a greater ability to back Ukraine. Continue reading
Feb 05 France’s new foreign minister presses for a cease-fire in Israel to end ‘the tragedy in Gaza’ By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press 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."… Continue reading
Feb 01 2 key French farmer unions suspend protests after government offers new measures By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Farmers have been protesting for days across the country to denounce low wages, heavy regulation and unfair competition from abroad. Continue reading
Jan 30 France’s government announces new measures to calm farmers’ protests as blockades squeeze Paris By Sylvie Corbet, Oleg Cetinic, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 16 France’s Macron seeks to rejuvenate his presidency, says country has ‘all the aces to succeed’ By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 09 Gabriel Attal is France’s youngest-ever and first openly gay prime minister By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Gabriel Attal has been named as France's youngest-ever prime minister as President Emmanuel Macron seeks a fresh start for the rest of his term amid growing political pressure from the far right. Continue reading
Dec 25 Charter plane with 276 Indians stuck at French airport for days in human trafficking probe have left for India By Christophe Ena, Associated Prerss, Angela Charlton, Associated Press Local authorities said 276 of the 303 original passengers were en route to Mumbai, and 25 others stayed in France and requested asylum. Two others were detained and released and appeared before a judge as part of an investigation into… Continue reading