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 · Sep 23, 2024
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 · Sep 23, 2024
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 · Sep 23, 2024
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 · Sep 23, 2024
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 · Sep 23, 2024
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 · Sep 23, 2024
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 · Sep 22, 2024
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 · Sep 22, 2024
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 The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024
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… Radio France Internationale · Sep 21, 2024
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 International Business Times · Sep 21, 2024
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. Radio France Internationale · Sep 21, 2024
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. France 24 · Sep 21, 2024
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. Top News · Sep 21, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Sep 21, 2024 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 · Sep 20, 2024 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 · Sep 20, 2024 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 · Sep 20, 2024 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 · Sep 20, 2024 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 · Sep 20, 2024 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
Top News · Sep 19, 2024 Deadly Unrest In New Caledonia Amid French Constitutional Changes Recent fatalities in New Caledonia amid unrest over French rule and voting reform, sparking tensions and arrests.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 18, 2024 Prime Minister Barnier warns France faces severe budget crisis as government talks stall France’s budgetary crisis is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier warned on Wednesday in his first public statement since taking office – emphasising the need for a clearer picture of the country's financial health.
International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024 France's New PM Warns Of 'Very Serious' Financial Situation France's budgetary situation is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier told AFP on Wednesday, saying more information was needed to gauge the "precise reality" of French public finances.
International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024 French Budgetary Situation 'Very Serious': Prime Minister France's budgetary situation is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier told AFP on Wednesday, saying more information was needed to gauge the "precise reality" of French public finances.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 17, 2024 Impeachment proceedings against France's Macron pass first hurdle The bureau of France's National Assembly has validated an impeachment procedure brought by hard-left MPs against President Emmanuel Macron. It's an unprecedented move in France, but it is highly unlikely the head of state will fall.