France’s 2027 budget plan puts pressure on local services
France presented its 2027 budget bill on Thursday, seeking to enact unpopular belt-tightening measures. And local governments are bracing for painful cuts. The national government provides most of th
World
france24.com
01.10.2026
US continues to be 'a very significant partner', UN peacekeeping chief says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the US continues to be "a very significant partner", despite owing $3 billion to peacekeeping. With the UN forced to cut
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france24.com
01.10.2026
Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?
The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.
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bbc.co.uk
01.10.2026
France Is Ground Zero in the Global Bond Rout
The French government aims to cut tens of billions of euros in spending next year as it seeks to calm investor worries.
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wsj.com
01.10.2026
How European supplies could impact a U.S. diesel ban as White House reportedly asks Germany, France to release stockpiles
reported that the EU Commission, France, Ireland, Britain and Italy are holding a call about the possibility of releasing diesel stocks.
Finance
marketwatch.com
01.10.2026
France increases defense budget despite strained public finances
The boost is in line with a new military planning law adopted over the summer.
Politics
politico.eu
01.10.2026
France’s bond market is stumbling. Should Americans care?
As French bond yields rise, is it a threat to the U.S.?
Finance
marketwatch.com
01.10.2026
A look at France’s public debt as economy takes center stage in French election
France's public debt has reached record levels during Emmanuel Macron's presidency, causing concern ahead of next year's election
World
abcnews.com
01.10.2026
France and Spain would welcome back U.K. if it rejoined EU
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated the possibility on Wednesday, a day after vowing to set out a new relationship with the bloc.
World
japantimes.co.jp
01.10.2026
France: Hundreds arrested as student protests escalate
Student protests have grown in scale and intensity, with violent clashes in some places leading to hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries.
World
dw.com
01.10.2026
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant deal scrapped
A UK-French pilot scheme known as "one in, one out," set up to cut the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, has been scrapped.
World
news.sky.com
30.09.2026
UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU
Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis
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france24.com
30.09.2026
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant exchange deal is scrapped
A British-French agreement aimed at reducing the number of people trying to cross the English Channel in small boats has been scrapped, London said Wednesday. The pilot programme was intended to break
World
france24.com
30.09.2026
UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
Some 1,500 people have been removed to France since the scheme began just over a year ago.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
30.09.2026
France to unveil 2027 budget as debt hits record high
As the French government prepares to unveil its latest budget, the country's debt is at a record high and growing every day. France's public debt currently stands at nearly 3.6 trillion euros, nearly
World
france24.com
30.09.2026
UK-France deal aimed at reducing number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats is scrapped
The U.K. government has scrapped a pilot program with France designed to curb migrant crossings in the English Channel
World
abcnews.com
30.09.2026
France’s purchasing power is falling sharply
The decline in purchasing power in France has become one of the most noticeable economic concerns of recent years. In 2025, household purchasing power fell by 0.7%, and a similar decline is expected t
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azernews.az
30.09.2026
REPLAY: France's Macron calls for 'stronger Europe' on Spain trip
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on the second day of a two-day state visit. Speaking at a press conference alongs
World
france24.com
30.09.2026
UK-France ‘one in one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources
Deal aimed at deterring small boat arrivals set to end as talks stall over French demand for EU-wide schemeUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government’s “one in one out” deal with France, which
World
theguardian.com
30.09.2026
Vanguard warns France is ‘degrading credit’ as borrowing costs surge
Iran war has exacerbated fiscal pressures on Paris as budget battle looms
Finance
ft.com
30.09.2026