The Latest Breaking News from Elisabeth Borne

Gabriel Attal Picked As France's Youngest PM

French leader Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday picked Gabriel Attal as prime minister in a bid to give new momentum to his presidency, with the 34-year-old becoming France's youngest and first openly gay head of government.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024

Emmanuel Macron and his new PM Gabriel Attal have joint age less than Biden, says ex-French ambassador to US

The move to reboot his presidency is not expected to lead to any major political shift

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2024

Macron Expected To Name New PM To Reboot Presidency

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday was expected to name a new prime minister in a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle to reboot the final three years of his presidency.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024

French PM At Risk As Macron To Unveil Reshuffle

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday preparing a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle with the prime minister's job on the line but uncertainty remaining to the last minute over the head of state's intentions.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024

Macron posied to reshuffle govenment following year of unpopular reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron could choose a new prime minister as soon as this Monday, as he seeks a new look for a widely criticised government.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2024

Macron says new law will protect France from its 'immigration problem'

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has defended a new immigration law that has split his party and sparked the resignation of his health minister, describing it as a necessary "shield".

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2023

French Govt Seeks To Calm Tensions Over Immigration Bill

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday sought to restore unity to his centrist ruling party after the adoption of a tough immigration bill under pressure from the far right sparked an unprecedented rebellion within its ranks.

International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023

French PM addresses security, health, immigration during visit to crisis-hit Mayotte

Elisabeth Borne has visited the Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte to address a number of issues that have created considerable tension acorss the archipelago including water shortages, housing, and illegal immigration from neighboring Comoros.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 8, 2023

France moves to ban disposable e-cigarettes

French parliament backed a proposal to ban single-use electronic cigarettes, considered to be gateways to tobacco addiction for teenagers and harmful to the environment.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2023

'Terrorist plot' probe after deadly Paris stabbing

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a "terrorist plot" after a man known to the authorities as a radical Islamist with mental health troubles stabbed a tourist to death and wounded two other people in central Paris at the weekend before being arrested.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2023