The big decision facing Macron as France set to lose fifth Prime Minister in two years IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
French government collapses as MPs vote to oust prime minister France plunged into a fresh political crisis as MPs vote to oust the prime minister Francois Bayrou Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025
Bayrou’s fall and a divided parliament hardly offer the stability Macron needs The French president will have to choose a new prime minister after resistance to austerity budget unites left and far-right in opposition The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025
France plunged into chaos as prime minister loses confidence vote Francois Bayrou forced to resign after just nine months, leaving Macron without solution to rising national debt The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
Foreign actors amplifying calls to 'block everything' in France French authorities say they have not detected any large-scale, coordinated foreign interference ahead of nationwide "Let's block everything" protests on 10 September, though some overseas actors are attempting to amplify the mobilisation online. Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2025
French PM Bayrou ousted in no-confidence vote: What’s next? PM Francois Bayrou lost the vote, but a deadlock in Parliament means France might struggle to find a replacement. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2025
French Prime Minister François Bayrou loses crucial confidence vote in parliament The centrist leader, who became France’s fourth head of government in less than two years, lost his gamble after calling an unprecedented confidence vote over his austerity plans to rein in the country’s ballooning public deficit. Euronews · Sep 8, 2025
French political crisis threatens country's influence over the EU France’s political paralysis is shaking the EU: chronic instability and unpopular budget cuts weaken Paris’ influence just as Italy under Meloni gains ground, pushing for key EU roles and shaping the bloc’s future while France struggles at home. Euronews · Sep 8, 2025
EU states still fighting over crucial targets in run-up to Cop30, leaked draft shows Exclusive: Experts decry lack of nationally determined contributions in negotiating document with weeks to go before UN-set deadline The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025
Why is France once again on the brink of collapse – and can Macron survive? The swift and unexpected departure of Sebastien Lecornu comes amid a deepening political crisis in France The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
As it happened: result of Norwegian election ‘very close’ but centre-left in lead – expert Latest projection gives leftwing bloc 91 seats in the next parliament, with the rightwing bloc at 78 The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025
Russia has provided fresh evidence of its territorial ambitions in Ukraine After a meeting hosted by the French president, Emmanuel Macron on September 4, 26 countries have pledged to create a “reassurance force” to provide security guarantees for Ukraine in the event that a peace agreement with Russia is reached. The Russian president reacted by saying that Russia would target any… The Conversation · Sep 8, 2025
French PM François Bayrou expected to be ousted in confidence vote Opposition parties planning to remove centrist and bring down minority government after just nine months The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2025
What's behind France's current political crisis? French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a confidence vote on Monday, which he is expected to lose, plunging the euro zone's second largest economy deeper into political crisis. Here's a quick rundown of how the country got here and what we might expect from the vote. Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin responds after Trump threatens new sanctions on Moscow Trump signals ‘second stage’ of sanctions as Russia hits Kyiv government building, killing four, including a three-month-old baby
International Business Times · Sep 8, 2025 French Parliament Set To Eject PM In Blow To Macron France's parliament is expected to oust Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, plunging the key EU member into new political uncertainty and creating a painful dilemma for President Emmanuel Macron.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2025 Future of French government up in the air ahead of confidence vote French Prime Minister François Bayrou has called a high-stakes confidence vote for 8 September, warning the nation's future is on the line. His €43.8 billion austerity plan includes cutting public holidays, freezing spending, and raising taxes – suggestions which have sparked fierce backlash across the political spectrum.
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025 Starmer condemns Putin over ‘cowardly’ assault on Kyiv The Prime Minister said the latest attack showed the Russian president felt he could ‘act with impunity’.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2025 The French government is on the brink – and Le Pen is the only winner The prime minister, François Bayrou, seems doomed. Will he take Macron with him, asks Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2025 France’s political crisis reveals deep rift between the people and their politicians The likely fall of prime minister François Bayrou exposes a political malaise that is likely to sour French politics well beyond the 2027 presidential election as the far right exploits the moment
Euronews · Sep 5, 2025 Political instability in France: What are the potential consequences for the EU? The possible fall of the government could weaken France on the European stage.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025 Western troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’, Putin says Russian president’s threat follows French proposal for postwar support for Kyiv that would include presence of Nato countries’ forces
Euronews · Sep 5, 2025 Is President Emmanuel Macron really preparing to take France to war in 2026? Revelations in the satirical newspaper "Le Canard enchaîné" have created controversy, leading many Internet users to accuse the government of secretly preparing for war.
Euronews · Sep 5, 2025 How the Orthodox church became a hybrid warfare weapon in Moldova's elections The Moldovan government and the EU denounced a Russian disruption campaign ahead of the 28 September elections in the country. Security experts in Chișinău say the Russian and the local Orthodox Churches are playing a destabilising role.
Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2025 What guarantees has Macron’s ‘coalition of the willing’ promised Ukraine? Macron announces a ‘reassurance force’ as 26 European countries pledge to place troops in Ukraine after the war ends.