All coverage of France, ranked by recency.
A new wave of nationwide protests is hitting France as grievances expand beyond student concerns to encompass inequality and affordability.
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets for separate demonstrations, putting pressure on governments across the EU.
The protests in France began last month at high schools in Paris' poor northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement focused on inequality, public spending and living standards.
Protesters have set fire to cars and buildings in France as demonstrations escalate.
France is tackling nationwide protests, as students, unions, and activists rally against high prices and inequality.
Following weeks of student protests, the country's Yellow Vest movement called for nationwide protests. According to the CGT union, 800,000 people turned out at 1,750 demonstrations across the country to protest the rising cost of living.
Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to French streets to protest high prices and inequality. Authorities say they fear the rallies could turn violent.
Students, trade unionists and Yellow Vest activists are taking to French streets to protest high prices and inequality. Police and protesters have already clashed in Paris and Marseille.
The cost of living has remained high for a large portion of Americans, a situation that could have been avoided if the president had not ventured into disastrous economic and international policies, explains Nicolas Chapuis, Le Monde's New York correspondent, in his column.
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure says the government will use guardrails for its budget, if needed. He speaks with Avril Hong from the sidelines of 'IMF & World Bank Annual Meetings'. (Source: Bloomberg)
« Ce sont la souveraineté et la sécurité des pays membres de la CPI qui sont bafouées par les sanctions américaines » Le Monde.fr
In announcing the pledge, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the World Bank identified 44 countries that may face food insecurity, notably due to fertiliser supply issues linked to energy price hikes after the US war on Iran.
France is able to slash its huge budget deficit troubling investors across the globe, according to the head of the country's central bank.
French inflation rises to 3.4% in September, highest since January 2024 Reuters
