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France has ‘no lessons to take’ from US on tackling antisemitism, says minister

Comments come after US ambassador accused government of failing to do enough to stem hate crimes against Jews

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25, 2025

France warns against ignoring Iran travel advice following teenager’s disappearance

‘If we often strongly advise against travelling to certain countries, it is precisely so as not to find ourselves at risk’, French minister says

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

France blasts US embassy over anti-diversity letters

France's foreign trade minister is "deeply shocked" by letters sent by the United States' embassy in Paris, warning French companies against using diversity programmes, calling it an "incursion" on French values.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 1, 2025

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US efforts to eliminate diversity initiatives in Europe face backlash from some countries

The EU emphasised anti-discrimination and equality as part of its core values with France, Belgium and Spain pushing back against the letter.

Euronews · Mar 31, 2025

Politicians criticise US efforts to make EU firms reverse diversity initiatives

Officials in France and Belgium hit out at ‘American interference’ amid growing transatlantic tensions

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2025

France 'deeply shocked' by US demand to drop diversity initiatives

A French minister says France won’t compromise after the U.S. State Department reportedly demanded that French companies drop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability

A spokesperson for France's outgoing government says President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the country.”

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

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Outgoing French government to present 'special' budget to avoid shutdown

The outgoing French government has prepared a "special" budget to keep the country running through the end of the year, after Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, which had rejected large parts of the proposed 2025 budget.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2024

French PM Risks Tumbling In Hostile Parliament Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile National Assembly as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024

France's PM risks tumbling in hostile parliament vote

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile parliament as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 2, 2024

France to consider corporate tax increase to lower budget deficit

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier is reportedly considering a one-off increase in corporate tax on the country's biggest companies, as the government faces a deadline on Tuesday to present a budget for 2025, which must address a spiraling deficit.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2024

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