Voluntary national military service to return to France Proposal has widespread support across political spectrum and public in a poll
LATEST POLITICS NEWS Public transport, roads, tap water: French residents’ priorities for local spending in poll
France’s 2026 draft budget: what it means for you Freeze on pensions, benefits, and income tax bands among measures proposed - as well as changes to the ALD long-term illness system and school tax benefits
French prime minister suspends pension reform in bid for budget backing Sébastien Lecornu is now expected to remain in position for budget negotiations and says he will not force through the bills
What is included in France’s 2026 draft budget - and what if no agreement? Change to tax allowance for pensioners is among proposals
New French government announced but already faces threat of ousting Several parties are expected to issue a vote of no confidence against new government
French PM resigns on Monday and renamed on Friday - what next? Sébastien Lecornu promises ‘surprises’ in his new government. Socialists say the dissolution of parliament and fresh elections are now the most probable outcome
Emmanuel Macron to appoint new French prime minister within 48 hours, announces Elysée Resigning Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu backs president and says calls to oust Macron or call new elections should be ignored
French parliament rejects bid to impeach Emmanuel Macron Prime minister resigned - but is now trying to seek enough cross-party support to pass a 2026 budget
Poll: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» find their politics ‘embarrassing’ Most back decision of Sébastien Lecornu to resign as prime minister but are disheartened by state of French politics
