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Macron to Visit Mexico Next Week for Talks on Cultural Repatriation and Trade

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Mexico on November 7 for a brief but significant diplomatic trip focused on strengthening cultural and economic ties, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced during her Thursday morning press conference. Sheinbaum said her government’s main priority during the talks will be the repatriation of pre-Hispanic codices currently held in France, which she described as “very important for Mexico’s heritage.” Macron will...

French Lawmakers Approve Surprise Tax Hikes on Multinationals Amid Budget Turmoil

France’s National Assembly has passed two unexpected amendments to next year’s budget bill, targeting multinational corporations with steep tax increases. The measures, approved late Tuesday, double the existing digital tax on global tech firms and introduce a 25 percent minimum tax on profits earned from activities in France. The votes, backed by both far-right and far-left lawmakers, defied Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government and deepened...

French Government Faces Mounting Pressure Over Wealth Tax Debate

France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is facing growing political pressure as debates over a proposed wealth tax threaten to deepen divisions in parliament. Lawmakers...

Macron Urges EU to Consider Strongest Trade Measure Against China Over Raw Material Controls

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European Union leaders to consider deploying the bloc’s most powerful trade instrument against China amid rising concerns over...

Louvre Chief Admits ‘Terrible Failure’ After €88 Million Jewel Heist

The director of the Louvre Museum, Laurence des Cars, has admitted to a “terrible failure” in the museum’s security following a daytime jewel heist...

French PM Sébastien Lecornu Survives No-Confidence Votes but Faces Political Turmoil Ahead

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has narrowly survived two no-confidence votes in parliament, securing temporary stability just days after taking office. The most critical...

French PM Lecornu Poised to Survive No-Confidence Votes After Pension Reform Suspension

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu appears likely to survive two no-confidence votes in the National Assembly after offering to suspend President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial...

Macron Defends Leadership, Blames Rivals for France’s Political Instability

French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected opposition calls for his resignation, accusing rival political parties of creating instability during one of France’s most turbulent...

Macron Reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as French Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after accepting his dramatic resignation. Lecornu, who previously stepped down after...

Macron to Name New French Prime Minister Amid Deepening Political Crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to appoint a new prime minister by Friday, aiming to restore stability following the resignation of Sébastien Lecornu...

Outgoing French PM Lecornu Says Route Still Open to Avert Snap Elections

 France’s outgoing prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, expressed optimism that snap parliamentary elections could still be avoided, saying most lawmakers were ready to cooperate on...

Macron Faces Growing Pressure to Call Snap Elections or Step Down Amid Political Turmoil

French President Emmanuel Macron is under escalating pressure to call early parliamentary elections or resign as his political allies join opponents in demanding action...

Macron Unveils New French Cabinet Amid Political Turmoil and Budget Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new government in a bid to end France’s ongoing political deadlock, but opposition parties have already vowed...

Erdoğan and Macron Pledge to Strengthen Türkiye–France Cooperation

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and French President Emmanuel Macron met on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York to...