#french-politics

#french-politics

Lecornu, 39, who said humility was the key approach, now faces the difficult task of gaining enough support from France's divided parliament to pass a budget if he is to avoid being swiftly ousted in the same way as Bayrou, and before him, the rightwing Michel Barnier, who only lasted three months. We will get there no path is impossible, Lecornu said.

The National Assembly, where the French prime minister, Francois Bayrou, and his government is expected to lose a vote of confidence on Monday after activating article 49.1 of the country's constitution Photograph: Christophe Petit-Tesson/EPA A circus group performs during the second Africa climate summit, which is being hosted by Ethiopia Photograph: Tiksa Negeri/Reuters Residents including children sit in a rescue boat as they are evacuated during flooding caused by monsoon rains and rising water levels along the Chenab River Photograph: Quratulain Asim/Reuters

What's the point of bringing down the government?

The conclusions of the commission of inquiry, which began its work in March and heard from 135 people, including survivors of abuse at other schools, add further pressure on Bayrou, who survived a vote of no confidence on Tuesday.

Dati's acceptance of nearly €300,000 from GDF Suez during her time in the European parliament raises serious ethical questions about influence and accountability.

The French Socialists' position on nuclear testing reflects a broader issue of colonialism in the Pacific, highlighting the intertwining of military and environmental concerns.

The proposed law scrapping some environmental rules was rejected, but farmers felt satisfied as they redirected their efforts to influence the more favorable Senate.

Bruno Retailleau’s election as leader of Les Republicains signifies a shift towards a more hardline approach in French politics, distancing from traditional Gaullist values.

The use of Article 49.3 is controversial as it suggests legislation lacks sufficient support to be voted on through traditional means.

The Talking France podcast is back, sharing the latest developments in France, from important May Day demonstrations to the prime minister's call for enhanced work ethic.

The 2027 French presidential election campaign is heating up, with various politicians, including former prime minister Gabriel Attal, launching their bids and making bold statements.