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French lawmakers approve bill to end 'marital duty' after consent concerns

France, Jan. 29 -- The cross-party bill, backed by more than 120 MPs, passed the National Assembly on Wednesday with 106 votes in favour and zero against. It now heads to the Senate for approval. Th... Read More


French Senate rejects assisted dying law after heated debate

France, Jan. 29 -- The bill had easily passed the lower National Assembly last year but was heavily amended in the upper house after often angry and chaotic debate led by right-wing and centrist senat... Read More


Macron hosts Chadian President Deby for talks aimed at resetting ties

France, Jan. 29 -- Talks will focus on the future of relations between France and Chad, with the stated aim of building a renewed and mutually beneficial partnership, according to a statement from the... Read More


How Trump's trade threats have reshaped Europe's global strategy

France, Jan. 29 -- For decades, the Euopean Union - the world's largest trading bloc - has operated within an international order anchored by close economic and security ties with the United States. ... Read More


'Nouvelle Vague' dominates Cesar nominations, Jim Carrey to get lifetime award

France, Jan. 28 -- After a year marked by a lack of major successes for French cinema in 2025, the Cesar Academy revealed on Wednesday the list of nominees for its 51st ceremony. Nouvelle Vague, a fi... Read More


'Nouvelle Vague' leads Cesar race as Jim Carrey set for Honorary Award

France, Jan. 28 -- After a year marked by a lack of major successes for French cinema in 2025, the Cesar Academy revealed on Wednesday the list of nominees for its 51st ceremony. Nouvelle Vague, a fi... Read More


French government holds firm as divisive budget survives no-confidence votes

France, Jan. 28 -- France's National Assembly on Tuesday once again rejected two motions of censure aimed at bringing down Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government, clearing the way for the 2026 ... Read More


Divisive budget moves forward as French PM survives new no confidence votes

France, Jan. 28 -- France's National Assembly on Tuesday once again rejected two motions of censure aimed at bringing down Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government, clearing the way for the 2026 ... Read More


French Senate to vote on assisted dying as end-of-life debate intensifies

France, Jan. 28 -- After a week of fraught and emotionally charged debate, France's Senate will vote on Wednesday on two bills dealing with end-of-life care. While senators are expected to approve a ... Read More


Macron hosts Denmark and Greenland leaders in show of European unity

France, Jan. 28 -- France will stage a prominent display of European solidarity on Wednesday, with President Emmanuel Macron welcoming Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Min... Read More