Elisabeth borne

French MPs vote for ban on single-use ‘puff’ electronic cigarettes

The bill is now in the hands of the Senate

Six key points to note from French Prime Minister’s recent interview

Fuel aid, taxes, medical fees and tackling crime were among the topics covered by Elisabeth Borne

Who is who in France’s new-look government?

Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has reshuffled her government. We take a look at some of the key personalities

Strikes? New government? What’s next amid France’s pensions anger?

The French government sparked fury on Thursday by using article 49.3 to force through controversial pension reforms without a vote in parliament

Energy bills, fuel aid: key points of PM's new announcements

Élisabeth Borne has outlined measures to be introduced for the public and business in 2023 in an interview, where she also spoke about retirement and pensions

France pledges €60million in 'sustainable' national food aid in 2023

The prime minister said the funding would go towards national projects as well as local initiatives decided by prefects

French PM to use infamous article 49.3 to push social security bill

The article is a way for the prime minister to push through legislation that does not have a majority parliamentary approval, but it is considered to be the risky ‘nuclear’ option

PM gives reassurances on fuel ahead of half term holidays in France

Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne predicts a ‘return to normal over the coming days’, meaning that Toussaint holidaymakers should not struggle to find fuel