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France has 'one of the worst deficits' in its history, minister says

France now has "one of the worst" public deficits in its modern history, the newly-installed Minister for Economy, Finance and Industry Antoine Armand said Tuesday. He also confirmed that new taxes on the wealthy and big businesses are on the table to get finances back in order.

Radio France Internationale

‘Restore order’: France's new Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau signals rightward shift

Staunch conservative Bruno Retailleau has quickly shown his hardliner credentials as France’s new interior minister by taking a tough stance on immigration, crime and defending secularism.

France 24

Where did France's culture of political compromise go, and is it coming back?

It took France nine long weeks to form a government after parliamentary elections delivered a deeply divided National Assembly with no faction able to govern alone. The new prime minister has called for compromise – but that won't be easy in a country where meeting in the middle is often…

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New Caledonia marks anniversary of French colonization with tight security and simmering tensions

New Caledonia has marked the anniversary of its French colonization with tight security and simmering tensions between the pro-independence Indigenous Kanak people and the white settler communities loyal to Paris

The Independent UK

France has a new government. Can it solve the New Caledonia crisis after months of deadly unrest?

Tensions have been rising in the French Pacific territory New Caledonia after four months of deadly unrest

The Independent UK

French interior minister vows to ‘restore order’ as critics warn of shift to right

Appointment of Bruno Retailleau is most striking example of reactionary right taking power, says Socialist leader

The Guardian - UK

France's new govt convenes for first time and sets budget, migrant issues as top priorities

France's right-leaning new government convened Monday for its first formal meeting during which Prime Minister Michel Barnier vowed to address budget and migrant issues as the priority. Barnier is expected to submit a new budget bill to the European Union next month, and he has pledged to "control and limit"…

France 24

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France's new FM promises to protect human rights worldwide

The new French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot has promised to support efforts to protect human rights around the world. He took over from his predecessor, Stéphane Séjourné on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

France’s new PM Michel Barnier tells his cabinet: ‘No theatrics – focus on action’

Before the first full meeting of the country’s news cabinet, the former EU Brexit negotiator opened the door to raising the taxes of the wealthiest

The Independent UK

France's incoming interior minister vows to 'restore order' as new government takes over

France's new right-leaning government held its first meeting early on Monday, with Prime Minister Michel Barnier presiding over a working breakfast before a first official cabinet meeting at the Élysée Palace later in the day. Incoming Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said that his priority would be to "restore order" as…

France 24

Barnier promises to tackle France's most pressing problems swiftly

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Sunday called for a "national effort" to cut the country's public-sector deficit, but ruled out across-the-board tax rises. His new government is under pressure to prepare a budget before 1 October.

Radio France Internationale

France’s new government under pressure as opponents threaten no-confidence vote

Critics of new cabinet, finalised by Michel Barnier on Saturday night, said it was ‘same-old, same-old’

The Guardian - UK

France's new government under pressure on multiple fronts

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's new government is already feeling the pressure from opposition politicians on both sides amid growing threats of a no-confidence vote in parliament. Barnier's first main task is to submit a 2025 budget plan that addresses what he called France's "very serious" financial situation.

France 24

Von der Leyen tightens grip on power in EU – but trouble looms on the horizon

Despite cementing control, the EU commission’s president faces a daunting second term amid the rise of the far right, writes Jennifer Rankin

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Radio France Internationale

Tilt to right as French PM Barnier appoints government after months of deadlock

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced his new government on Saturday, ending months of political uncertainty after snap elections left the country with a hung parliament. The new cabinet, which takes a noticeable shift to the right, was announced after left-wing protesters took to French streets for a second wave…

International Business Times

France's Macron Appoints New Government In Shift To Right

French president names a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, marking a shift to the right 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election

Radio France Internationale

Incoming French government under pressure on multiple fronts

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's hard-won new government faced pressure from day one Sunday as threats of a no-confidence motion in parliament multiplied.

France 24

Macron appoints new government in shift to right after weeks of uncertainty

The French presidential palace unveiled a long-awaited new government Saturday dominated by conservatives and centrists. It came more than two months after elections that produced a hung parliament and deepened political divisions as France grapples with growing financial and diplomatic challenges.

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France Unveils New Center-Right Government Amid Political Divisions

France's new center-right government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, faces scrutiny and challenges after forming amidst a hung parliament.

Radio France Internationale

France set to announce new government after months of political deadlock

France is expected to finalise a new government by Sunday, with President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Michel Barnier negotiating a cabinet reshuffle that marks a shift to the right. After months of political stalemate following snap legislative elections, key positions such as foreign, economy, and interior ministers are set…

International Business Times

France Poised To Finally Get New Govt

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Friday weighing a long-awaited new government which includes fresh faces in almost all key posts and marks a shift to the right.

Radio France Internationale

Macron poised to unveil new government with major cabinet shake-up this weekend

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Friday weighing a long-awaited new government which includes fresh faces in almost all key posts and marks a shift to the right. The full line-up won't be announced today, Friday, but is due by Sunday following "final fine-tuning", Prime Minister Michel Barnier's office said.

Al Jazeera

Violence rocks France overseas territories in challenge for new PM Barnier

Curfew in Martinique after protests over high cost of living while two killed in Pacific island of New Caledonia.

Radio France Internationale

France and Japan hold joint military exercises in signal to China, Russia

The French army is taking part in joint drills with Japanese forces this week for the second year in a row. Named after a 19th-century military collaboration between the two countries, the Brunet-Takamori exercises send a message to China and Russia about Japan's expanding defence partnerships with other countries.

The Guardian - AU

New Caledonia police kill two in operation linked to deadly unrest, prosecutor says

Prosecutor said security forces had been trying to detain about a dozen people allegedly linked to recent riots in the French territory

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