France Raises Terror Alert To Highest Level After ISIS Attack France raises terror alert to highest level after ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Moscow attack. Top News · Mar 25, 2024
French PM Warns Of 'Tipping Point' In Ukraine French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Tuesday told parliament that Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion had hit a "tipping point", warning of "real, tangible dangers" for France should Russia defeat Kyiv's forces. International Business Times · Mar 12, 2024
French parliament votes in favour of Macron's Ukraine strategy French lawmakers on Tuesday backed a security accord with Ukraine, after a debate that showed deep divisions over President Emmanuel Macron's policy towards Kyiv. Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2024
France deploys crisis cell to deal with fallout of major cyberattack Cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity" that targeted several French government institutions have been contained, the prime minister's office said Monday evening. The incident raises security concerns just months before Paris is to host the Olympic Games. Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2024
French State Hit By 'Intense' Cyberattack: PM's Office Cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity" have targeted several French government institutions just months before the Paris Olympics but have been contained, the prime minister's office said Monday. International Business Times · Mar 11, 2024
'Best weapon' against terrorism is education, says French PM Prime Minister Gabriel Attal paid tribute to victims of terrorism at a ceremony in the northern French town of Arras this Monday, where a teacher, Dominique Bernard, was killed five months ago by a former pupil with a record of Islamist radicalisation. Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2024
Macron's party launches EU campaign with French far-right in their sights French President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance party sought to cast the country's far-right forces as bedfellows of the Kremlin as they launched their campaign for the European Parliamentary elections at the weekend. Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2024
Macron's Camp Blasts Far Right At EU Election Campaign Launch Allies of French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday sought to cast the country's far-right forces as bedfellows of the Kremlin as the centrist alliance launched its campaign for European Parliament elections. International Business Times · Mar 9, 2024
France becomes first country in the world to make abortion a constitutional right There were scenes of celebrations around France even before the joint parliamentary session began. Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2024
Abortion is enshrined as a constitutional right in France French lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly approved a bill that will enshrine a woman’s right to an abortion in France's constitution. The historic move is designed to prevent the kind of rollback of abortion rights seen in the United States in recent years. Radio France Internationale · Mar 4, 2024
France enshrines abortion rights Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said the special vote is "sending a message to all women: your body belongs to you." Salon · Mar 4, 2024
France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion in constitution French lawmakers approve bill in a 780-72 vote at an exceptional joint session of Parliament. Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2024
Major Victory For Women's Rights: France Embeds Abortion In Constitution The joint session, attended by 925 lawmakers from both houses of parliament, witnessed scenes of elation as almost the entire assembly stood in a protracted standing ovation. International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024
PM Attal says France will do 'whatever it takes' to thwart Russia in Ukraine French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said Tuesday that nothing was off the table in Western efforts to prevent a Russian victory in Ukraine. France 24 · Feb 27, 2024
Radio France Internationale · Feb 23, 2024 French farmers stage tractor protests in Paris on eve of Agriculture Fair Two tractor convoys caused traffic jams on motorways leading to Paris on Friday as they rolled towards the city centre. The action comes a day before France's annual Agriculture Fair, where President Emmanuel Macron risks getting booed by farmers upset over soaring costs.
International Business Times · Feb 23, 2024 Tractors Roll Into Paris As Farmers Up Pressure On Macron Farmers drove their tractors into central Paris on Friday to raise the pressure on President Emmanuel Macron, who has promised them a meeting at France's coming agriculture fair bonanza to discuss their grievances.
Top News · Feb 22, 2024 European Farmers Protest High Production Costs In Madrid Farmers in Madrid and Paris protest EU policies, seeking fair prices and support for sustainable agriculture. Protests reflect broader discontent among Eur...
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2024 Hundreds of farmers descend on Madrid as tractor protests sweep European capitals Organisers said they were bringing 500 tractors and many more farmers on buses into Spain’s capital
Radio France Internationale · Feb 21, 2024 French PM seeks to avert fresh farmer protests with bill of change French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal outlined a package of measures on Wednesday aimed at reassuring farmers that agriculture remained a top priority for the government.
International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024 France Seeks To Placate Farmers As Protests Flare Up Again France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal sought to head off fresh farmers' protests Wednesday, as they resumed direct action including dumping produce and blocking roads in pursuit of their demands.
International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024 France's Macron Replaces Embattled Education Minister French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday replaced his education minister after a series of controversies, seeking to regain momentum for the final phase of his presidency under Prime Minister Gabriel Attal.
International Business Times · Feb 6, 2024 Macron, New French PM Preparing Fresh Reshuffle: Sources French President Emmanuel Macron and his new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal are preparing a second reshuffle within the space of weeks, with the job of the education minister at risk and a heavyweight ex-minister set for a possible comeback, sources said Tuesday.
WEKU · Feb 1, 2024 France's 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after new offers from the government Farmers have blocked highways for days across the country to denounce low wages, heavy regulation and unfair competition from abroad. The unions said the new measures represented "tangible progress."
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024 Macron calls for farming reform as food producers hurl eggs at European parliament Demonstrations calling for help with taxes, costs and environmental rules overshadow EU leaders’ summit
Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2024 France announces new measures in bid to quell farmers protests French farmers have been protesting against insufficient pay, EU regulations and unfair competition from cheap imports.