French politics5 Jan 2026Why the Macrons' cyber-bullying fight isn't over yetParis correspondent Hugh Schofield assesses the implications of a court ruling that 10 people are guilty of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron.5 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Sarkozy releases prison diaries about his 20 days behind barsThe former French president was jailed for taking part in an election campaign funding conspiracy.10 Dec 20259 Dec 2025French PM wins crucial budget voteSebastien Lecornu narrowly survived a crucial test on Tuesday as France's divided parliament voted in favour of a 2026 budget bill.9 Dec 20258 Oct 2025Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hoursSébastien Lecornu, the outgoing prime minister, said MPs recognise the pressing need to pass a budget by the end of the year.8 Oct 20257 Oct 2025Macron should step down early, says his first PMÉdouard Philippe's intervention comes a day after the French president's latest PM resigned just days into the role.7 Oct 202518 Sep 2025Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer saysThey have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.18 Sep 20258 Sep 2025France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime ministerThe French government loses a vote of confidence and PM François Bayrou will resign on Tuesday.8 Sep 20257 Sep 2025France is set to vote out another PM. Can anything break its political deadlock?François Bayrou called a vote of confidence in himself after nine relatively ineffectual months in office.7 Sep 202513 Jul 2025Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron saysThe French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by €3.5bn (£3bn) in 2026.13 Jul 2025...
