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Updates on the political situation, including elections as well as key global events affecting foreign people living in France

French PM survives two votes of no confidence

The far-left motion came very close to toppling the government

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French budget stand-off, potential new elections and why November 15 is key date

What is included in France’s 2026 draft budget - and what if no agreement?

Emmanuel Macron to appoint new French prime minister within 48 hours, announces Elysée

Resigning Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu backs president and says calls to oust Macron or call new elections should be ignored

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Comment: Court ban on Marine Le Pen from holding office would anger French voters

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'Many in my French village vote far right... but not due to immigration'

French parliament rejects bid to impeach Emmanuel Macron

Prime minister resigned - but is now trying to seek enough cross-party support to pass a 2026 budget

Poll: French people find their politics ‘embarrassing’

Most back decision of Sébastien Lecornu to resign as prime minister but are disheartened by state of French politics

‘French MP elections are likely now - and far-right set to make gains’

Political expert Luc Gras looks at possible scenarios following the resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after record-short stint in office

The new cabinet announced by Sébastien Lecornu over the weekend faced widespread criticism

French PM promises not to force through 2026 budget, urges compromise

Sébastien Lecornu outlining budget approach in first televised address

Exploring Christophe Guilluy's theory: France's urban elite versus the 'ordinary majority'

The author explains his controversial theory on France's divide and its implications on society and globalisation

Quick look: sentences for Sarkozy and allies in 2007 campaign funding case

The former president is to spend five years in prison due to illegal financing with funds linked to Colonel Gaddafi’s Libya

Politics in France

Politics

Updates on the political situation, including elections as well as key global events affecting foreign people living in France

French PM survives two votes of no confidence

French budget stand-off, potential new elections and why November 15 is key date

Facts and figures: All about the Paris prison where Nicolas Sarkozy will be incarcerated

Visual: How does suspension of pension reform affect workers in France?

France’s 2026 draft budget: what it means for you

French prime minister suspends pension reform in bid for budget backing

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Wood heating costs rise again this winter - as do the risks for buyers

Britons ordered to leave France over bad first year of work lose court appeal

‘Huge support’ for new TGV line in south-west France

Proposed law aims to simplify French residency card renewals

Six models of Renault cars recalled in France over fault with handbrake