Politics

Marina Ferrari Outlines Vision for French Sport During Ain Visit

Marina Ferrari Outlines Vision for French Sport During Ain Visit BELLEY, 21 February 2026 – Marina Ferrari, the Minister of Sports, Youth, and Community Life, concluded a high-profile visit to the Ain department this week, reinforcing the government’s commitment to local athletic infrastructure and addressing the ongoing governance crisis surrounding the 2030 Winter Olympics. Regional […]

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France Promulgates 2026 Finance Act Following Constitutional Council Approval

France Promulgates 2026 Finance Act Following Constitutional Council Approval PARIS, 21 February 2026 – The French government has officially published the 2026 Finance Act (Loi de finances pour 2026) in the Journal Officiel, marking the end of a protracted legislative battle. The enactment follows a decisive ruling by the Constitutional Council on 19 February, which

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Grenoble Municipal Elections 2026: Alain Carignon Emerges as Key Challenger

Grenoble Municipal Elections 2026: Alain Carignon Emerges as Key Challenger GRENOBLE, 19 February 2026 – The race for the Grenoble City Hall has intensified as veteran politician Alain Carignon solidifies his position as the primary challenger to the left-wing coalition. With less than a month to go before the first round of voting on 15

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French Municipal Elections 2026: How to Vote by Proxy (Procuration)

French Municipal Elections 2026: How to Vote by Proxy (Procuration) PARIS, 19 February 2026 – As France prepares for the upcoming municipal elections, citizens who are unable to attend their local polling stations in person are being urged to arrange their voting proxies (procurations) ahead of the March deadlines. With the first round of voting

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Marion Maréchal Demands Ban on Far-Left Groups Following Activist Death in Lyon

Marion Maréchal Demands Ban on Far-Left Groups Following Activist Death in Lyon STRASBOURG, 17 February 2026 – Marion Maréchal, the Member of the European Parliament and President of the Identité-Libertés party, has intensified her rhetoric against France’s radical left following the fatal beating of a 23-year-old far-right activist in Lyon. The death of the youth,

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Eva Joly Proposed to Lead Norwegian Investigation into Epstein Links

Eva Joly Proposed to Lead Norwegian Investigation into Epstein Links PARIS, 12 February 2026 – Eva Joly, the renowned Franco-Norwegian anti-corruption magistrate and former presidential candidate, has emerged as the primary choice to lead a high-profile independent commission in Norway. The commission is tasked with investigating historical ties between Norwegian public figures and the late

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Bruno Retailleau Signals 2027 Presidential Bid Amidst Republican Party Realignment

Bruno Retailleau Signals 2027 Presidential Bid Amidst Republican Party Realignment PARIS, 12 February 2026 – Bruno Retailleau, the influential president of Les Républicains (LR), has formally indicated his intention to run for the French presidency in 2027. The announcement, delivered to party officials on Thursday, marks a definitive shift for the conservative heavyweight who previously

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US Attorney General Pam Bondi Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Epstein Files and Benghazi Arrest

US Attorney General Pam Bondi Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Epstein Files and Benghazi Arrest WASHINGTON, 11 February 2026 – The United States Attorney General, Pam Bondi, is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee today to defend the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent conduct. The hearing, marked by intense bipartisan interest, focuses on the controversial release

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Sarah Knafo Faces Criticism Over Navigo Pass Price Error in Paris Mayoral Race

Sarah Knafo Faces Criticism Over Navigo Pass Price Error in Paris Mayoral Race PARIS, 09 February 2026 – Sarah Knafo, the Reconquête candidate for the 2026 Paris municipal elections, has found herself at the centre of a political storm following a series of factual errors during a live television interview on Sunday. The ’52 Euro’

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Budget 2026 : Le Conseil constitutionnel examine un texte sous tension

France 2026 Budget: Constitutional Council Begins Final Review Following Unprecedented Referral PARIS, 06 February 2026 – Following months of political deadlock and the narrow survival of two no-confidence motions, France’s 2026 state budget has moved to its final hurdle: the Constitutional Council. In a move described by legal experts as highly unusual, Prime Minister Sébastien

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