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French farm unions plan new mobilizations after dissatisfaction with government response

Several French agricultural unions have announced plans for renewed mobilizations in January after expressing disappointment with the government’s response to their demands. A letter sent by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu outlining measures to address the crisis has been described by union......

French development agency cuts back funding in Africa In 2025

The French Development Agency (AFD) significantly reduced its financial commitments in Africa in 2025, scaling back its interventions on the continent by nearly one third, according to statements made by its management this week. Despite maintaining an overall investment volume comparable to the previous......

Macron heads to China to strengthen trade ties and discuss Ukraine conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron will begin a three-day state visit to China on Wednesday, aiming to deepen economic cooperation and encourage Beijing to play a constructive role in efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. According to the French presidency, Macron intends......

Macron says France is “Turning The Page” with Africa amid shifting influence

French President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up a five-day tour of Mauritius, South Africa, Gabon, and Angola, reiterating his long-standing promise that France is "turning the page" in its relations with Africa. However, analysts note that the reality on the ground is far more complex. French......

Macron set for fourth State visit to China as both nations seek stronger ties

French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing for his fourth state visit to China this week, a trip aimed at reinforcing political and economic cooperation at a time of heightened global uncertainty. Beijing confirmed on Monday that the three-day visit will begin Wednesday at the invitation of Chinese......

Two French Nationals extradited from Morocco in cocaine trafficking case

Two French citizens were extradited from Morocco and placed under formal investigation in Toulouse on Friday, authorities confirmed, as part of a crackdown on an organized drug trafficking network operating between Spain and France. Both suspects were also placed in pre-trial......

France to launch new voluntary military service amid security concerns

Paris, November 27, 2025 – French President Emmanuel Macron is set to unveil a new voluntary military service in the Alps on Thursday, designed to strengthen the armed forces and respond to heightened security concerns, particularly related to Russia. The program will replace the Universal National......

French senate blocks suspension of pension reform

France’s Senate has voted to strike down a provision in the 2026 Social Security Financing Bill that sought to temporarily halt the government’s contentious pension reform. The measure would have pushed the planned rise in the retirement age to January 2028, but lawmakers rejected the suspension......

Iran’s Foreign Minister to hold talks in Paris on November 26

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Paris on November 26 for high-level discussions with France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. The meeting will address a wide range of bilateral and regional......

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