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French minister accuses Algeria of 'aggression' in deportation standoff

France does not want "war with Algeria" but the North African nation is "aggressing" France by refusing to accept deportees, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said on Wednesday.

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Why Does France Want the Statue of Liberty Back—138 Years After Gifting It to the US?

A French politician has suggested the US return the Statue of Liberty, citing a decline in American democratic values.

International Business Times UK

From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happen

A French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty

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Unions tense as French PM rejects return to retirement age of 62

French trade unions and opposition parties involved in negotiating France’s controversial pension reform have asked for "clarification" from Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, who on Sunday said that returning to a retirement age of 62, down from 64, was impossible.

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Shine, sisters!

This week on The Sound Kitchen we’ll celebrate International Women’s Day. You’ll hear the answer to the question about the French Socialist party and the no-confidence vote, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and Erwan Rome’s “Music from Erwan” – all that, as well as the new quiz and bonus…

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French prime minister again lashes out at US over Ukraine, says pause in aid is 'unbearable'

France’s prime minister has decried the U_S_ pause on military aid for Ukraine as “unbearable.”

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy says he will work under Trump’s leadership as he proposes Ukraine peace plan

Ukrainian president signals willingness to sign US minerals deal as he attempts to rebuild ties after Oval Office clash

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French clergy acknowledge responsibility in school sexual abuse scandal

The Congregation of the Fathers of Bétharram has acknowledged responsibility in widespread sexual abuse at a Catholic boarding school it oversees near the town of southwestern town of Pau, where Prime Minister François Bayrou has been mayor since 2014. Meanwhile a prosecutor has dismissed complaints alleging Bayrou failed to act…

Radio France Internationale

French PM Bayrou slams Trump’s 'brutal' humiliation of Zelensky in Oval Office

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s harsh treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, describing it as a shocking display of "brutality" designed to humiliate Zelensky and coerce him into acquiescing to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demands.

Radio France Internationale

Algeria refused Mulhouse attacker under French deportation order '10 times'

The man who stabbed one person to death and wounded six others in Mulhouse, eastern France, has been charged with terrorism offences and remanded in custody. Prime Minister François Bayrou said the attacker had been under a deportation order to Algeria for previous crimes, but Algeria had repeatedly refused to…

Radio France Internationale

French social partners start three months of pension reform discussions

France’s labour and management representatives begin three months of negotiations Thursday on the 2023 pension reform that raised the retirement age to 64. While some unions call for the reform to be repealed, the government is asking for the system’s budget to be balanced by 2030, which might not be…

Radio France Internationale

France condemns Hamas as remains of Franco-Israeli hostage Yahalomi returned

France has condemned the death of Franco-Israeli hostage Ohad Yahalomi, whose remains were returned by Hamas this week, with President Emmanuel Macron calling for an end to the group's "barbarity".

Radio France Internationale

PM Bayrou gathers ministers for immigration talks amid Franco-Algerian tensions

Prime Minister François Bayrou is bringing together key ministers this Wednesday to tackle one of France’s most pressing issues – managing migration flows more effectively.This comes as the French government remains divided on the best approach to immigration and growing tensions with Algeria.

Radio France Internationale

Risk of wider war in Europe has ‘never been so high’, says French prime minister

The UK and France has banded together to propose 30,000 European troops stationed in Ukraine

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Why Catholic school sexual abuse scandal is plaguing France’s prime minister

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has vowed to support an investigation into decades of alleged abuse at a Catholic school, following accusations from the left that he misled parliament by claiming he was unaware of the case while he was a local official and education minister. Pressure on Bayrou increased…

The Guardian - UK

Mayotte has been French for longer than Nice. Why is it still treated with colonial arrogance?

The Indian Ocean island is an integral part of France and the EU – but the aftermath of a devastating cyclone has highlighted its neglect, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Guardian - UK

Even if France’s budget doesn’t tackle the public deficit, let’s give thanks it exists

Politics have sunk so low since Emmanuel Macron’s snap election, we’re just grateful when foretold catastrophes don’t materialise

Radio France Internationale

PM Bayrou calls for national debate on immigration after controversial 'flooding' comments

Prime Minister François Bayrou has called for a national debate on immigration and what it means to be French, days after stirring controversy with comments about immigrants 'flooding' France.

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Bayrou's government survives no-confidence vote over France's 2025 budget

France’s government survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday allowing the 2025 budget to make its way through parliament.

Fortune

The thorny question of French retirement reform is on the table again under France's new government. Does it stand a chance?

Today, the French retirement reform is an expensive system, threatening to break the economy.

Radio France Internationale

PM Bayrou set to survive no-confidence vote, but political turmoil persists

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is expected to survive a no-confidence vote in parliament this Wednesday, winning some breathing space after less than two months in office but by no means ensuring his long-term future.

Radio France Internationale

French PM pushes through budget, faces second no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou invoked special executive powers on Monday to push through the 2025 budget proposal without a vote, prompting a no-confidence motion by the hard-left France Unbowed party.

Radio France Internationale

French PM in hot water over migrant 'flooding' gaffe

Prime Minister François Bayrou has come under fire over his remarks on immigration that have sparked controversy, threatening the fragile political alliances that are keeping his government afloat.

Radio France Internationale

French PM Bayrou saves 4,000 teaching jobs in budget cuts reversal

French Prime Minister François Bayrou said 4,000 public teaching jobs would not be cut in the 2025 budget, reversing a plan by his predecessor Michel Barnier.

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump will huff and he’ll puff, but if Europe’s leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand

The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause

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