The political crisis that has gripped France since the June 2024 snap elections sharply intensified in recent days, leaving political leaders visibly on edge – and, at times, behaving erratically.

France’s latest political crisis turned into farce this week after prime minister Sebastien Lecornu unexpectedly announced his resignation on Monday, only to be reappointed by Friday. Lecornu’s ...

Despite the deepening global financial crisis, France experienced a slight uptick in economic growth during the third quarter. French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde describes her country's ...

PARIS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The French prime minister's decision to hold a confidence vote next month carries heavy risks for the economy, bringing back fears of recession, business leaders said on ...

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen speaks as Jordan Bardella, president of the French far-right National Rally, listens at the party election night headquarters. [AP Photo/Lewis Joly] With Prime ...