The new French government under Prime Minister Michel Barnier is clearly moving to the right. As soon as it takes office, the opposition is talking about toppling the government – a threat that Barnier and his ministers should take seriously.
By Claire Stam
Two months after the parliamentary elections, in which the left-wing alliance Nouveau Front Populaire won an unexpected victory, France still has no prime minister and no government. Impatience is growing in the country, as is the unpopularity of the head of state.
By Claire Stam
Following the exploratory talks with President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, the left-wing camp is confident. The conservatives, on the other hand, do not want to be part of a governing coalition.
By Redaktion Table
French MEPs have re-elected Yaël Braun-Pivet, a candidate from Emmanuel Macron's camp, as President of the National Assembly. And things are also going surprisingly well for the president in other respects.
By Claire Stam
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
