France

Country France
Capital Paris
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR) & CFP franc(XPF)
Languages French

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a hybrid presidential-parliamentary governing system resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier more purely parliamentary administrations. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.

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France suspects foreign intelligence over pigs heads left outside mosques - BBCFrance suspects foreign intelligence over pigs heads left outside mosques  BBC

France’s streets ablaze as antigovernment protests disrupt daily life - Al JazeeraFrance’s streets ablaze as antigovernment protests disrupt daily life  Al Jazeera

France’s government has collapsed again. How did we get here and what’s next? - CNNFrance’s government has collapsed again. How did we get here and what’s next?  CNN

From Defence Minister To Prime Minister: Meet Sebastien Lecornu, France's New Leader - NDTVFrom Defence Minister To Prime Minister: Meet Sebastien Lecornu, France's New Leader  NDTV

Watch: Violence in France as ‘Block Everything’ protests spread - The HinduWatch: Violence in France as ‘Block Everything’ protests spread  The Hindu

France’s economy faces a key risk beyond its political turmoil - CNBCFrance’s economy faces a key risk beyond its political turmoil  CNBC

'You don't arrest Voltaire': Decoding France's history of mass protests; reasons behind 'Bloquons Tout' o - Times of India'You don't arrest Voltaire': Decoding France's history of mass protests; reasons behind 'Bloquons Tout' o  Times of India

‘Block Everything’: Riots, unrest take over France amid pressure on Macron to resign | World News - Hindustan Times‘Block Everything’: Riots, unrest take over France amid pressure on Macron to resign | World News  Hindustan Times

‘Block Everything’ Protest Rocks France: What to Know - The Wall Street Journal‘Block Everything’ Protest Rocks France: What to Know  The Wall Street Journal

Let France be a warning, Rachel Reeves: stand up to the bond market vigilantes, or they’ll come for Britain next - The GuardianLet France be a warning, Rachel Reeves: stand up to the bond market vigilantes, or they’ll come for Britain next  The Guardian

France protests: Around 300 arrested; bus set on fire, trains blocked - what has triggered 'climate of in - Times of IndiaFrance protests: Around 300 arrested; bus set on fire, trains blocked - what has triggered 'climate of in  Times of India

France in turmoil. Are airports and railways crossings open in the European tourist hotspot? - The Economic TimesFrance in turmoil. Are airports and railways crossings open in the European tourist hotspot?  The Economic Times

Watch: France’s new PM Lecornu faces protests, debt crisis and political turmoil - The HinduWatch: France’s new PM Lecornu faces protests, debt crisis and political turmoil  The Hindu

Why France Is Protesting And What The "Block Everything" Movement Means - NDTVWhy France Is Protesting And What The "Block Everything" Movement Means  NDTV

France Defense Move: Macron to Send Rafale Jets to Safeguard Polish Airspace - Deccan HeraldFrance Defense Move: Macron to Send Rafale Jets to Safeguard Polish Airspace  Deccan Herald

France gets a new prime minister - The EconomistFrance gets a new prime minister  The Economist

What Visitors Should Know About The Ongoing Protests In France - Travel and Leisure AsiaWhat Visitors Should Know About The Ongoing Protests In France  Travel and Leisure Asia

Germany to back France-led two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict, Bloomberg News reports - ReutersGermany to back France-led two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters

France Protests Surge: Arrests, Fires, Disruptions As ‘Block Everything’ Takes Over - Outlook TravellerFrance Protests Surge: Arrests, Fires, Disruptions As ‘Block Everything’ Takes Over  Outlook Traveller

France tries again - Financial TimesFrance tries again  Financial Times

France’s Political Gloom Crushes an Otherwise Resilient Economy - Bloomberg.comFrance’s Political Gloom Crushes an Otherwise Resilient Economy  Bloomberg.com

ECB policy: Rates left unchanged at 2% as eurozone weathers Trump tariffs; Christine Lagarde faces France - Times of IndiaECB policy: Rates left unchanged at 2% as eurozone weathers Trump tariffs; Christine Lagarde faces France  Times of India

France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister - BBCFrance in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister  BBC

Hundreds arrested as ‘Block Everything’ protests grip France - Al JazeeraHundreds arrested as ‘Block Everything’ protests grip France  Al Jazeera

No honeymoon period for France's new PM as protests erupt - CNBCNo honeymoon period for France's new PM as protests erupt  CNBC

Macron under pressure to name new PM as France simmers ahead of protests - BBCMacron under pressure to name new PM as France simmers ahead of protests  BBC

Govt set to clear India–France fighter jet engine project soon - Sarkaritel.comGovt set to clear India–France fighter jet engine project soon  Sarkaritel.com

France says Apple notified victims of new spyware attacks - TechCrunchFrance says Apple notified victims of new spyware attacks  TechCrunch

France's Kering & Mayhoola reaffirm long-term Valentino partnership - Fibre2FashionFrance's Kering & Mayhoola reaffirm long-term Valentino partnership  Fibre2Fashion

Final Nod Likely Soon for India-France Fighter Jet Engine Deal - tripuratimes.comFinal Nod Likely Soon for India-France Fighter Jet Engine Deal  tripuratimes.com

Video | France Protest Today | Why France Is Protesting And What The "Block Everything" Movement Means - NDTVVideo | France Protest Today | Why France Is Protesting And What The "Block Everything" Movement Means  NDTV

France Cities On Fire: Macron ‘Pays Huge Price’ With New PM; 200,000 Ravage Streets, 300 Nabbed - Times of IndiaFrance Cities On Fire: Macron ‘Pays Huge Price’ With New PM; 200,000 Ravage Streets, 300 Nabbed  Times of India

France's new prime minister takes office amid anti-government protests - ReutersFrance's new prime minister takes office amid anti-government protests  Reuters

France updates: Government facing defeat in confidence vote - DWFrance updates: Government facing defeat in confidence vote  DW

France: Prime Minister Lecornu takes office amid protests - DWFrance: Prime Minister Lecornu takes office amid protests  DW

France hit by protests as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu takes office - BBCFrance hit by protests as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu takes office  BBC

What to expect on France's September 18 strike day - The Local FranceWhat to expect on France's September 18 strike day  The Local France

France's Macron names loyalist Lecornu as new prime minister - ReutersFrance's Macron names loyalist Lecornu as new prime minister  Reuters

ECB seeks to ease jitters over France crisis - RFIECB seeks to ease jitters over France crisis  RFI

Hundreds arrested as police clash with France’s ‘Block Everything’ protesters - France 24Hundreds arrested as police clash with France’s ‘Block Everything’ protesters  France 24

Why the French PM had to go and what happens next? - BBCWhy the French PM had to go and what happens next?  BBC

France hit by protests and disruption as new prime minister takes office - CNNFrance hit by protests and disruption as new prime minister takes office  CNN

Why India Chose France’s Safran Over GE, Rolls-Royce for AMCA Engine - Times NowWhy India Chose France’s Safran Over GE, Rolls-Royce for AMCA Engine  Times Now

France’s Carcassonne, Jaisalmer form historic twin city alliance - TravelBiz MonitorFrance’s Carcassonne, Jaisalmer form historic twin city alliance  TravelBiz Monitor

ECB's Lagarde signals no rush to rescue France on bond market - ReutersECB's Lagarde signals no rush to rescue France on bond market  Reuters

Why France’s government collapsed (again), and what Macron might do next - The ConversationWhy France’s government collapsed (again), and what Macron might do next  The Conversation

Who is 'political animal' Sébastien Lecornu, France's latest prime minister? - RFIWho is 'political animal' Sébastien Lecornu, France's latest prime minister?  RFI

Everything You Need to Know About Love Is Blind: France - NetflixEverything You Need to Know About Love Is Blind: France  Netflix

Bye-bye Bayrou, bonjour insurrection: how France’s instability could boost the far right - The GuardianBye-bye Bayrou, bonjour insurrection: how France’s instability could boost the far right  The Guardian

DRDO and France’s Safran to begin building engines for AMCA fighters soon - The Economic TimesDRDO and France’s Safran to begin building engines for AMCA fighters soon  The Economic Times

France protests, Nepal riots and a rock cellist: pictures of the day – Wednesday - The GuardianFrance protests, Nepal riots and a rock cellist: pictures of the day – Wednesday  The Guardian

200,000 protest across France in first test for new prime minister - Euronews.com200,000 protest across France in first test for new prime minister  Euronews.com

Who Is France’s New Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu? - The New York TimesWho Is France’s New Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu?  The New York Times

France's 'Block Everything' protests converge around ousting Macron - Le Monde.frFrance's 'Block Everything' protests converge around ousting Macron  Le Monde.fr

France faces more turmoil with government on brink of collapse ahead of confidence vote - ReutersFrance faces more turmoil with government on brink of collapse ahead of confidence vote  Reuters

France Braces for Protests - The New York TimesFrance Braces for Protests  The New York Times

Who Is Sébastien Lecornu, France’s New Prime Minister? - Time MagazineWho Is Sébastien Lecornu, France’s New Prime Minister?  Time Magazine

‘My first barricade’: French protests unite teachers, gilets jaunes and students - The Guardian‘My first barricade’: French protests unite teachers, gilets jaunes and students  The Guardian

France’s Political Crisis - The New York TimesFrance’s Political Crisis  The New York Times

France’s prime minister is ousted as the nation drifts into turmoil - AP NewsFrance’s prime minister is ousted as the nation drifts into turmoil  AP News

Les Grand Chais de France acquires Maison Bouey - Just DrinksLes Grand Chais de France acquires Maison Bouey  Just Drinks

EDP completes 121-MW wind portfolio sale in France, Belgium - Renewables NowEDP completes 121-MW wind portfolio sale in France, Belgium  Renewables Now

Protesters demonstrate across France amid political crisis - CNNProtesters demonstrate across France amid political crisis  CNN

The Guardian view on political chaos in France: time for Emmanuel Macron to face reality and compromise with the left - The GuardianThe Guardian view on political chaos in France: time for Emmanuel Macron to face reality and compromise with the left  The Guardian

France looks set to throw out another PM - but will it help? - BBCFrance looks set to throw out another PM - but will it help?  BBC

Germany Backs France's Two-State Solution Proposal - DevdiscourseGermany Backs France's Two-State Solution Proposal  Devdiscourse

Meet Sebastien Lecornu, France’s 5th PM in under two years, greeted on first day with ‘Block Everything’ protests - The Indian ExpressMeet Sebastien Lecornu, France’s 5th PM in under two years, greeted on first day with ‘Block Everything’ protests  The Indian Express

Petrobras taps France's Vallourec for $1 billion offshore pipe order - ReutersPetrobras taps France's Vallourec for $1 billion offshore pipe order  Reuters

France holds cards in EU climate goal negotiations - Financial TimesFrance holds cards in EU climate goal negotiations  Financial Times

Evening news brief: PM Modi calls US 'natural partner'; France rocked by violent protests. Read this, and - Times of IndiaEvening news brief: PM Modi calls US 'natural partner'; France rocked by violent protests. Read this, and  Times of India

France Stalls the ECB’s Perfect Landing - Bloomberg.comFrance Stalls the ECB’s Perfect Landing  Bloomberg.com

‘Block Everything’ protests turn new French PM’s first day into chaos - AP News‘Block Everything’ protests turn new French PM’s first day into chaos  AP News

France-l'insee prévoit une croissance du pib de 0,8% en 2025 (contre 0,6% précédemment) - ReutersFrance-l'insee prévoit une croissance du pib de 0,8% en 2025 (contre 0,6% précédemment)  Reuters

France Ramps Up Air Security Support for Poland - DevdiscourseFrance Ramps Up Air Security Support for Poland  Devdiscourse

Morocco’s Football Progress, Stadium Makeovers Pre-AFCON Make France 24 Headlines - Morocco World NewsMorocco’s Football Progress, Stadium Makeovers Pre-AFCON Make France 24 Headlines  Morocco World News

France Faces Nationwide Transport Strikes in September 2025 - FTN newsFrance Faces Nationwide Transport Strikes in September 2025  FTN news

New French PM Sébastien Lecornu promises ‘profound break’ with past politics - The GuardianNew French PM Sébastien Lecornu promises ‘profound break’ with past politics  The Guardian

French connections - The toughest job in France? Exploring the role of prime minister - France 24French connections - The toughest job in France? Exploring the role of prime minister  France 24

Macron Picks Loyalist as France’s New Prime Minister - The New York TimesMacron Picks Loyalist as France’s New Prime Minister  The New York Times

Petrobras taps France's Vallourec for $1 billion offshore pipe order - uk.finance.yahoo.comPetrobras taps France's Vallourec for $1 billion offshore pipe order  uk.finance.yahoo.com

Emmanuel Macron appoints his third prime minister in a year - The GuardianEmmanuel Macron appoints his third prime minister in a year  The Guardian

Business - France faces series of credit rating tests amid political chaos - France 24Business - France faces series of credit rating tests amid political chaos  France 24

Macron appoints ally Sébastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister - Financial TimesMacron appoints ally Sébastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister  Financial Times

Crisis-prone France sinks deeper into debt quagmire - ReutersCrisis-prone France sinks deeper into debt quagmire  Reuters

First AI Billionaires Emerge From French Homegrown Startup - Bloomberg.comFirst AI Billionaires Emerge From French Homegrown Startup  Bloomberg.com

France is entering crisis mode again. It didn’t have to be this way - CNNFrance is entering crisis mode again. It didn’t have to be this way  CNN

Travel warning as France launches nationwide strike on Wednesday - Euronews.comTravel warning as France launches nationwide strike on Wednesday  Euronews.com

Macron says France will deploy three jets to 'help protect Polish airspace' - Le Monde.frMacron says France will deploy three jets to 'help protect Polish airspace'  Le Monde.fr

Exclusive-France’s Artemis won’t exit Puma stake at current value, source says By Reuters - Investing.comExclusive-France’s Artemis won’t exit Puma stake at current value, source says By Reuters  Investing.com

France Faces Massive Unrest: ‘Block Everything’ Protests Demand Macron’s Resignation Amid Austerity Anger - The Logical IndianFrance Faces Massive Unrest: ‘Block Everything’ Protests Demand Macron’s Resignation Amid Austerity Anger  The Logical Indian

France’s Government Has Collapsed. What Comes Next? - The New York TimesFrance’s Government Has Collapsed. What Comes Next?  The New York Times

Oscars: France Unveils Shortlist For 2026 Best International Feature Film Candidate - DeadlineOscars: France Unveils Shortlist For 2026 Best International Feature Film Candidate  Deadline

In France, it is political crisis season again - Hindustan TimesIn France, it is political crisis season again  Hindustan Times

Foreign ministers of New Zealand, France discuss 2-state solution in Palestine - Anadolu AjansiForeign ministers of New Zealand, France discuss 2-state solution in Palestine  Anadolu Ajansi

Overtourism myth? RateGain’s AI agent. Giants back EU Code. ADE and Air France make history. - webintravel.comOvertourism myth? RateGain’s AI agent. Giants back EU Code. ADE and Air France make history.  webintravel.com

France Is Officially in Free Fall (But is Far From Alone) - Fair ObserverFrance Is Officially in Free Fall (But is Far From Alone)  Fair Observer

France national team: the records awaiting Kylian Mbappé - Foot AfricaFrance national team: the records awaiting Kylian Mbappé  Foot Africa

Protesters in France bid to 'Block Everything', scores arrested - ReutersProtesters in France bid to 'Block Everything', scores arrested  Reuters

France floats 'digital curfews' for teens in parliamentary report - EuractivFrance floats 'digital curfews' for teens in parliamentary report  Euractiv

Germany to back France-led two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict, Bloomberg News reports - Global Banking | Finance | ReviewGermany to back France-led two-state solution to Israel-Palestine conflict, Bloomberg News reports  Global Banking | Finance | Review