French Politics
Laurent Wauquiez's intact ambition within Republicans
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In an exclusive interview with Le Figaro, Laurent Wauquiez, leader of LR deputies, expresses his persistent ambition despite the party's internal crises. He believes there is no natural right-wing candidate for the presidential election and pledges to do everything to pull France out of its decadence. This comes as divisions deepen between Wauquiez and Bruno Retailleau over the budget and the union of the right.
Rassemblement National returns to National Assembly bureau
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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.
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October 2 strike draws thousands of protesters across France
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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.
Lecornu government faces immediate crisis with Republicans
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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.
Lecornu's government fate hangs on retirement reform concessions
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Sébastien Lecornu's new government, formed on October 12, faces immediate no-confidence motions from La France Insoumise and the National Rally. The Socialist Party, led by Olivier Faure, demands the suspension of the retirement reform or it will vote to censure. Lecornu is set to deliver his general policy statement to the National Assembly on October 14.
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.
In assembly, common base dominates commissions except finances with RN support
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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.
French labor minister questions desire to quit work early
Jean-Pierre Farandou, the new labor minister, questioned on Tuesday before the Senate's social affairs committee why so many French people want to leave their jobs around 60-62 years old. He announced the launch by late November of a conference on work and pensions, involving unions and employers, to discuss these issues. This initiative follows the suspension of the 2023 pension reform.