Brigitte Macron’s life ‘deteriorated’ after alleged cyberbullying, daughter says Brigitte Macron’s daughter told a Paris court about the impact of alleged cyberbullying on her mother and her family The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
French farmers petition Macron to block Mercosur trade agreement Forty-four French farmers’ organisations have signed an open letter urging President Emmanuel Macron to “clarify” France’s stance and take action to block the South American Mercosur trade agreement, which they regard as both unfair and even dangerous. Radio France Internationale · Oct 28, 2025
Ten people to face trial in Paris for online harassment of Brigitte Macron Eight men and two women will face court for allegedly harassing the French first lady by falsely claiming she is a man The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025
Ten people go on trial in Paris accused of online harassment of Brigitte Macron Trial is latest phase in legal battle against false claim that French first lady is a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
Ten on trial in Paris for online harassment of French First Lady Brigitte Macron Ten people face trial for cyber-harassing Brigitte Macron with false claims about her gender, facing up to three years in prison and €45,000 fines. Euronews · Oct 27, 2025
Ten stand trial in Paris over sexist cyberbullying of Brigitte Macron Eight men and two women go on trial in Paris on Monday and Tuesday, accused of sexist online bullying of France’s first lady Brigitte Macron. Radio France Internationale · Oct 27, 2025
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says no Putin meeting until peace deal is within reach An intended summit in Budapest between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was called off on Wednesday The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
What is the reparations loan for Ukraine and why is the EU stuck with the plan? An audacious plan to use Russia's immobilised assets to issue a €140-billion loan to Ukraine is held up by EU leaders. Here's why. Euronews · Oct 25, 2025
France has survived revolutions and wars: its crisis now is deep, but not terminal From the raid on the Louvre to the spectacle of Sarkozy in jail, it is tempting to think France is on a downward spiral. But history tells the tale of its resilience, says historian David A Bell The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025
Tensions remain high as China and EU prepare Brussels meeting on rare earths Maros Šefčovič's meeting with his Chinese counterpart is cancelled. Instead, EU and Chinese experts will discuss China's rare earth export controls in Brussels. Euronews · Oct 24, 2025
France's Government Suspends Pensions Reform In New Budget Bill France's government on Thursday moved to delay the application of a controversial 2023 pensions reform, but sparked criticism for seeking to pay for it with increased health insurance taxes and frozen pensions. International Business Times · Oct 23, 2025
PM denies small boat plans are ‘in tatters’ as ministers urge new French tactics Sir Keir is expected to speak to French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday. Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025
OPINION - Power, corruption and political meltdown: how is Sarkozy's imprisonment the most stable thing about France? The former president rides into battle against trouble he has largely created for himself, says Anne McElvoy Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025
Ukraine loan, climate goals and Chinese curbs set to dominate EU summit Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the EU summit and plead for fresh support after his disappointing visit to the White House. Euronews · Oct 22, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 Man deported to France under returns deal re-enters UK on small boat It comes as the number of migrant arrivals in small boats in the UK has surpassed the total for the whole of 2024.
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025 Migrant deported to France under 'one in one out' deal RETURNS to UK on small boat Migrant claims he was a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smugglers in northern France
Euronews · Oct 22, 2025 Flexing muscles: Is physical fitness becoming a must for politicians? In times of uncertainty, a politician who displays physical strength can appeal to voters, says Professor Jacek Wasilewski, a media expert from the University of Warsaw.
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025 Putin accused of ‘stalling’ over Ukraine peace talks as Trump meeting postponed European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer said Vladimir Putin was not serious about the prospect of an end to the war with Ukraine.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2025 Security questions raised after Louvre heist of 'unsaleable' royal jewels On Sunday, shortly after the Louvre opened, four burglars made away with eight pieces of jewellery once belonging to French royalty, fleeing the museum on scooters. While experts say the priceless items will be impossible to sell in their current condition, questions are also being raised over security failings and…
Euronews · Oct 21, 2025 Former president behind bars: France grapples with Sarkozy’s five-year prison term The unprecedented jailing of a former head of state exposed deep divisions over justice and the legacy of Nicolas Sarkozy’s years in power.
International Business Times · Oct 21, 2025 Europe Backs Trump's Ukraine Peace Push As Kremlin Hedges On Summit European leaders Tuesday threw their support behind President Donald Trump's peace push for Ukraine, while reaffirming their red lines, as the Kremlin cast doubt on chances of an imminent summit between the US leader and Vladimir Putin.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025 The Louvre raid was audacious - but nothing compared to the heist France’s political leadership just pulled off The theft of the crown jewels is another blow to national prestige, but far greater is the threat of a monarchical president hoarding power against voters’ wishes, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo
Radio France Internationale · Oct 21, 2025 France's Sarkozy proclaims innocence as five-year jail term gets underway France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former head of an EU state to be jailed Tuesday, proclaiming his innocence as he entered a Paris prison. Sarkozy's lawyer said a request had been immediately filed for parole but he will remain incarcerated for at least a month.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025 Nicolas Sarkozy enters prison to begin five-year sentence over criminal conspiracy Former president organised stage-managed departure from his Paris home before becoming first French postwar leader to be jailed
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025 European leaders show solidarity with Zelensky ahead of Trump-Putin talks US President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are due to meet in Budapest in the coming weeks.