France Mocked U.S. for Human Rights Vote, Then Quietly Apologized
After the Trump administration blocked a new ambassador to Washington, the country expressed regret for a post from a French official social media account.
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nytimes.com
14.09.2026
Finland joins France’s nuclear deterrence push
"The initiative is first and foremost about strengthening European security," said Finnish President Alexander Stubb.
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politico.eu
14.09.2026
France climbs down in social media row with U.S. after ambassador’s appointment blocked
The appointment of French diplomat Aurélien Lechevallier as France's envoy to Washington stalled following a diplomatic dispute between France and the U.S.
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politico.eu
13.09.2026
France pushes back against English-first EU trade deals
Approval of deals with Indonesia and India risks being held up as Paris insists they be translated into all EU languages.
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politico.eu
10.09.2026
How Emmanuel Macron brought France’s AI darling to the world stage
Mistral has forged unrivaled ties with the French presidency. Now, Emmanuel Macron is departing.
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politico.eu
09.09.2026
La France plaide pour 60 milliards d’euros de nouvelles taxes européennes
L’instauration de nouvelles taxes européennes pour financer le budget à long terme de l’UE fait l’objet de résistances de la plupart des Etats membres.
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politico.eu
08.09.2026
France and Canada join UK in issuing trade sanctions on Israeli settlements
U.K. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband formally announced the trade ban in the House of Commons.
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politico.eu
08.09.2026
France calls for new EU taxes to raise €60B
Most governments are challenging new levies to finance the EU's next seven year budget.
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politico.eu
08.09.2026
France downplays SpaceX, Blue Origin snub of ‘worst Macron-organized’ summit
Next week's Paris space summit has more going against it than a Trump-organized shun.
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politico.eu
04.09.2026
Farage plans fall visit with Le Pen in France
The leader of the U.K.'s right-wing populist Reform UK plans to visit France by the end of October.
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politico.eu
04.09.2026
‘I would rather die than return to France’: the brutal reality of the UK’s one in, one out scheme
Aso and Baran fled Iran, crossed the Channel together and were both returned to France. After risking their lives to reach Britain again, the friends found themselves facing very different fatesAt the
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theguardian.com
03.09.2026
France, Germany back call for faster, more efficient EU decisions in foreign and security policy
Hungary's repeated blocking of EU decisions under ex-PM Viktor Orbán is prompting reflection on how the EU makes foreign policy decisions.
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politico.eu
01.09.2026
France, Germany make pitch to overhaul EU foreign policy
Proposal is an attempt to boost Kaja Kallas’s role while recognizing that much of the real power to conduct foreign policy lies with the Commission.
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politico.eu
31.08.2026
France opens door to fighter jet cooperation with Sweden
PARIS — France is open to cooperating with Sweden on building a next-generation fighter jet, an Elysée official told reporters on Friday. “We’re both looking for aircraft that are fairly similar, fair
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politico.eu
28.08.2026
South of France holiday scuppers Davey's blood donation
The Lib Dem leader was unable to give blood due to visiting an area where there is the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.
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bbc.co.uk
28.08.2026
Radical left Mélenchon courts Greens as presidential bid gains steam
The France Unbowed leader's strong polling numbers are forcing the Greens to consider an alliance.
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politico.eu
28.08.2026
4 takeaways from France’s first presidential debate
The main candidates for next year's French presidential election took the stage together for the first time in the campaign.
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politico.eu
27.08.2026
France’s imperiled moderates look weaker than ever ahead of first presidential debate
Centrist candidates are struggling to keep the far left and far right at bay.
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politico.eu
27.08.2026
France is not ready to face cheap drones yet, warns top general
The French defense industry is not producing low-cost weapons at scale yet, said Gen. Fabien Mandon.
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politico.eu
26.08.2026
La France et l’Allemagne se divisent sur le développement de l’industrie propre en Europe
Par sa proposition d'accélération industrielle, la Commission européenne cherche à redynamiser l'industrie tout en limitant les émissions de gaz à effet de serre. Mais les deux plus grandes économies
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politico.eu
26.08.2026