French politics5 days agoEurope's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron saysThe French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by €3.5bn (£3bn) in 2026.5 days ago2 Apr 2025Marine Le Pen's ban outraged France's far right - they may well take revengeCould the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?2 Apr 202531 Mar 2025'Le Pen decision making some nervous about French democracy'31 Mar 202530 Mar 2025Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopesAccused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally leader can run again.30 Mar 20257 Jan 2025Jean-Marie Le Pen - founder of French far right and 'Devil of the Republic'A Holocaust denier and unrepentant extremist on race and immigration, the far-right politician has died at 96.7 Jan 202519 Dec 2024The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproarThe EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.19 Dec 202413 Dec 2024François Bayrou commands respect - but can he save France from crisis? It is hard to see how he can avoid the same man-traps that felled his predecessor, writes Hugh Schofield. 13 Dec 20246 Dec 2024Emmanuel Macron vows to name new French PM within daysMacron rejected calls to resign, a day after his prime minister was ousted in a no-confidence vote.6 Dec 20245 Dec 2024Barnier downfall threatens to set a pattern for what lies aheadParis correspondent Hugh Schofield asks if the next French prime minister will face the same fate as Michel Barnier. 5 Dec 2024...
