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Macron govt faces no-trust votes over unpopular French pension reform

No-confidence motion would need backing from around half the contingent of the opposition right-wing Republicans, a scenario seen as highly improbable.

Black French MP told to 'go back to Africa' by far-right party member

Black lawmaker Carlos Martens, who is from a Congolese background, was addressing the Chamber when the incident happened.

Macron reshuffles cabinet, appoints minister to sell government policies

A weakened French president looks to a limited cabinet reshuffle to regain the initiative after losing absolute majority in parliament.

Macron's appeal to break France's political impasse draws frosty response

France risks prolonged political deadlock as opposition parties brush off President Emmanuel Macron's call for "compromises" to keep France governable after an indecisive parliamentary election.

Macron calls for compromises to resolve France's deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron ruled out any attempt to create a "government of national unity," saying that political forces need to "collectively" learn how to govern differently.

Macron to host French opposition party leaders to break impasse

Having failed to secure an overall majority in the National Assembly, the French president is striving to shun a possible political deadlock in the way of his second-term reform plans.

Macron scrambles to salvage power after losing parliamentary majority

French President Emmanuel Macron will have to battle for his promised reforms after far-left and far-right rivals log historic gains.

Macron's second term on line as polls open in French parliamentary election

French voters head to the polls in the final round of key parliamentary elections that will decide how much leg room President Emmanuel Macron’s party will be given to implement his domestic agenda.

Fresh burkini debate reveals France's toxic post-election climate

‘Clothes maketh the man,’ says the English adage, but it is women’s garb that continues to obsess French politicians — and not for any sartorial reasons.

Elisabeth Borne becomes France's first female PM in over 30 years

Centrist politician Borne succeeds Jean Castex as France's prime minister, becoming the second woman to hold the post in the country.

France's Macron promises different approach at second-term inauguration

Emmanuel Macron was sworn in for his second term as France's president promising to act with "respect" and "consideration."

Incumbent Macron wins French election, defeating rival Le Pen

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin efforts to unite a deeply divided nation after winning re-election in a battle against rival Marine Le Pen that saw the far right come its closest yet to taking power.