- 3d ago
Marine Le Pen proposes referendum to ban and fine Islamic veil in French public spaces
National Rally lawmaker Jean-Philippe Tanguy and party leader Marine Le Pen announced plans to fine women wearing headscarves in public spaces through a national referendum if elected in 2027, drawing widespread criticism from rivals.
- 6d ago
Olivier Faure enters French left-wing primary for 2027 presidential race
Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure announced his candidacy to lawmakers following the Blois summer conference, setting up a contest against frontrunner Raphaël Glucksmann in an autumn primary.
- 6d ago
Economic adviser François Durvye leaves Marine Le Pen's 2027 presidential campaign
François Durvye has stepped down as economic adviser to France's Rassemblement National, parting ways with Marine Le Pen during a MEDEF employers conference debate in Paris.
- Aug 24
Raphael Glucksmann enters 2027 French presidential race through October social-democratic primary
The Place Publique MEP will compete in an October primary organized with the Socialist Party, promising a 15 billion euro wage plan funded by higher taxes on the top 1% while rejecting alliances with the radical left.
- Aug 23
Mélenchon proposes ecological conscription and eco-regions at LFI summer school
Jean-Luc Mélenchon closed his party's summer gathering in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère with proposals to reorganize France into river-basin eco-regions and establish mandatory civil defense conscription.
- Aug 23
Bruno Le Maire publishes 60-page manifesto outlining proposals for 2027 presidential election
Former French economy minister Bruno Le Maire has released a 60-page platform proposing state spending cuts, pension de-indexation, and a six-nation European federation ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
- Aug 22
Matthieu Pigasse backs LFI economic proposals and predicts 2027 left victory at party summer gathering
Investment banker and media owner Matthieu Pigasse joined Manuel Bompard at the La France Insoumise summer university in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère on Saturday, dismissing debt crisis fears and signaling readiness for a 2027 presidential run.
- Aug 10
Bayrou's call for broad 2027 primary from PS to Gaullists rejected across French political spectrum
Former Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed a primary spanning the Socialist Party to the Gaullist right to pick a single candidate for the 2027 presidential election, but parties across the spectrum dismissed the idea.
- Aug 3
Paris court rejects Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova's appeal against expulsion order
The Paris administrative court ruled Monday that Xenia Fedorova failed to demonstrate extreme urgency, leaving her house arrest, daily police checks and asset freeze in place. Her lawyer said she was abroad on vacation and won't return unless the order is suspended.
- Jul 29
France orders expulsion of Russian journalist Xenia Fedorova and freezes her assets; she decries censorship
Xenia Fedorova, former head of RT France and now a regular on Vincent Bolloré's media outlets, was served with an expulsion order on Wednesday and placed under house arrest; on Friday the government froze her assets for six months, accusing her of relaying Kremlin propaganda.
- Jul 23
Gironde begins recovery after wildfire that burned 42,000 hectares: tourism, aid, and the risk of resurgence
Two weeks after a wildfire burned 42,000 hectares and forced 220,000 people to evacuate, Gironde's tourism sector is slowly reopening, with occupancy rates far below normal and local officials calling for a 'Marshall Plan' for devastated communities.
- Jul 22
Alès mayor Christophe Rivenq exfiltrated by RAID after bullet threat; DZ Mafia video denies responsibility
Christophe Rivenq received a letter with two 9mm bullets and tags on his home, then was evacuated by RAID over a suspected car bomb. A video from masked individuals claiming to be DZ Mafia denies responsibility, but investigators are probing local traffickers.
- Jul 15
French prosecutors accept court's Le Pen embezzlement ruling, will not appeal to highest court
The Paris prosecutor's office announced on 15 July it will not challenge the appellate ruling that handed Marine Le Pen a three-year prison sentence and a 15-month public-office ban for misusing EU parliamentary funds.
- Jul 15
Musk endorses Le Pen as 'France's last hope', drawing accusations of foreign interference
The X owner called the far-right leader 'France's last hope' on Wednesday, prompting the French foreign minister to urge him to reconsider and lawmakers to demand scrutiny of platform algorithms.
- Jul 15
Attal's Renaissance party sues Le Pen and National Rally for trademark infringement over campaign slogan
Gabriel Attal's Renaissance party filed a lawsuit against Marine Le Pen and the National Rally on Wednesday, alleging the far-right candidate's new campaign poster slogan 'For France, the Renaissance' constitutes trademark counterfeiting and unfair competition.
- Jul 12
Le Pen holds dominant 34-35.5% lead in 2027 French presidential poll, Mélenchon closes in on second-round spot
An Elabe poll for BFMTV and La Tribune Dimanche places the National Rally leader at 34 to 35.5% in the first round, with Jean-Luc Mélenchon edging closer to Edouard Philippe for the second qualifying place.
- Jul 11
Rajoy's 'no Frenchmen' column on France's World Cup team ignites cross-border political storm before Spain-France semifinal
Former Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy's column saying France's World Cup squad plays 'without Frenchmen' has been condemned as racist by both French and Spanish officials, overshadowing tonight's Spain-France semifinal.
- Jul 10
EU warns Meta over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram design, threatening multibillion-dollar fine
The European Commission has issued a stark warning to Meta, stating that the 'addictive' design of Facebook and Instagram may violate EU digital rules and demanding changes to protect children and teens.
- Jul 8
Marine Le Pen launches presidential campaign in La Fleche after court upholds conviction but permits candidacy
Marine Le Pen officially launched her presidential campaign in La Fleche on Wednesday, a day after an appeals court upheld her embezzlement conviction but shortened her ban on running for office, drawing both cheers and jeers from the crowd.
- Jul 8
Vox leader Abascal breaks with Trump over Meloni jabs, citing ally treatment
Santiago Abascal, leader of Spain's far-right Vox, has publicly rebuked Donald Trump for mocking Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, marking his first direct criticism of the US president and signalling a strategic pivot for the party.
