331 MPs voted for the motion, while the majority was set at 289. Michel Barnier becomes the first head of government to be censored since Georges Pompidou in 1962 and the shortest-lived prime minister of the Fifth Republic.
1 week agoMichel Barnier's government falls after a vote of censure in the Assembly. 331 deputies voted for the censure of the government, with a majority set at 288, the Prime Minister and his government were censured. This had not happened since 1962.
An international police crackdown is under way against people smugglers aiming to transport migrants to the United Kingdom via France, including raids in western Germany, German police say
Saudi Crown Prince receives French President at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh
AFP: France tells Israel all parties must abide by ceasefire agreement in Lebanon
2,000 to 3,000 taxis expected to block Lyon today to protest against the lower pricing of patient transport
France urges Georgia to 'respect right to peaceful protest' amid crackdown
Lebanese Prime Minister, French President discuss ceasefire over phone
Paris: Netanyahu enjoys "immunity" after ICC arrest warrant
Macron calls for 'election of president without delay' after Lebanon ceasefire
Macron: Lebanon deal should pave way for Gaza ceasefire
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French Foreign Minister: We call on Israel and Lebanon to reach a ceasefire agreement
Macron at G20: China has important role in avoiding nuclear escalation
French farmers stepped up their protests on Tuesday against a proposed trade pact between the European Union and four South American countries, blocking a key motorway on the border with Spain and vowing to sow "chaos"
France’s LNG Imports From Russia Hit Record With German Help. Shipments to Dunkirk terminal near Belgian border soar. Germany’s SEFE unloads cargoes as part of supply contract
French farmers protest against Mercosur deal
Saudi and French foreign ministers discuss situation in Gaza and Lebanon
French Foreign Ministry summons Israeli ambassador in protest over arrest of French diplomats in Jerusalem
French readout of Macron Trump call: President Macron just had a 25-minute-long call with President Trump (at around 6 p.m. CET / 12 p.m. EST). He was among the very first heads of state to do so and congratulated him and Vice President-elect JD Vance. He underscored the importance of relying on Europe and taking it into account in the face of shared challenges. They spoke about the international crises, in particular, Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. They agreed to keep in close touch. They had a very warm conversation, building on their strong preexisting relationship.
First telephone conversation between Macron and Trump, announces the Élysée
Germany's Scholz, France's Macron discussed 'close coordination' after US vote, says Berlin
France says Europe must 'take charge of own destiny' as Trump leads US vote
1 month agoThe French Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately updates its map on Morocco, which includes Western Sahara within the country’s borders
French Foreign Ministry to Al Arabiya: The French-American proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon is still on the table
French Foreign Minister: The message to Israel is to cease fire and focus on diplomacy
French Foreign Minister: We seek a ceasefire in Lebanon
Macron: France ready to coordinate aid entry into Lebanon
Macron: We will provide 100 million euros in aid to Lebanon
French Defense Minister: We warn of an imminent civil war in Lebanon
