France’s minimum wage is too low at €1,398 net a month - Michelin boss The number of workers throughout the country on this wage has risen significantly in recent years
French mayor arrested after 70kg of cannabis found at home 20 gold bars and almost a kilo of cocaine were also found in searches, which also took place at the mairie, and the pharmacy where she works
Entente Cordiale: France and the UK find novel way to mark 120 years Countries swap ceremonial soldiers. President Macron also quotes Queen Elizabeth II and speaks of ‘shared history and future’ Why is Jean-Marie Le Pen under legal protection and how does it work? Scooter François Hollande used to visit his lover to be auctioned ‘Ouch, that hurts!’: Male French MPs test period pain simulator
Do I have to agree to Republican values to get French residency? A contract is required for most people signing multi-year residency agreements
Admiral Philippe de Gaulle, son of General de Gaulle, dies age 102 Former soldier, naval officer, and politician bore a striking resemblance to his father
Paris Olympics’ official posters: no French flag but homage to UK town There is also controversy surrounding removal of cross from Parisian landmark
Special Eiffel Tower message at France’s historic abortion right vote Parliamentary congress passed a vote, making France the first country in the world to enshrine abortion access in its Constitution
'Targeting golfers in France as a threat in class war is ludicrous' Stigmatising certain groups for political gain is nothing new, says commentator Nabila Ramdani
Robert Badinter, the man who ended the death penalty in France, dies The former justice minister pushed through a bill to abolish executions in 1981. The last person to be guillotined in France was in 1977
Fixing France: ‘We must face colonial past and revive shared values’ French-Algerian author Nabila Ramdani tells us why ‘Liberté, égalité, fraternité’ must apply to everyone if France is to repair
‘French far-right fight over rural votes with village-idiot policies’ Political parties which promise to protect a mythic Gallic country life are living in a fantasy world, warns columnist Nabila Ramdani
Historic victory as UK voter registration opens to all Britons abroad We explain what has changed, where to register and why it matters to many
‘No happy new year for French president chasing a place in history’ President Macron’s problems are stacking up at home and abroad, says columnist Simon Heffer Confusion over French holiday lets after tax rules tightened in error Immigration law rejected in France: is this the end of it? Former French PM’s quip about his look wins annual humour prize
Drugs, sex…and a dead cat? Plot thickens in French senator MP case The senator has denied all charges after an MP claimed she began to feel unwell at his home after drinking a glass of Champagne 182,000 march against antisemitism across France What is the march against antisemitism in France this Sunday? Why France’s justice minister is himself on trial Is it true that union membership in the UK is higher than in France? France tightens security around synagogues and Jewish schools
French journalist who interviewed every president since de Gaulle dies Jean-Pierre Elkabbach was known in recent years for his use of a killer question to open an interview. His career in TV and radio spanned 60 years
Brittany regional president bids for autonomy in wake of Corsica move Local official criticised ‘backward-looking centralism’ and demands parity with the deal promised to Corsica
Right maintains majority at the French Senate after new election The makeup of France’s second parliamentary chamber continues to be a clear Right and Left divide - a division President Macron was aiming to end
French senators: their role and how next weekend’s elections will work The French senate is an important but often overlooked institution of French politics
Plan for UK Labour leader to meet Macron does not make French press The meeting is set to protect ‘the strategic nature’ of the French-British relationship and address questions over Brexit and defence, it is claimed
Macron: limiting president to two consecutive mandates is ‘stupidity’ Controversial comment allegedly made during meeting with opposition party leaders
France’s immigrants: We look at the trends in the latest official data What is the percentage of immigrants in France and where do most come from? We review the figures as President Macron pledges to significantly reduce numbers
Does Macron's use of the word sécession have US Civil War overtones? A civil war, or immigrants ‘splitting’ from France? We ask Vincent Bernard, a French historian and US Civil War expert, to shed light on this distinctive word
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
France must significantly reduce immigration, says Macron There must be better protection with non-EU borders, said the president in an interview published yesterday (August 23)
Why French property tax bills, sent soon, will show big increases Many communes claim that the loss of other local tax income and rising costs mean they have been forced to increase the taxe foncière paid by owners
Fatal plane crash near Nantes: brother of French singer among victims Gérard Leclerc was one of France’s most prominent political commentators, and half-brother of singer Julien Clerc
Macron’s imaginary ‘average Jojo’ spells disaster for France It was revealed Macron refers to the average French voter as ‘Jojo’
Draft bill seeks to stop the sale and eating of horse meat in France If passed the legislation would give horses the same rights as other pets such as dogs and cats
The pioneering Brit who was French town’s first foreign councillor Cycle campaigning and city pride were a springboard to role in local politics in Albi
Swipe to the far-right? Dating app for patriots launches in France It aims to ‘connect women and men proud of our country, sharing the same values’
Far-right terrorism ‘is a real threat’ in France A recent march by far-right activists in Paris caused controversy, but political scientist Stéphane François says it is the less visible extremists we should be worrying about
‘Macron is right about pensions – but being right is rarely enough’ Reforming the retirement system is good for France, but Macron must watch out for the political backlash, warns commentator Simon Heffer
Five takeaways from Macron interview to mark a year since re-election France’s president reflected on the controversial pension reforms and said high food prices would not improve before the end of the summer
Far-right French MPs declare war on ‘the poison of wokeism’ They say wokeism, a disparaging term for those who fight for equality for minority groups, is infiltrating French society
What is France’s Constitutional Council and why is it in the news? With the council set to make an important ruling on Friday (April 14), we take a closer look at how it works
‘Get ready to renegotiate Brexit deal,’ says campaigner Gina Miller Ms Miller says London should begin thinking about how the UK-EU agreement could be modified in 2025
Six key takeaways from Macron’s TV interview on pension reforms President Macron is adamant that the reforms are needed as he spoke on the eve of fresh strikes and protests over the controversial reforms
Pension reforms latest: Will the French government fall today? Monday (March 20) could be a pivotal moment in French politics as the fallout continues after the controversial passing of its pension reforms
‘Unacceptable’: French minister slammed for rude gesture in parliament Eric Dupond-Moretti’s ‘bras d’honneur’ has been called ‘a scandal’ and ‘not fitting… for his role or the institution’
‘France is no left-wing country - it is time to let go of that myth’ A controversial new film about the French Revolution shows the persistence of right-wing ideas in France, says historian
Simone Veil: a force for good, for women, for France, for all We reveal how this formidable woman used her political career to fight for the underdog
Britons abroad: new campaign for overseas MPs seeks support The campaign will renew lobbying for cross-party support for the creation of MPs to represent UK citizens overseas
‘Bono’s praise for Macron reminds French they could do worse’ Commentator Richard Ogier explores the value of a foreigner’s view of France
Elections, pension reform, defence: French politics in 2023 We look at who votes in the Senate elections, the ‘real deadline’ to resolve the Northern Ireland border dispute
France’s Macron ‘could stand for third consecutive term’ as president French presidents are usually limited to two consecutive terms, but a former justice minister says President Macron could use a constitutional loophole to run again in 2027
Why fewer bills are likely to be forced past French MPs next year The prime minister has used a mechanism called Article 49.3 10 times already to bypass parliamentary voting but this will probably not continue, says a public law expert
Leave mairies alone: their role is fundamental to democracy in France Nick Inman argues that taking responsibility away from the commune and passing it higher up the food chain risks alienating voters
New leader of French Les Républicains party is ‘right of right’ Éric Ciotti is one of four new leaders recently appointed to opposition parties. He previously said he would have voted Zemmour if he had made the second round with Macron in April’s presidential election
‘Anti-fascist’ board game reinstated in French shops after Twitter row The game had been removed from the Fnac chain's shelves after protests from the far right
‘Marine Le Pen will be the woman to beat in 2027 French election’ As Marine Le Pen is replaced by Jordan Bardella as president of her Rassemblement National party, this does not mean she will be taking a step back, says Simon Heffer
Claims that senior UK ministers seeking Swiss-style EU ties denied PM says he would block any move requiring the UK to align with EU laws
Macron should look to history to get a better handle on Putin If the horrors of two world wars have taught us anything, it is that sometimes leaders cannot be talked down, argues Samantha David
New leader of French far-right party lays out post-Le Pen priorities Jordan Bardella, 27, has said he will aim to unite all far-right groups in France, but some critics have said he represents the ‘radicalisation’ of the party
‘The young feel they’ve been voting for politicians who don’t change’ Meet France’s 26-year-old dual nationality MP - he explains how a British childhood and French education have informed his politics
‘Strikes highlight the mess at the heart of French politics’ As strikes and disruption multiply in France, columnist Richard Ogier asks what President Macron, and his opponents, are going to do next
Videos and images: People in France march in Iran solidarity Thousands of people, especially in Paris, came out in support of protests in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini while in morality police custody in September
Explained: How France’s new budget will affect French residents After the French government pushed through the first part of its 2023 budget, we look at the key measures affecting people living in France
Article 49.3: French government prepares to push budget through today The final text is expected to retain some of the 3,400 amendments put forward by opposition MPs but will drop several key proposals
30,000 to march in France against cost of living and climate change Protesters are marching in Paris to call for action on a range of issues including price rises, a lack of action on climate, taxation, and rising prices
French cabinet approves right to use 49.3 rule to ease budget deadlock If triggered it would enable the government to push through its 2023 budget despite thousands of amendments being put forward by opposition parties
Explainer: what is France’s article 49.3 and why is it in the news? The rule has been used more than 80 times since 1958 and there is a chance it could lead to the collapse of the Macron government
‘Is French President Macron right or left-wing? It depends’ Columnist Richard Ogier explores Macron’s career, policies and behaviours to conclude perspective is everything in politics
Traditional skylark hunting re-authorised in France again The LPO has condemned the government’s decision to reauthorise hunting with traditional nets and cages, despite the Conseil d’Etat previously saying the move contravened EU law
France to hold national debate over legalising assisted suicide President Macron has announced a citizens’ convention after a report from France’s ethics body opened the door to reforms to assisted suicide laws
Foreign children among those ‘adopted’ by French state Children who lose a parent in a terror attack in France can receive financial help, regardless of their nationality
UK’s economic situation ‘worrying’, says French finance minister His comments come after a week in which the pound crashed to its lowest level against the euro in around two years
Volunteer firefighters to get enhanced status in France says minister The interior minister made the announcement as part of further plans to improve conditions for the profession, after an incredibly challenging summer
French mayor faces party expulsion over sex tape blackmail accusations The mayor of Saint-Étienne has been questioned by police with four others. He allegedly obtained the tape using public funds and pressured a former deputy with it
French MP calls on local authorities to stop paying electricity bills The head of the French communist party says drastic action is needed as towns struggle to pay for swimming pools, theatres, schools and other public facilities
Stunt or useful?: Macron’s new council for democratic decision-making The National Refoundation Council launches today and is to be followed by a ‘very large national consultation’ in the coming weeks
New advisor to President Macron worked for Blair and Murdochs Frédéric Michel has a colourful and varied history as an advisor to the former UK PM, as a lobbyist for Rupert Murdoch, and co-founder with James Murdoch of a global investment fund
‘This is the calm before a stormy winter in French politics’ President Macron must tackle inflation, an energy crisis and the war in Ukraine with an unstable Assemblée nationale - Simon Heffer gives his view
French pastry chef to five US presidents Roland Mesnier dies aged 78 Chef Mesnier served 26 years at the White House. One of his mottos was ‘perfection is no accident’
World Cup, spending power, NATO: This week in French politics The spending power bill and another designed to finance it are, yet again, at the heart of Assemblée nationale debates after a Senate review