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Macron's Party Proposes Hijab Ban for Girls Under 15 in France

Girls under 15 years old should not be allowed to wear hijab in France, according to a proposal from President Emmanuel Macron's party Renaissance. The proposal comes at a time of lively debate about Islamist influence in the country.

Macron's Party Proposes Hijab Ban for Girls Under 15 in France

Protests Erupt in Paris Following Le Pen Fraud Verdict

Convicted fraudster Marine Le Pen highlighted Martin Luther King in connection with the far-right party National Rally's support protest in Paris on Sunday. Thousands of people gathered simultaneously to demonstrate against the far right.

Protests Erupt in Paris Following Le Pen Fraud Verdict

New French government on Sunday

Soon three months after the summer's parliamentary election, France is finally on its way to getting a new government under former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Barnier's office tells the news agency AFP that the presentation is expected on Sunday, after various "fine-tunings".

New French government on Sunday

Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen receives scathing criticism from French Thierry Breton, who is leaving the Commission with immediate effect. "Questionable leadership", Breton fumes – to be replaced by outgoing Foreign Minister Stephane Séjourné.

Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

Macron looks to the right after new prime minister

France's President Emmanuel Macron is considering appointing a conservative former minister as Prime Minister. .

Macron looks to the right after new prime minister

Large investigation after attack on train

Over 50 investigators are working on the sabotage that affected the French rail network on Friday, the same day as the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris. .

Large investigation after attack on train

Train Stop in Paris – Coordinated Attack Ahead of the Olympic Games

In Paris, train traffic has been stopped at several locations since the train company SNCF was hit by several intentional fires – the same day as the OS in Paris is inaugurated. The incident is being investigated as sabotage and 800,000 people are affected by cancelled trains.

Train Stop in Paris – Coordinated Attack Ahead of the Olympic Games

Clear with OS Organizers for 2030 and 2034

It is clear with the organizers for the Winter OS 2030 and 2034. The French Alps will get the games in 2030 – provided that the country's future government can provide financial guarantees.

Clear with OS Organizers for 2030 and 2034

Speaker re-elected in turbulent French parliament

Yaël Braun-Pivet from President Emmanuel Macron's party Together has been re-elected as Speaker of the French National Assembly. .

Speaker re-elected in turbulent French parliament

Macron approves government's resignation

France's president Emmanuel Macron has accepted the government's resignation. The same set of ministers will, however, lead a transitional government.

Macron approves government's resignation

Turbulence before the Olympics: "Uncertainty without Precedent"

With barely three weeks left until the OS in Paris, France is thrown into an uncertain political situation. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has therefore offered to stay on until after the games.

Turbulence before the Olympics: "Uncertainty without Precedent"

The Next French Difficult Phase: Finding a Prime Minister

"And what do we do now?" it says on the front page of the daily newspaper Le Parisien the day after the second round of the parliamentary election. And that is the big question, when the tension from the election night has subsided.

The Next French Difficult Phase: Finding a Prime Minister

The French Election: Who Really Won?

Who won – and who will rule? The parliamentary election in France will be followed by compromise or crisis. A surprising result is followed by several questions.

The French Election: Who Really Won?

Government Spokesperson in French Government Attacked

The French government's spokeswoman and former minister Prisca Thévenot, and people who were with her, were attacked when they put up posters in Meudon southwest of Paris on Wednesday evening. They were out on a campaign ahead of the second round of France's parliamentary elections on July 7.

Government Spokesperson in French Government Attacked

Power in Sight for Le Pen – Tense Final Round Ahead

Marine Le Pen's National Rally becomes the largest party in the first round of the French parliamentary elections, according to exit polls. Now she hopes for an absolute majority – while the president calls for a "broad coalition" against the far-right.

Power in Sight for Le Pen – Tense Final Round Ahead

Macron: "Civil War" if Extremists Win

France may be facing a civil war if the far-right or the far-left achieve significant successes in this summer's parliamentary elections. This is predicted by President Emmanuel Macron.

Macron: "Civil War" if Extremists Win