French far-right lawmaker says member data was not compromised in cyberattack on National Rally

Jean-Philippe Tanguy, a lawmaker from France's National Rally (Rassemblement National), said the party's members' and candidates' personal data were not compromised following cyberattacks that targeted the political organization and the social media account of Marine Le Pen. Speaking on French television, Tanguy stated that......

Macron denies France has visa targets or lenient policy for Algerian nationals

French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected claims that France applies a specific numerical target or a relaxed approach to issuing visas for Algerian citizens, stating that the country has “no quantified objective” and “no laxity” in its visa policy. Speaking during a Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, Macron......

Air France launches Paris Stopover to turn airport connections into city breaks

Air France has introduced Paris Stopover, a new travel service designed to encourage international passengers to extend their layovers into short stays in the French capital. Developed in partnership with Extime Travel, the tourism brand of Groupe ADP, the initiative aims to transform connecting flights through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport......

French Environment Minister Monique Barbut remains in government after Macron’s request

French Environment Minister Monique Barbut has agreed to remain in office after President Emmanuel Macron asked her to continue her mission and assured her of his support, her office announced on Wednesday. The minister will stay in charge of the Ministry of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Climate and Nature Negotiations,......

Wildfire in southern France leaves more than 2,300 homes without power as firefighters battle advancing blaze

A fast-moving wildfire in the Var department of southern France has left more than 2,300 households without electricity, with the largest impact reported in the municipality of Cotignac, as emergency crews continue efforts to contain the blaze. According to local authorities, the fire remains active and continues to threaten parts of Cotignac,......

Bruno Retailleau calls for greater impartiality at Constitutional Council ahead of assisted dying ruling

Bruno Retailleau, leader of Les Républicains (LR) and a declared candidate for France's 2027 presidential election, has called on Richard Ferrand, president of the Constitutional Council, to reinforce the institution's impartiality as it prepares to examine legislation establishing a legal right to assisted dying. In a letter......

Lidl egg recall in France after salmonella contamination warning

Several batches of eggs sold in Lidl supermarkets across France have been recalled after authorities identified possible contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacteria responsible for salmonellosis, according to information published on the official Rappel Conso platform. The affected products include packs of 20 and 30 eggs sold until......

French Parliament approves state property reform to improve public asset management and cut costs

France has adopted a major reform of its public property management system after the French Parliament gave final approval to legislation creating a dedicated state-owned property company tasked with overseeing government real estate. The measure is intended to reduce operating costs, improve the management of public assets and finance the......

Guadeloupe faces double water crisis as drought and pollution disrupt daily life

Guadeloupe is facing a severe water crisis this summer, with residents experiencing repeated drinking water cuts while authorities also restrict access to some bathing areas due to pollution risks linked to sanitation problems. The French Caribbean territory is dealing with a combination of persistent drought conditions and long-standing......

ArcelorMittal faces French tax adjustments after audits, company says disputes resolved

Steel giant ArcelorMittal and several of its French subsidiaries have been subject to multiple tax adjustments following audits by French tax authorities, according to corporate documents and company statements. The group said it had challenged the assessments but confirmed that no tax disputes remain active at present. The audits concerned......

Wildfire in France’s Var region destroys 350 hectares as emergency crews battle flames

A major wildfire has swept through France’s Var region, destroying around 350 hectares of land and forcing authorities to evacuate residents and visitors as hundreds of firefighters work to contain the blaze. The fire, which started in a field near Pontevès, has affected a wooded and hilly area in the western part of the Toulon......

France adopts professional sports governance reform targeting football oversight

France has officially adopted a sweeping reform of professional sports governance after the Senate gave its final approval to legislation designed to strengthen oversight across the sector. Although the new law applies to multiple professional sports, it primarily responds to governance and financial concerns that have affected French football......

France's National Rally reports attempted cyber intrusion, denies large-scale data breach

France's National Rally (RN) has confirmed that it was the target of an attempted cyber intrusion but says an internal technical investigation found no evidence of a large-scale exposure of personal data belonging to party members, elected officials or candidates. The party announced that it intends to file a legal complaint as authorities......

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