Macron’s TV address: Key points on defence, Russia, the US and nuclear capacity ‘We must be ready without or without the US.’ Extra defence spending will not be funded by taxes, says president
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Macron confirms what he wants to say to Trump when he visits US next week Ukraine, EU and US relations and geopolitical situation are unsurprisingly key topics
French MP complains over lack of foie-gras in parliamentary restaurants MP from Gers in the south-west told menus have been changed to feature more ‘sustainable’ dishes
French mayor bans showing of British film judging it to be racist Far-right director is currently serving jail sentence in UK and film is banned in UK
French budget is forced through parliament: how could it impact your finances Numerous tax increases have been included
French PM plans use of controversial article 49.3 to force through budget – will he be toppled? A vote of no confidence is set to follow if government tries to pass budget without a vote
These are the new French income tax rates agreed for budget debate ‘Now we need to move straight on to adoption. A country like ours cannot remain without a budget… This will be done on Monday,’ says PM
Tax, retirees, work, immigration… key points from French PM’s latest interview A 2025 budget will be debated in the coming weeks
Ministers propose people work seven hours unpaid to clear French deficit The measure would fund the Social security debt, ministers say, but criticism has been strong