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
World
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
Azerbaijan
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
Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent
Tens of thousands of workers march nationwide, as police arrest 440 students in clashes at schools.
World
aljazeera.com
30.09.2026
Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France
More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.
World
bbc.co.uk
29.09.2026
More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate
Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.
World
bbc.co.uk
29.09.2026
France intends to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due
The French government will sell a record amount of bonds to investors next year as it faces a surge in Covid-era debt due for redemption and needing to be refinanced, the public debt management offi
World
france24.com
29.09.2026
Legion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top award
French police took a top general into custody last week as part of an ongoing probe into potential bribery among the selection committee for the country’s highest decoration, the Legion of Honour. Inv
World
france24.com
29.09.2026
'Putin's goal is to prolong his power in Russia': Journalist Roman Badanin
A journalist who has spent more than 20 years investigating Russian leader Vladimir Putin and who is recognised as perhaps Russia's finest investigative journalist has told FRANCE 24 that Putin's aim
World
france24.com
29.09.2026
France's Le Pen vows to 'counterattack' after top ally Bardella hit by anti-Semitism claims
French presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen on Tuesday denounced an attempt to "derail" her Élysée Palace run after a media report accused the head of her far-right National Rally (RN) party, Jordan
World
france24.com
29.09.2026