Paris, Feb 18 (EFE).- The political battle that began in France following the death of a young man linked to far-right movements intensified on Wednesday, with accusations flying between parties over incitement to violence. The investigation has pointed to far-left militants as responsible for the death of young Quentin Deranque on Saturday, two days after … Read more
Paris, Feb 2 (EFE).- As of Monday, France has a budget for 2026 to navigate the final stretch of Emmanuel Macron’s second and final presidential term. This outcome follows Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government surviving another two no-confidence motions filed by left-wing groups (excluding the Socialists) and Marine Le Pen’s far-right party. As expected, the … Read more
International Desk, Dec 31 (EFE).- Across Europe, New Year’s Eve 2026 featured spectacular celebrations, blending historic traditions with modern festivities. Cities geared up for unforgettable nights with London hosting an iconic fireworks display over the Thames, near the London Eye, accompanied by the chime of Big Ben. Paris focused on the Champs-Élysées, where a massive … Read more
By Antonio Torres del Cerro Paris (EFE).– Brigitte Bardot, the French actress and singer who became a global symbol of cinema and sensuality in the 1950s and 1960s, died on Sunday at the age of 91, her foundation announced. Her death stirred deep emotion in France, where she is remembered as a paradoxical cultural icon, … Read more
Paris (EFE).- French agricultural unions continued on Friday their protests against the culling of herds affected by lumpy skin disease; however, some unions expressed openness to a potential Christmas truce regarding the government’s request to end road blockades. As of Friday, shortly before the French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, began separate meetings with the agricultural … Read more
Paris (EFE).- French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Wednesday that France would oppose the agreement between the European Union and Mercosur “very firmly” if the European institutions, the Commission and the Council, tried to impose it, according to government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon. Macron made this statement during the Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday … Read more
By Luis Miguel Pascual Paris (EFE).- The Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé will collect the back pay he was owed by Paris Saint-Germain for his final months with the French club, as ruled by the Paris labor court on Tuesday. It’s a triumph for the player, who has been claiming 55 million euros. His previous … Read more
By Catalina Guerrero Paris (EFE).- The French government is scrambling to contain a new wave of farmer protests in southwestern France, sparked by the spread of a contagious cattle disease and opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, as Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard traveled to the region and Paris signaled resistance to signing the pact. The … Read more
Paris, Dec 9 (EFE).- French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday after managing to push through the Social Security budget, paving the way for the adoption of the 2026 accounts. The text, which still has to pass through the Senate, was supported by 247 deputies, mostly from the bloc close … Read more
By Nerea González Paris (EFE).- One year after reopening following a massive restoration effort sparked by the 2019 fire that shocked Paris and the world, Notre Dame Cathedral has become the most visited monument in the French capital, drawing 11 million visitors, more than the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower. Since Archbishop Laurent Ulrich … Read more
By Antonio Torres del Cerro Paris (EFE).– On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the Nov. 13, 2015 attacks, hundreds of people gathered Wednesday at Paris’s Place de la République to light candles and lay flowers in memory of the 132 victims of the deadliest strikes on French soil since World War II. “The … Read more
By Cristina Sánchez Reyes Mexico City (EFE).- During French President Emmanuel Macron’s official visit to Mexico on Friday, the temporary exhibition of the Azcatitlán and Bouterini centuries-old manuscripts (códices in Spanish) symbolized a new stage in the relationship between the two countries. During the meeting, the two governments announced plans to comprehensively relaunch diplomatic, cultural, … Read more
