Emmanuel Macron

Macron Calls for Massive EU Defense Fund Amid Rising Strategic Uncertainty

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European Union (EU) member states to unite behind a "massive, common funding" initiative aimed at bolstering Europe's defense and security, potentially unlocking investments worth hundreds of billions of euros. In an interview published...
Michel Barnier, French Prime Minister

Michel Barnier Outlasts the Lettuce: France’s Conservative Prime Minister Steadies Leadership Amid Political Storms

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has achieved a major symbolic victory by surpassing the brief 49-day tenure of former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, whose rapid political demise became an international punchline involving a head of lettuce. Truss's downfall in...
France Culture Minister Rachida Dati

France’s New Proposal Could See Non-EU Tourists Paying More to Visit Paris’ Iconic Landmarks

The landscape of Paris' tourism industry, France’s Culture Minister Rachida Dati has recently suggested a series of changes that could lead to higher entry fees for non-EU visitors at some of Paris’ most popular attractions. The proposal is aimed at...
French

French Politics Under Far Right’s Dominant Influence

In a significant political shift, the far-right National Rally (RN) has emerged victorious yet again, marking a pivotal moment in French politics. With this win, the RN is poised to fundamentally reshape the political landscape, a development that has left...