French Politics
October 2 strike draws thousands of protesters across France
3 أكتوبر، 2025 صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي
A nationwide strike disrupted parts of France on October 2, 2025, with protests against reforms. The Interior Ministry reports 195,000 participants, while the CGT counts nearly 600,000. Disruptions affected transport and schools.
In assembly, common base dominates commissions except finances with RN support
3 أكتوبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
On October 2, 2025, the French National Assembly elected its permanent commissions, with the common base securing all presidencies except finances, thanks to Rassemblement National support. Meanwhile, the vice-presidents' election marked RN's return to the Assembly's bureau and exposed divisions within the Nouveau Front Populaire. These outcomes highlight current political alliances and tensions.
Lecornu government faces immediate crisis with Republicans
6 أكتوبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
Sébastien Lecornu announced 18 ministers for his government on Sunday evening, featuring many reappointments and the surprise return of Bruno Le Maire to the Armies. Barely formed, the executive draws ire from Republicans, with Bruno Retailleau decrying the lack of promised rupture, and censure threats from the left and National Rally. A first cabinet meeting is set for Monday at 4 p.m., ahead of the policy speech on Tuesday.
Common base regains key National Assembly posts with RN support
With support from the Rassemblement National (RN), the common base has regained control of key positions in the National Assembly. This unexpected alliance follows tense legislative elections. The details of this deal highlight the fragility of the new parliamentary setup.
Rassemblement National returns to National Assembly bureau
2 أكتوبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
The Rassemblement National (RN) has returned to the National Assembly bureau, securing several key positions in the October 1, 2025 election. This allocation reflects the proportional distribution of seats among parliamentary groups. The far-right party, previously excluded, thus strengthens its institutional presence.
Mental health overlooked as a real political issue in France
In an op-ed in Le Monde, Anne-Sophie de Surgy, psychologist and national secretary for mental health at the PS, criticizes the lack of concrete public policies for mental health despite 2025 promises. She describes individual malaise as an indicator of the overall health of democracy. On the ground, mental disorders affect 13 million French people annually, with alarming waiting times for care.