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France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier set out his stall on Tuesday with his maiden policy speech to a fractious parliament. From slashing debt to boosting nuclear power and restricting immigration, RFI looks at the issues he promised would be top of his government's priorities.

France's finance minister has promised that upcoming tax hikes required to bring the country's finances back on track will be specifically targeted at high-income groups and will be temporary.

Marine Le Pen and other senior figures within France’s far-right National Rally party are standing trial on charges of having embezzled millions in European Parliament funds to finance the party’s own political activities. Marta Lorimer, lecturer in politics at Cardiff University, discusses what the trial could mean for the party’s…

Top European officials condemn Iran's missile attacks on Israel, urging de-escalation and diplomatic solutions.

Prime Minister Michel Barnier pledged new taxes and public spending cuts to reduce a "colossal" debt, in a policy address to the French parliament. France's debt reached more than 110 percent of GDP in the second quarter of 2024.

French Prime Minister Barnier addresses France's debt crisis, proposing tax measures amidst political challenges in a divided National Assembly.

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier pledged new taxes and spending cuts Tuesday to reduce a "colossal" debt, in a policy address that met with a raucous reception from lawmakers who could topple his government at any time.

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier outlined his policy plans in a much-anticipated speech to parliament on Tuesday. Barnier, who leads a government with no clear majority in parliament, was heckled by left-wing lawmakers throughout his address. Here are the key takeaways from his address.

French trade unions have organised more than 180 demonstrations and strikes across the country on Tuesday calling for wage increases and the repeal of the controversial pension reform. The actions coincide with Prime Minister's Michel Barnier's first speech to parliament, where he is expected to outline his new government's priorities.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier outlines the policy priorities of his new government in a much-awaited speech on Tuesday as it seeks to shore up its fragile position following a record two-month transition period that politically paralysed France.

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier is reportedly considering a one-off increase in corporate tax on the country's biggest companies, as the government faces a deadline on Tuesday to present a budget for 2025, which must address a spiraling deficit.