Politics of France
France Thwarts 24,000 Cyber-Attacks Against Defence Targets
France says it was the subject of 24,000 cyber-attacks against defence targets last year. Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le...
French Jobless Total Falls For the Third Consecutive Month In November
A pedestrian walks past the entrance of a Pole Emploi (National Agency for Employment) France's jobless total fell for...
France Military Chief’s Clarion Call To Boost Defence Spending
France’s military chief on Wednesday took the unusual step of urging the country's next president to raise defence...
Marine Le Pen Short of Funds For 2017 Presidential Run, Party Says
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen lacks the resources needed to fund a presidential campaign in 2017 because French...
IMF’s Lagarde Convicted Over Payout
A French court has found International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde guilty of negligence but did not hand down...
IMF Chief Convicted Over Payout
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IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Convicted Over Payout
A French court has found International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde guilty of negligence but did not hand down...
Sarkozy A Step Closer To Facing Trial Over Campaign Finance Scandal
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy moved a step closer to facing trial over campaign funding irregularities on...
French Prosecutor Calls For IMF’s Lagarde To Be Acquitted
The chief prosecutor in the negligence trial of IMF chief Christine Lagarde in Paris called for her acquittal on...
New French PM Cazeneuve Is Racing Against Time
Less than five months before the first round of presidential elections, France’s new government has desperate little...
IMF Chief Lagarde Goes On Trial Over Payout To French Tycoon
Christine Lagarde is taking time off her day job tackling the world's financial crises to face trial on Monday for her...
Fillon Wins Conservative Candidacy
Francois Fillon is to be the conservative candidate in next year’s French presidential election after his rival Alain...
Francois Fillon Wins France Presidential Primary
Francois Fillon is to be the conservative candidate in next year's French presidential election after his rival Alain...
French Conservative Rivals In Run-Off Poll
Voters in France are choosing between Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe to be their centre-right presidential candidate...
Sarkozy To Sue Over Gaddafi Funding Allegations
Lawyers for former French President Nicolas Sarkozy say they will take legal action against a businessman, Ziad...
Macron Joins Race To ‘unblock France’
Former French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron has announced he is running for president, vowing a "democratic...
France’s Emmanuel Macron To Unveil Presidency Bid
France's former Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron looks set to unveil his bid for the presidency. He is not expected to...
Paris Attacks: France State of Emergency To Be Extended
France's state of emergency imposed after last year's terror attacks in Paris is likely to be extended, Prime Minister...
Could Trump’s Win Boost Le Pen’s Chances In France?
Nobody is rushing to make political predictions right now. But with the French presidential election less than six...