France’s debt troubles stir memories of the euro crisis
How long before Paris and others start looking to the ECB to rescue them?
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politico.eu
06.10.2026
France’s Mélenchon doubles down on student protests despite violent clashes
The presidential candidate is calling on supporters to join demonstrations Tuesday despite being accused of fueling unrest.
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politico.eu
06.10.2026
Merz and Macron want the EU to hit back harder — and faster — against trade threats
France and Germany want to give Brussels new powers to rapidly block imports deemed an economic or security threat.
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politico.eu
05.10.2026
Emmanuel Macron is most impressive world leader on AI, says Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO tells Decoded by POLITICO the French president is “extremely thoughtful and has been for a long time about where this is going.”
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politico.eu
05.10.2026
Push to ban EU left group over French riots
The European Left Alliance could face European Parliament vote this month after ECR starts gathering signatures.
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politico.eu
05.10.2026
‘Maxi merde’: French presidential campaign rattled by a week of chaos
Nobody has emerged unscathed, but the spotlight is firmly on the far left and the far right.
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politico.eu
02.10.2026
G7 agrees major release of oil stocks following pressure from the US
France said the agreement meant the U.S. would not ban the export of diesel.
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politico.eu
02.10.2026
Diesel : sous la pression des Etats-Unis, l’exécutif envisage de libérer une part importante de ses réserves
L’exécutif français a proposé aux autres pays européens de mettre sur le marché 100 millions de barils de pétrole brut et de gazole. Une concession majeure envers les Etats-Unis.
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politico.eu
02.10.2026
France floats major oil and diesel reserve release in response to US pressure
Paris has suggested releasing 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel in what would be a significant concession to Washington.
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politico.eu
02.10.2026
Diesel américain : la France et quatre autres pays européens s’accordent sur une réponse “ferme”
Ces pays et la Commission européenne ont tenu jeudi une réunion d’urgence pour répondre aux appels lancés par les Etats-Unis en faveur d’un déblocage des réserves de carburant.
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politico.eu
01.10.2026
Europäische Länder vereinbaren „entschlossene“ Reaktion auf Diesel-Druck aus den USA
Die Länder, darunter Großbritannien, Frankreich und Deutschland, hielten am Donnerstag eine Krisensitzung ab, um auf die Forderungen der Trump-Regierung nach einer Freigabe ihrer Dieselreserven zu rea
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politico.eu
01.10.2026
European countries agree on ‘assertive’ response to US pressure on diesel
The countries, including Britain, France and Germany, held an emergency meeting Thursday to respond to calls from the Trump administration to release fuel reserves.
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politico.eu
01.10.2026
France increases defense budget despite strained public finances
The boost is in line with a new military planning law adopted over the summer.
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politico.eu
01.10.2026
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
30.09.2026
Family first: Le Pen clan tightens its grip as Bardella hits trouble
France’s far-right leader is surrounding herself with family and longtime loyalists as her party president faces a damaging new controversy.
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politico.eu
30.09.2026
French presidential hopeful Philippe proposes pushing retirement age to 65
The former PM is presenting himself as a responsible candidate unafraid to address hard truths.
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politico.eu
29.09.2026
French far right’s Bardella denies reports he made antisemitic comments
Mediapart published several comments it alleged the MEP made as a teenager and young activist.
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politico.eu
28.09.2026
Pope Leo urges concessions to end war in Ukraine
The pontiff addressed challenges facing Europe in a speech near the French-German border.
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politico.eu
28.09.2026
Far right scores historic victory in French Senate election
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally can form a group in the French parliament's upper house for the first time.
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politico.eu
28.09.2026
Eleven charged with murder aggravated by speech against ‘white race’ in France
Thomas Perotto's killing in 2023 was followed by mobilization from far-right groups.
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politico.eu
26.09.2026