Politics
Palestinians have expressed mixed reactions following French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement of France’s intention to officially recognize a Palestinian state. While some view the move as a positive step forward, others remain skeptical, pointing to the ongoing suffering in Gaza......
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September, sparking sharp divisions among France’s political leaders. While the left hailed it as a necessary and overdue step, the right and far-right......
Tensions are flaring within the French government, particularly between President Emmanuel Macron and Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. A scheduled meeting between the two, expected to take place on Thursday afternoon, was abruptly postponed, according to sources close to the president, as reported......
Nearly two decades after her first presidential campaign, former French minister Ségolène Royal has indicated her willingness to return to the political arena. Speaking to Le Figaro, she announced that she would be a candidate in a Socialist Party primary ahead of the 2027 presidential......
The French military officially withdrew from Senegal on Thursday, marking the end of its permanent presence in West Africa. This withdrawal, which began in March, culminated with the handover of the last two French military bases to Senegalese authorities. Final handover of military bases The largest......
A court in Bordeaux has stripped a French couple of their parental rights following allegations that they planned to sacrifice their five-year-old son during a trip to Morocco’s desert. While the court partially acquitted them of criminal conspiracy charges, both parents received suspended sentences......
French-Moroccan Najat Vallaud-Belkacem has been named senior advisor at France’s prestigious Court of Audit, igniting debate over the appointment's timing and fairness. During a cabinet meeting on July 16, the government, on the recommendation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, approved Vallaud-Belkacem’s......
France has officially shifted its foreign policy stance by fully recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, a move described by analysts as historic and strategically significant. In a landmark message sent by French President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI on July 30, 2024,......
A delegation from the city of Nice, France, visited the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region on Tuesday to explore the area's economic and infrastructure development, as well as its potential for future cooperation and investment. Led by Olivier Bettati, Special Advisor to the Mayor of Nice, the delegation......
On the occasion of France’s national holiday, King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to French President Emmanuel Macron, reaffirming Morocco’s determination to strengthen the strategic ties between the two nations. In his message, the Moroccan monarch extended his warmest wishes......
A decade after the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, a new YouGov survey reveals that most people in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain would support Britain’s return to the bloc. However, this support largely depends on the UK accepting full EU membership terms, rather than retaining......
The Moroccan and French parliaments have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation as part of preparations for the upcoming Franco-Moroccan Inter-Parliamentary Forum. This initiative aims to deepen collaboration on political, diplomatic, and parliamentary levels, building on a long......
France and the United Kingdom have announced plans to coordinate their nuclear deterrence strategies, pledging to protect Europe from any “extreme threat.” This historic agreement marks a major evolution in their defense doctrine amidst growing security concerns in Europe. A united nuclear......
