France’s new right-leaning government held its first meeting early on Monday, with Prime Minister Michel Barnier presiding over a working breakfast before a first official cabinet […]
Month: September 2024
New French government faces deepening deficit and mounting debt
France’s new economic team is led by two young and relatively unknown members of President Macron’s pro-business coalition. They face a host of fiscal challenges […]
French PM Barnier signals tax hikes on wealthy as new government takes over
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Sunday said he would avoid broad tax hikes, opting instead for tax increases for high earners, a day before […]
France’s new government under pressure on multiple fronts
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s new government is already feeling the pressure from opposition politicians on both sides amid growing threats of a no-confidence vote […]
A look at key ministers in France’s new government line-up
France finally got a new government after months of political deadlock and uncertainty following snap elections in July that resulted in a hung parliament. Prime […]
France gets a more right-wing government after weeks of uncertainty
The French presidential palace unveiled a long-awaited new government Saturday dominated by conservatives and centrists. It came more than two months after elections that produced […]
France’s PM Barnier appoints new government in shift to right
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Saturday unveiled his new government after months of political deadlock in the wake of inconclusive snap elections. The cabinet […]
Environmental activists blockade Marseille port in protest at cruise ship pollution
Environmental protesters from Extinction Rebellion and Stop Croisieres blocked Marseille’s cruise ship port on Saturday, protesting against the air, sea, and climate pollution caused by […]
France set to announce new government after months of political deadlock
France is expected to finalise a new government by Sunday, with President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Michel Barnier negotiating a cabinet reshuffle that marks […]
Can your phone blow up? Remote device attacks in Lebanon stoke panic
This week’s attacks on Hezbollah pagers and radios have spread anxiety among Lebanese people, and a sense that no electronic device is safe. Amid some […]