France
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France’s Nuclear Safety Watchdog Sees No Obstacle to Running Reactors Beyond 60 Years
France’s nuclear safety authority says it has found no obstacle, for now, to keeping the country’s reactors running beyond 60 years. In a draft opinion published on Thursday, 22 October,…
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Macron calls for calm after France riots Emmanuel Macron addresses nation
French President Emmanuel Macron urged calm and order after nationwide protests against living costs degenerated into severe riots, looting, and arson. Police arrested 2,400 people as unrest shook major cities.
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A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets
A fiscal crisis and political deadlock threaten the French financial system. The France economy doom loop worsens as rising bond yields and populist resistance prevent necessary government spending cuts.
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In Paris, Macron and Mahamat Idriss Deby Seal a Revival of Military Cooperation
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby met Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee on Tuesday, 13 October. It was their third meeting in less than ten months, after more than a year…
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EU to Back 46 New Projects, Six in France, to Cut Reliance on China
The European Union will support 46 new projects to mine, refine or recycle rare earths and other strategic metals. The aim is to reduce Europe’s dependence on China, which controls…
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France’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall Due to Soaring Fuel Prices
France’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 4.1 percent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, according to Citepa, the body that tracks national emissions. They…
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Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears mount and Spain heads for snap election
A severe market reaction sent the Euro hits 17 month low French debt Spain election narrative to the center of global finance on Monday. The euro tumbled to 1.1161 against…
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EU Approves France’s 25 Million Euro Aid Package for Fishermen
The European Commission approved a 25 million euro French aid package for the fishing sector on Tuesday, 29 September. It ruled the temporary measure necessary, appropriate and proportionate given the…
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French Biodiesel Firm Nivernaise de Raffinage Hit by US Sanctions Over Alleged Iran Links
A French biodiesel plant in Premery, in the Nievre region, is in serious difficulty because of its parent company’s alleged ties to Iran. The Nivernaise de Raffinage makes biodiesel from…
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Climate Marches Draw Thousands Across France After Record Summer
Thousands of people marched across France on Saturday, 26 September, to demand urgent action on climate change. Around 260 rallies were listed nationwide, calling for action on the climate, wildlife,…
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UN Security Council veto reform faces diplomatic hurdles despite global demands
Comprehensive debates concerning UN Security Council veto reform highlight growing frustration over institutional gridlock during major global conflicts. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally called for eliminating the veto power…
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French cognac trade wars squeeze regional exporters amid declining global sales
The intensification of French cognac trade wars has disrupted regional spirits production in southwestern France following sharp drops in global demand. Because ninety-eight percent of cognac is exported outside the…
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European fuel price subsidies increase as governments combat rising global energy costs
Policy measures addressing European fuel price subsidies demonstrate expanding state intervention across European Union economies facing historic energy market volatility. European governments introduced comprehensive financial relief packages, tax reductions, and…
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French Diesel Prices Are Soaring Above the European Average
US President Donald Trump has threatened to quickly ban diesel exports to lower fuel bills for American drivers. That worries Europe, because American diesel made up 50% of the fuel…
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Pope Leo XIV Presses France on Bioethics and AI, Urging Europe Not to Lose Its Humanity
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Paris on Friday, 25 September, for the first official papal visit to France in nearly twenty years. He was welcomed at the Elysee by President…
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The Newest French Nuclear Reactor, Forced to Rest for Nearly a Year for Major Maintenance
France’s first third-generation nuclear reactor will shut down for almost a full year. Starting Saturday, September 26, the European Pressurized Reactor (EPR) at the Flamanville plant in Normandy will stop…
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Emmanuel Macron Requests Looser European Standards on Production and Imports of Fuels
In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made public on Tuesday, September 22, Emmanuel Macron requested several relaxations of EU standards on fuel quality and environmental…
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In New York, Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump Debate Ukraine and Oil
Emmanuel Macron met Donald Trump in New York on Monday, September 21, hoping to keep the US president aligned with Ukraine and Europe. The meeting came as the UN General…
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Water Management in France Hit by Historic Drought
France’s historic drought is raising serious questions about how the country uses and manages its water. By late September, many waterways were running dangerously low. In mid-September, 62 percent of…
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Niger military accuses France of orchestrating failed mutiny: What to know
The ruling military administration accused foreign powers of backing a failed military mutiny targeting a major airbase. Government officials claimed that external intelligence networks incited mutinous soldiers to launch the…
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The Archipelago and the Umbrella: Harmonizing French and NATO Nuclear Deterrence
An analysis outlines proposals to harmonize national independent nuclear forces with broader transatlantic alliance defense architectures. The strategy proposes a concept of forward deterrence to strengthen European security amid ongoing…
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McKinsey Case: Financial Prosecutor Announces Seizure of 65 Million Euros in Tax Fraud Investigation
French prosecutors seized about €65 million from McKinsey through Belgian authorities. The sum represents 96 percent of the tax loss the consulting giant allegedly evaded. The seizure happened on August…
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Climate change: ‘Future threats reinforce the fear of social downgrading and individual social mobility strategies’
More than 115,000 hectares have burned in France this year. It is the worst fire season in recent history. Many hope this shock will finally spark action. But a 2024…
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France’s First Battery-Powered Regional Train
France’s first battery-powered regional train entered service on Monday, August 31, running between Nîmes and Vauvert in the Gard department. The Occitanie region, SNCF, and Alstom will test the train…
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France’s 2026 Wildfires Set Carbon Record
France’s wildfires this year have released over 1.5 million tonnes of carbon, according to Copernicus. That is nearly four times the annual average since 2003. It is the highest ever…
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French Cheese Producers Fear Future After Scorching Summer
This summer’s heatwaves have hit milk production hard. Dried-up pastures have forced farmers to use winter feed stocks, and many producers of protected cheeses can no longer follow their rules.…
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French Business Leaders Hear Von der Leyen Defend EU Agenda
French business leaders aired grievances at the Medef conference on August 26. Medef president Patrick Martin criticized the EU’s response to US tariffs and called China “even more threatening.” He…
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France Ties Development Aid to African Nations Over Mayotte Immigration Control
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a new policy during a visit to Mayotte on Wednesday, August 26. France will condition development aid on better cooperation against illegal immigration. Seven African…
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French Foreign Legion Soldier Kidnapped in Colombia
A Colombian soldier serving in the French Foreign Legion was kidnapped in early August in a region of Colombia controlled by guerrilla groups, the army announced on Thursday, August 27.…
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Cost of Wildfires in France Estimated at Nearly 500 Million Euros
The devastating wildfires in Gironde, Landes, and Var during the summer of 2026 have caused 25,000 claims for an estimated cost of nearly 500 million euros. France Assureurs, the federation…