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A man walks on Rue Pache street, near the location where a masked gang attempted to kidnap the daughter of a crypto businessman, in Paris, France, May 14, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

S&P hands crisis-prone France surprise downgrade

In reaction to the downgrade, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said that it was now "the collective responsibility of the government and parliament" to pass a budget by year-end

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu gestures as he speaks during a debate following his first general policy speech in front of the parliament and the new government at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 14, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Why France keeps fighting over retirement age

French President Emmanuel Macron, welcomed by French Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu, walks on the tarmac after disembarking from an Airbus A400M military plane for a visit at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 20, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/Pool/File Photo

Macron unveils new cabinet lineup

France's newly-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu reacts as he speaks at the end of the handover ceremony at the Hotel Matignon in Paris on September 10, 2025. Photo: LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Back to the future as France's Macron reappoints Lecornu as PM

France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks with guests during a reception as part of the 35th anniversary of German reunification celebrations for the Day of German Unity at the Congresshalle hall in Saarbruecken, Germany, October 3, 2025. Photo: Reuters

France's Macron will appoint new prime minister in next 48 hours

France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks with guests during a reception as part of the 35th anniversary of German reunification celebrations for the Day of German Unity at the Congresshalle hall in Saarbruecken, Germany, October 3, 2025. Photo: Reuters

France's Macron pressed to end political mess

France's President Emmanuel Macron looks on after a family photo on the day of the Euro-Mediterranean Summit (EU-MED9) in a resort near Paphos, Cyprus, October 11, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

Macron wanders alone by the Seine as grip on his future slips away

French outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who presented his government's resignation to the French president this morning, delivers a statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, France, 6 October 2025. Photo: Reuters

French government quits just hours after being appointed, deepening political crisis

Before being appointed ambassador, Mthethwa held several high-ranking positions in the South African government. Photo: DW/FILE: March 2021

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead in Paris

US President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, US, 23 September, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Israeli attempt to annex West Bank would be 'red line' for US, says Macron

The Palestinian and Israeli flags, separated by a peace dove, were projected onto the Eiffel Tower late on Saturday. The display came as France prepares to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Screengrab: AP video by Christophe Ena via UNB

French politicians bicker over Palestinian flags outside town halls

A woman holds a Palestinian flag during a pro-Palestinian gathering at Republic Square in Paris, on 17 September 2025. Photo: UNB/AP

French mayors to fly Palestinian flags despite government orders

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy inaugurated the new visa application centre with the VFS Global to facilitate travel for Bangladesh residents on 16 September, 2025. Photo: UNB

New France visa centre opens for Bangladeshis