Thousands of firefighters march in Paris demanding more resources
Nearly 8,000 French firefighters marched through Paris, calling for more staff and funding and protesting what unions describe as a lack of government action.
Nearly 8,000 French firefighters marched through Paris, calling for more staff and funding and protesting what unions describe as a lack of government action.
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France is in discussions with the UK on ending the so called one-in-one-out accord of 2025 which aimed to reduce the number of migrants illegally crossing the Channel to England on small boats, the interior ministry said on Wednesday....
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Starting in October, the Nord département is expanding its Camion bleu France Services outreach with a seventh vehicle. This will allow it to make 23 additional stops across a large area stretching from the coast to the Lille metropolitan area....
government
With just months to go before the April 2027 vote, restoring public finances should be a top priority for every candidate. Without at least a minimum of candor and transparency, frustration could easily turn into anger....
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Gluten-free diets have become more common across the world, but in the country known for its bread and pastries, finding 'sans gluten' options can still be a challenge in France. Tell us your advice for enjoying France gluten-free....
schools
In the working-class suburbs of Aubervilliers and Montreuil, protesting students criticized a lack of resources and expressed the feeling of being left out, while rejecting claims that they are manipulated by radical-left politicians....
business
The Global CEOs Dinner Club brings business leaders and political figures together at high-level events in Brussels and is now seeking to expand into France....
government
Allegations are circulating online that Macron will put France at war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power as his second consecutive term comes to an end. However, the country's constitution makes this unfeasible in many ways....
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Real wages have been falling since 2019 – a rare phenomenon – but, for a long time, social transfers and income from assets made up for it. In 2025 and 2026, that is no longer the case. As a result, average purchasing power fell over two consecutive years, something that only hap...
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What threatens France is not so much the risk of bankruptcy as the prospect of a slow decline similar to Italy's trajectory since the 1980s, writes Le Monde journalist Eric Albert in his column....
safety
As fuel prices in France rise well above the levels that sparked the Gilet Jaunes movements, John Lichfield believes it's unlikely the yellow vests will return in force, but it all boosts the chances of a populist victory in next year's presidential election. Can the French gover...
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Rodolphe Saadé, head of the shipping giant, is aiming to put pressure on the French government, which may decide, as part of the national budget, to further tax the group whose profits in 2026 are expected to exceed €2.1 billion earned in 2025....
Local
Launched in July 2025, the pilot program – which was set to expire on October 1 – failed to deliver the results Paris had hoped for. In 2025, nearly 50,000 people attempted to cross the English Channel....
