France
Élisabeth Borne opens door to suspending pension reform
October 09, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
Former Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has suggested suspending the pension reform to ensure national stability amid a post-dissolution political crisis. This proposal, coming from the architect of the 2023 project, draws sharp criticism over its moral and economic implications. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has not ruled it out, while calling for debate.
Sébastien Lecornu resigns after 24 hours as prime minister
October 09, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
Sébastien Lecornu, appointed prime minister on September 9, 2025, resigned on October 6, less than 24 hours after unveiling his government, due to tensions with the Republicans. This makes his government the shortest-lived in the Fifth Republic. Emmanuel Macron has asked him to conduct ultimate negotiations by October 8.
Catherine Trautmann announces candidacy for Strasbourg municipal elections
Former Socialist mayor of Strasbourg, Catherine Trautmann, announced on Friday, October 10, her candidacy for the upcoming March municipal elections. At 74 years old, she aims to restore a city she sees as downgraded by the current term. She will face the outgoing Green mayor and other rivals.
Sébastien Lecornu proposes CVAE cut for 2026 budget
October 05, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
Minister Delegate Sébastien Lecornu announced a proposal to cut the CVAE, a production tax on companies, as part of the 2026 budget. This comes amid rising political pressures before government formation. Calls for compromises with the left, especially the PS, aim to avert a censure motion.
Guyanese lawyer advocates replacing 'metropole' with 'Hexagone'
October 11, 2025Right and center in Bordeaux seek alliance for 2026 elections
October 11, 2025Pension differences reemerge in French inter-union
October 05, 2025The unusual story of the '1,000 reasons to believe' festival backed by Estrosi
October 05, 2025Raphaël Glucksmann navigates steep path to presidency
October 11, 2025Zucman tax and its potential use for climate questioned
October 11, 2025Robert Badinter enters the Panthéon in a solemn ceremony
October 04, 2025Brigitte Bérèges' proxy campaign energizes by-election in Tarn-et-Garonne
Poll places Rassemblement National ahead for 2027 presidential election
October 09, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
A Toluna Harris Interactive poll for RTL, published on October 8, 2025, shows the Rassemblement National (RN) as the clear favorite for the 2027 presidential election with 34 to 35 percent of voting intentions. The central bloc is collapsing and is neck-and-neck with the left for a second-round spot. The RN leads potential candidates like Gabriel Attal or Édouard Philippe.
Oppositions remain inflexible after Lecornu's intervention
October 09, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
Resigned Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu concluded his negotiations with political forces in an interview on France 2 on October 8, 2025, stating an absolute majority exists in the Assembly to avoid dissolution. Left-wing and far-right oppositions rejected his proposals, demanding an early presidential election or new dissolution. Republicans, internally divided, refuse to join a left or Macronist government.
Emmanuel Macron reconducts Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister
October 11, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
Emmanuel Macron reconducted Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday evening, four days after his resignation, hoping to pass a 2026 budget without dissolving the Assembly. Lecornu, accepting 'out of duty', must form a government without presidential ambitions and reopen debates on key reforms like pensions. Left-wing and far-right oppositions already threaten censure.
Father and two accomplices charged in kidnapping of girl in Orne
The father of a three-year-old girl kidnapped in Orne and two accomplices have been charged with kidnapping and sequestration. The child, named Khuslen, was found safe and sound on Wednesday in Morbihan. A kidnapping alert was triggered after her disappearance on Monday evening.
Sébastien Lecornu concludes mission to avoid dissolution
October 09, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
Resigned Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated on France 2 Wednesday evening that his 48-hour mission, assigned by Emmanuel Macron to resolve the political crisis, has ended. He asserted a path exists without dissolving the National Assembly and a new prime minister will be appointed within 48 hours. The Élysée confirmed this imminent appointment, highlighting a majority against dissolution and a platform to pass the budget by December's end.