- Jul 24
French judges add racism aggravating circumstance to Crépol murder charges after anti-white witness accounts
Investigating judges in the 2023 Crépol murder case have added the aggravating circumstance of racism against 'the white race and the French nation', citing witness reports of anti-white slurs during the attack that killed 16-year-old Thomas Perotto.
- Jul 5
Édouard Philippe launches 2027 presidential bid with Paris rally, casting himself as the unifying right‑centre candidate
The former prime minister drew about 5,000 supporters to the Adidas Arena on 5 July, unveiling his "Croire en nous" slogan and a programme centred on children, schools, and public‑finance discipline.
- Jul 1
Wauquiez opens door to Philippe, tells Retailleau to 'know how to withdraw' from 2027 race
Laurent Wauquiez, head of Les Républicains' parliamentary group, urged rival Bruno Retailleau to step aside if his presidential bid fails to gain traction, while praising Horizons candidate Edouard Philippe as capable of 'embodying order and seriousness.'
