‘I don’t know if it reassured or worried them’: European envoys quiz Le Pen over lunch

French National Assembly unanimously rejects budget bill

The government looks increasingly likely to force through its €43 billion budget squeeze without a parliamentary vote.

Nov 5 2 mins read

Economy minister warns France could ‘hit the wall’ as new figures show GDP contraction

“The French economy is at a standstill,” Finance and Economy Minister Roland Lescure said.

Oct 30 2 mins read

French government mulled blocking social networks and mobile internet amid protests

Paris was in touch with telecom operators in the week leading up to Oct. 24 to examine ways of restricting access to social networks.

Oct 27 3 mins read

French government fails to convince students to stop protests

Student groups said they will continue protesting this weekend and the weekend after.

Oct 26 2 mins read