Sébastien Lecornu
French authorities will step up security on October 24 following mass riots and looting. Museums will be closed in Paris, while protests have been banned in Marseille and Lyon.
France will deploy military personnel during the October 24 protests following unrest in the largest cities. The government acknowledged the security forces’ failures.
French high school students have been protesting for the third week over a shortage of teachers and the condition of schools. The government has promised funded measures by the end of October.
Up to 500 schools in France will be closed on Monday due to student protests. Students and education unions are preparing a new action for Tuesday.
The Viginum agency exposed BlackCore for interfering in elections in France, the United States, and Scotland. Paris has requested official explanations from Israel.
One of the 17 evacuated Americans has been confirmed to have hantavirus, although there are currently no symptoms. In total, three people have died from the outbreak on the vessel.
Passengers of the vessel MV Hondius were evacuated from Tenerife due to a hantavirus outbreak that claimed the lives of three people. The WHO assesses the risk to the public as low.
The French government has invoked a constitutional right to pass part of the 2026 budget without parliamentary approval. This decision is due to a lack of votes to approve the document, which could lead to a vote of no confidence in the government.
The French government is considering the possibility of adopting the 2026 budget without a vote due to the blocking of the process by far-left and far-right parties. This decision could be implemented using Article 49.3 of the constitution or a system of decrees.
France has approved a temporary law to prevent a government shutdown from January 1, as they failed to agree on a full budget. This measure allows the state to collect taxes and make critical expenditures, duplicating the fiscal parameters of 2025.
Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated the need for NATO to accelerate its work on strengthening the defense of the eastern flank against Russian drones. This came after Romania scrambled fighter jets twice due to the detection of drone incursions into its airspace on November 25.
France's National Assembly is likely to miss the deadline for voting on the first part of the country's 2026 budget. Lawmakers will not have time to process more than 2,400 amendments by Tuesday.
Emmanuel Macron's popularity in France has fallen to 11%, the lowest level since he took office. This figure matches François Hollande's anti-record in 2016.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu successfully passed the first vote of no confidence in his newly formed government. 271 members of the French parliament voted against the disapproval of the political line.
French President Emmanuel Macron has stated his readiness to dissolve parliament if deputies vote for a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government. Any condemnation of the government would be considered a signal for the dissolution of parliament.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has pledged to suspend the landmark pension reform until the 2027 elections. This decision was made under pressure from the Socialists, who threatened a vote of no confidence in the government.
Sebastian Lecornu, re-appointed as Prime Minister of France, announced his main goal as the adoption of the country's budget for 2026. He emphasized that he is not clinging to the position and seeks to lead the country out of a difficult situation.
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that a new head of government should be appointed within two days. He considers his mission accomplished after negotiations with parliamentary parties.
Former French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu considers new elections unlikely, discussing concessions with parties for budget support. The politician confirmed the goal of keeping the state deficit below 5%.
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a statement on the evening of October 8, likely announcing the dissolution of the National Assembly. This will follow consultations with political forces and meetings with the speakers of both parliamentary chambers.
In France, calls for Emmanuel Macron's resignation and early elections are growing amid a government crisis and the inability to form an effective government. The recent resignation of Sébastien Lecornu increases the chances that Macron may not serve out his term.
French Defense Minister Bruno Le Maire announced his intention to resign, which he reported on the social network X. The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, accepted his proposal.
French assets and the euro fell after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned. This happened amid pressure from left-wing MPs over his budget plans, plunging the eurozone economy into crisis.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, which the head of state accepted. This happened after the first round of appointments to the new government sparked anger from the opposition and other politicians.
In France, trade unions have announced a nationwide strike against cuts in state benefits. Over 800,000 people are expected to join the protests in 250 cities on September 18, posing the biggest challenge yet for new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
Protesters in France tried to "Block Everything," expressing dissatisfaction with Macron's policies and budget cuts. Almost 300 participants in the riots were detained, and police used tear gas.
The President of France appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister. This happened after the resignation of François Bayrou, who failed to curb the budget deficit.
Leaders of the "coalition of the willing" will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and the consequences of Russia's refusal to make peace. The meeting will likely take place without Trump's participation, but with Zelenskyy.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed with French Minister of Defense Sébastien Lecornu joint drone production in Ukraine and grant support for the Ukrainian defense industry up to €200 million. Ukraine also expects a new aid package from Sweden after a conversation with Minister of Defense Pål Jonson.
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated that the demilitarization of Ukraine is an absolute "red line" for France. He emphasized that France cannot deny Ukraine membership in NATO and agree to the demilitarization of its armed forces.