France's new prime minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns, hours after appointing new cabinetFrance's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu unexpectedly resigned just hours after appointing his cabinet, deepening the nation's politic...
06 Oct, 2025, 01.51 PM IST
France runs risk of economic meltdown after high earners looking at fleeing country over wealth taxesFrance is currently facing a risk of economic meltdown in the country as high earners in the country are looking to flee the country over 9...
10 Jul, 2024, 11.58 PM IST
France to bring back wealth taxes? Here's all about the controversial taxFrance is currently contemplating a decision to reinstate wealth taxes in the country, which has yet again sparked a national controversy. ...
08 Jul, 2024, 06.21 PM IST
France's Macron keeps prime minister in place for 'stability of the country' after chaotic electionFrench President Emmanuel Macron has asked Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to remain in office for the time being to ensure stability in the c...
08 Jul, 2024, 06.17 PM IST
France elections 2024 results: French PM Gabriel Attal offers resignation. Is Paris heading for political turmoil?France elections 2024 results projections have predicted bad news for President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and the far right as le...
08 Jul, 2024, 01.53 PM IST
Violence erupts in France as left-wing coalition leads snap electionFrench election night turned turbulent as results showed a left-wing coalition poised to claim the majority of parliamentary seats, prompti...
08 Jul, 2024, 08.46 AM IST
France is facing an election like no other. Here's how it works and what comes nextFrench voters face historic snap parliamentary elections that could usher in the first far-right government since WWII or result in no clea...
30 Jun, 2024, 09.53 AM IST
European shares start week on bright footing on autos, banks' boostEuropean shares rose on Monday, led by automobile and bank stocks, ahead of the first round of French parliamentary elections. Autos surged...
24 Jun, 2024, 02.49 PM IST
Thousands of women march in France against far rightAbout 200 women's rights groups and unions organised the marches in dozens of cities, including Paris, saying women's rights come under att...
24 Jun, 2024, 01.33 AM IST
France's far-right Le Pen pledges 'unity government' if party winsPresident Emmanuel Macron made the gamble of calling the two-round parliamentary elections on June 30 and July 7 after the RN scored more t...
14 Jun, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
French Senate Chairman pushes strategic partnership on his first ever India visitGérard Larcher, Chairman of the French Senate, is on an official visit to India to strengthen bilateral ties. He will meet with Jagdeep Dha...
19 Feb, 2024, 05.57 PM IST
Move over, Jupiter: France's parliament takes centre stageFor five years, Macron ruled as intended -- a leader with a strong majority that enabled him to push through changes, with only street demo...
21 Jun, 2022, 08.22 AM IST
Why France's parliamentary elections are important to MacronElections are being held nationwide to select the 577 members of the most powerful branch of France's Parliament, the National Assembly, on...
11 Jun, 2022, 06.15 PM IST
French prime minister Jean Castex resigns; President Emmanuel Macron naming new one shortlyMacron is expected to name a new prime minister shortly. French media say Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne is the favourite for the job. In ...
16 May, 2022, 10.14 PM IST
French presidential vote to take place on April 10, 24French presidents are elected to five-year terms in a two-round election. The two candidates who get the most votes in the first round face...
13 Jul, 2021, 06.36 PM IST
Decoding the importance of expatriates in electionsLeaving one's soil was once considered a betrayal but now expatriates are seen as strategic populations because of the geopolitical stake t...
17 Jun, 2017, 12.53 AM IST
Developed nations have no such rule, doubtful democracies doYemen and Syria, which are engulfed in political turmoil, too have a minimum requirement of literacy for parliamentary candidates.
09 Sep, 2015, 12.12 PM IST