Politics

Manon Aubry Rallies Left-Wing Support Across France Ahead of 2026 Municipal Elections PARIS, 22 February 2026 – Manon Aubry, the prominent Member of the European Parliament and Co-Chair of The Left group, has completed a high-profile tour of France this weekend to galvanise support for La France Insoumise (LFI) and the “Nice Front Populaire” ahead […]

Mathilde Panot Faces Political Storm Following Fatal Lyon Clashes PARIS, 22 February 2026 – Mathilde Panot, the President of the La France Insoumise (LFI) parliamentary group, remains at the centre of a heated political confrontation in the National Assembly this week. The tensions follow the death of Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right activist, who succumbed

France Enacts 2026 Finance Law: Key Tax Measures Published in Journal Officiel PARIS, 21 February 2026 – The French government has officially promulgated the 2026 Finance Law (Loi de finances pour 2026), following its publication in the Journal Officiel on Friday, 20 February 2026. The enactment marks the conclusion of a contentious legislative period characterised

Alice Rufo Reaffirms Defence Commitments During Haute-Saône Visit FOUGEROLLES-SAINT-VALBERT, 21 February 2026 – Alice Rufo, the Minister Delegate to the Minister for the Armed Forces and Veterans, conducted a high-profile visit to the Haute-Saône department on Friday to address matters of historical remembrance and modern strategic deterrence. Commemorating Resistance in Fougerolles The Minister Delegate began

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

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

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

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

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,

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