The parliamentary elections have not brought the political clarity desired by President Emmanuel Macron. On the contrary: France's party landscape is more divided than ever, regardless of political direction. This makes it extremely difficult to form a government.
By Claire Stam
As an unexpected surprise, the left-wing coalition emerges victorious from the second round of the parliamentary elections in France. However, it did not achieve an absolute majority. It remains to be seen who will form the future government.
By Claire Stam
After the decisive victory of the far-right Rassemblement National in the European elections, France's President Emmanuel Macron has announced the dissolution of the National Assembly. New parliamentary elections will be held later this month.
By Claire Stam
French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out his line in several interviews in the run-up to the summit with Xi Jinping: While he supports tough demands on trade, he wants China to be involved in major global crises.
By Christiane Kuehl
France's serious budget deficit fuels tensions between Economy Minister Le Maire and his boss Emmanuel Macron. This also impacts the European election campaign.
By Claire Stam
While Berlin and Brussels are discussing how to strengthen farmers in the supply chain, French President Emmanuel Macron has boldly announced that price floors for agricultural products will apply in the future. But in practice, many questions remain unanswered.
By Claire Stam
More ammunition, more weapons, and even the deployment of their own troops in Ukraine were discussed by 20 heads of state and government on Monday evening in Paris. Host Emmanuel Macron does not rule out the deployment of his own soldiers.
By Redaktion Table
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Wolfgang Schäuble at the state ceremony in the Bundestag. The deceased politician was a great servant of Germany, a great European and a great friend of Germany.
By Okan Bellikli
With the government reshuffle in France, Clément Beaune has lost his post as transport minister. Apparently, he now wants to focus on Brussels. President Macron has to decide between a national and a European campaign for the European elections.
By Claire Stam
France's former education minister Gabriel Attal has been appointed as the youngest prime minister of the Fifth Republic. The 34-year-old will have to try to give Macron's remaining term of office a new dynamic.
By Claire Stam
