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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China's Xi Jinping to visit France in early May - POLITICO EuropeChina's Xi Jinping to visit France in early May  POLITICO Europe

France benefit from PSG benching Mbappé - Deschamps - ESPN - ESPN IndiaFrance benefit from PSG benching Mbappé - Deschamps - ESPN  ESPN India

France lose Antoine Griezmann! Atletico Madrid star's world record 84-game streak brought to cruel end as he pulls out ... - Goal.comFrance lose Antoine Griezmann! Atletico Madrid star's world record 84-game streak brought to cruel end as he pulls out ...  Goal.com

Injured Griezmann's 84 games run for France over as he pulls out of squad - ESPN IndiaInjured Griezmann's 84 games run for France over as he pulls out of squad  ESPN India

France without Griezmann for first time in over seven years - theSunFrance without Griezmann for first time in over seven years  theSun

The top 30 restaurants in France, as per Michelin - Mint LoungeThe top 30 restaurants in France, as per Michelin  Mint Lounge

ASML wants to move out of the Netherlands to France. But why is China so eager? - FirstpostASML wants to move out of the Netherlands to France. But why is China so eager?  Firstpost

Giant 70-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton found in France - The Times of IndiaGiant 70-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton found in France  The Times of India

Germany – The Next France For India? Ambassador Hints Reluctance Over, Wants Strong Military Ties With Delhi - EurAsian TimesGermany – The Next France For India? Ambassador Hints Reluctance Over, Wants Strong Military Ties With Delhi  EurAsian Times

The Taste Of Life In France For An Indian MBA Student - Free Press JournalThe Taste Of Life In France For An Indian MBA Student  Free Press Journal

Thrilling England win 'starts something' for Galthie's France - Hindustan TimesThrilling England win 'starts something' for Galthie's France  Hindustan Times

Trial Of 'Tinder Rapist' Photographer Opens In France - NDTVTrial Of 'Tinder Rapist' Photographer Opens In France  NDTV

Eviden receives the "France Sécurité" label for its Evidian IDaaS solution - AtosEviden receives the "France Sécurité" label for its Evidian IDaaS solution  Atos

Antoine Griezmann's Record Streak of 84 Consecutive Matches for France Ends With Ankle Sprain - News18Antoine Griezmann's Record Streak of 84 Consecutive Matches for France Ends With Ankle Sprain  News18

CMA CGM to buy France's biggest 24-hour news channel - India Shipping NewsCMA CGM to buy France's biggest 24-hour news channel  India Shipping News

EU, France and Germany announce International Humanitarian Conference to support Sudan - European UnionEU, France and Germany announce International Humanitarian Conference to support Sudan  European Union

France 33-31 England: Six Nations 2024 finale – as it happened - The GuardianFrance 33-31 England: Six Nations 2024 finale – as it happened  The Guardian

France's Macron says Europe needs new push for capital markets union - ReutersFrance's Macron says Europe needs new push for capital markets union  Reuters

In France, abortion rights and hijab bans highlight a double standard on women's rights - The Conversation IndonesiaIn France, abortion rights and hijab bans highlight a double standard on women's rights  The Conversation Indonesia

Soccer-Mbappe’s reduced playing time with PSG may benefit France, Deschamps says - ThePrintSoccer-Mbappe’s reduced playing time with PSG may benefit France, Deschamps says  ThePrint

Griezmann pulls out of French squad, ending record 84-match streak - Le MondeGriezmann pulls out of French squad, ending record 84-match streak  Le Monde

France vs. England: How to Watch 2024 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere - CNETFrance vs. England: How to Watch 2024 Six Nations Rugby Live From Anywhere  CNET

France joins Poland's push to curb Ukrainian imports - POLITICO EuropeFrance joins Poland's push to curb Ukrainian imports  POLITICO Europe

NBA star Victor 'Wemby' Wembanyama unveils new Nike France kit ahead of San Antonio Spurs game - Goal.comNBA star Victor 'Wemby' Wembanyama unveils new Nike France kit ahead of San Antonio Spurs game  Goal.com

India, France to launch climate fund for Indo-Pacific countries | Mint - MintIndia, France to launch climate fund for Indo-Pacific countries | Mint  Mint

Ramos’ late penalty gives France win against England in seven-try thriller - The GuardianRamos’ late penalty gives France win against England in seven-try thriller  The Guardian

France, Germany to Build Arms Plant in Ukraine as Stakes Rise | Mint - MintFrance, Germany to Build Arms Plant in Ukraine as Stakes Rise | Mint  Mint

The Michelin Guide for France will spotlight regionality - Mint LoungeThe Michelin Guide for France will spotlight regionality  Mint Lounge

Defining the HTA landscape for France and Germany: 2019–2023 - Pharmaceutical TechnologyDefining the HTA landscape for France and Germany: 2019–2023  Pharmaceutical Technology

A pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France's lower house. Next stop the Senate - The Associated PressA pioneering bill to slow fast fashion gets approval from France's lower house. Next stop the Senate  The Associated Press

France will continue to conduct active feminist diplomacy - France ONUFrance will continue to conduct active feminist diplomacy  France ONU

Does France's anti-fast fashion bill have legs? - Vogue BusinessDoes France's anti-fast fashion bill have legs?  Vogue Business

Leaders of Germany, France, Poland meet to mend rifts over Ukraine war - Al Jazeera EnglishLeaders of Germany, France, Poland meet to mend rifts over Ukraine war  Al Jazeera English

France condemns vote in Ukraine's regions occupied by Russia - ReutersFrance condemns vote in Ukraine's regions occupied by Russia  Reuters

France 33-31 England - Late penalty seals hosts' win and second place in Six Nations standings - Eurosport COMFrance 33-31 England - Late penalty seals hosts' win and second place in Six Nations standings  Eurosport COM

France ready for deeper Ukraine war involvement: Kremlin - Hindustan TimesFrance ready for deeper Ukraine war involvement: Kremlin  Hindustan Times

Macron hopes for Ukraine-Russia cease-fire during Paris Olympics - POLITICO EuropeMacron hopes for Ukraine-Russia cease-fire during Paris Olympics  POLITICO Europe

The debate over adding consent to France's legal definition of rape - Le MondeThe debate over adding consent to France's legal definition of rape  Le Monde

Home Articles “France Excellence Europa” scholarship program - Campus FranceHome Articles “France Excellence Europa” scholarship program  Campus France

Diaba Konaté loves France. But a hijab ruling stops her playing there - The GuardianDiaba Konaté loves France. But a hijab ruling stops her playing there  The Guardian

Who is Rodolphe Saadé, the billionaire who purchased France's leading news channel? - Le MondeWho is Rodolphe Saadé, the billionaire who purchased France's leading news channel?  Le Monde

Macron gives France's highest honor to world's richest man in presence of Beyoncé, Elon Musk - POLITICO EuropeMacron gives France's highest honor to world's richest man in presence of Beyoncé, Elon Musk  POLITICO Europe

Six Nations: France defeats England to secure second place - Le MondeSix Nations: France defeats England to secure second place  Le Monde

France’s lower house votes to limit ‘excesses’ of fast fashion with environmental surcharge - The GuardianFrance’s lower house votes to limit ‘excesses’ of fast fashion with environmental surcharge  The Guardian

France 33-31 England: Six Nations player ratings from Lyon - The GuardianFrance 33-31 England: Six Nations player ratings from Lyon  The Guardian

France makes abortion a constitutional right - BBC.comFrance makes abortion a constitutional right  BBC.com

The MICHELIN Guide France 2024 is Revealed! - MICHELIN GuideThe MICHELIN Guide France 2024 is Revealed!  MICHELIN Guide

Nagelsmann names six newcomers in Germany squad for France, Dutch friendlies - ReutersNagelsmann names six newcomers in Germany squad for France, Dutch friendlies  Reuters

Europe must be ready for war if it wants peace: France's Macron - India TodayEurope must be ready for war if it wants peace: France's Macron  India Today

'Second Francia!' - Blink 182 frontman Mark Hoppus trolls Kylian Mbappe and France for World Cup final defeat while ... - Goal.com'Second Francia!' - Blink 182 frontman Mark Hoppus trolls Kylian Mbappe and France for World Cup final defeat while ...  Goal.com

Abortion As A Constitutional Right: France Judgment From Indian Perspective - Live Law - Indian Legal NewsAbortion As A Constitutional Right: France Judgment From Indian Perspective  Live Law - Indian Legal News

Year in review: Top patent cases in France 2023 - JUVE PatentYear in review: Top patent cases in France 2023  JUVE Patent

France proposes EU ban on exports of used clothes - ReutersFrance proposes EU ban on exports of used clothes  Reuters

Macron warns Europe's security 'at stake' after uproar over Ukraine ground troops comment - FRANCE 24 EnglishMacron warns Europe's security 'at stake' after uproar over Ukraine ground troops comment  FRANCE 24 English

Alstom wins contract to extend Le Mans trams in France - Alstom Partners API HubAlstom wins contract to extend Le Mans trams in France  Alstom Partners API Hub

France beats England with last-minute penalty to finish Six Nations on a high - The Associated PressFrance beats England with last-minute penalty to finish Six Nations on a high  The Associated Press

Mbappé presence at Olympics 'very difficult,' says France coach Deschamps - Le MondeMbappé presence at Olympics 'very difficult,' says France coach Deschamps  Le Monde

New Germany faces set for France test - BundesligaNew Germany faces set for France test  Bundesliga

France benefit from PSG benching Mbappé - Deschamps - ESPNFrance benefit from PSG benching Mbappé - Deschamps  ESPN

More Than a Soft Power: France Becomes the World's No. 2 Arms Exporter - BloombergMore Than a Soft Power: France Becomes the World's No. 2 Arms Exporter  Bloomberg

Germany, France and Poland vow to send Ukraine more weapons - Le MondeGermany, France and Poland vow to send Ukraine more weapons  Le Monde

Enrolling in an institute of higher education - Campus FranceEnrolling in an institute of higher education  Campus France

India, France working closely in Indian Ocean, says French Navy Chief - Business StandardIndia, France working closely in Indian Ocean, says French Navy Chief  Business Standard

What makes the India-France ‘strategic partnership’ tick - The HinduWhat makes the India-France ‘strategic partnership’ tick  The Hindu

France, Germany, Poland to hold talks on Ukraine: Warsaw - The Times of IndiaFrance, Germany, Poland to hold talks on Ukraine: Warsaw  The Times of India

France's Naval Group wins $6 billion Dutch submarine project - Defense NewsFrance's Naval Group wins $6 billion Dutch submarine project  Defense News

Six Nations Round Up | Sarries front up against France - SaracensSix Nations Round Up | Sarries front up against France  Saracens

The Netherlands pick France's Naval Group for submarines deal - Le MondeThe Netherlands pick France's Naval Group for submarines deal  Le Monde

France: Landmark move on abortion rights - Hindustan TimesFrance: Landmark move on abortion rights  Hindustan Times

Summer 2024 - Air France - CorporateSummer 2024  Air France - Corporate

Several dead in southern France after violent storms flood bridges - FRANCE 24 EnglishSeveral dead in southern France after violent storms flood bridges  FRANCE 24 English

CampusArt : Online applications open for 2024 - Campus FranceCampusArt : Online applications open for 2024  Campus France

France’s Macron pushes on with assisted-dying bill - Al Jazeera EnglishFrance’s Macron pushes on with assisted-dying bill  Al Jazeera English

Home News France Excellence Europa scholarships: call for applications 2024 - Campus FranceHome News France Excellence Europa scholarships: call for applications 2024  Campus France

France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion in constitution - Al Jazeera EnglishFrance becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion in constitution  Al Jazeera English

France Tapped as New Air Force Commander in Middle East - Air & Space Forces MagazineFrance Tapped as New Air Force Commander in Middle East  Air & Space Forces Magazine

Injured Griezmann's 84 games run for France over as he pulls out of squad - ESPNInjured Griezmann's 84 games run for France over as he pulls out of squad  ESPN

India, France agree on surveillance ties - The HinduIndia, France agree on surveillance ties  The Hindu

France's New Michelin Stars For 2024, From Paris To The French Alps - ForbesFrance's New Michelin Stars For 2024, From Paris To The French Alps  Forbes

TDV Students will Participate in Hands-on Experiential Workshops at Domaine de Boisbuchet in France - India Education DiaryTDV Students will Participate in Hands-on Experiential Workshops at Domaine de Boisbuchet in France  India Education Diary

France's top news channel BFM-TV sold to billionaire Rodolphe Saadé - Le MondeFrance's top news channel BFM-TV sold to billionaire Rodolphe Saadé  Le Monde

Why Olympic visitors should stay in the Paris suburbs this summer - BBC.comWhy Olympic visitors should stay in the Paris suburbs this summer  BBC.com

The first High-level meeting to defeat meningitis – Institut Pasteur Paris, France - World Health Organization (WHO)The first High-level meeting to defeat meningitis – Institut Pasteur Paris, France  World Health Organization (WHO)

France edge out England 33-31 in thriller to grab second place - ReutersFrance edge out England 33-31 in thriller to grab second place  Reuters

Germany, France and Poland vow to procure more weapons for Ukraine in a show of unity - The Associated PressGermany, France and Poland vow to procure more weapons for Ukraine in a show of unity  The Associated Press

Deschamps recalls Diaby to France squad for March friendlies - Le MondeDeschamps recalls Diaby to France squad for March friendlies  Le Monde

Le Crunch has some bite again as rejuvenated France faces fired-up England - The Associated PressLe Crunch has some bite again as rejuvenated France faces fired-up England  The Associated Press

Two minors among nine arrested over French police station fireworks attack - The GuardianTwo minors among nine arrested over French police station fireworks attack  The Guardian

Macron promises to add 'consent' to France's rape law - Le MondeMacron promises to add 'consent' to France's rape law  Le Monde

Launch of the “France brand”: an invitation to choose France - Campus FranceLaunch of the “France brand”: an invitation to choose France  Campus France

India, France agree on joint defence production - ReutersIndia, France agree on joint defence production  Reuters

France overtakes Russia as world's No. 2 arms exporter - POLITICO EuropeFrance overtakes Russia as world's No. 2 arms exporter  POLITICO Europe

FRANCE ON TOP OF MEDAL TALLY IN POREC - European Judo UnionFRANCE ON TOP OF MEDAL TALLY IN POREC  European Judo Union

“French+Sciences” programme: new sessions opened in 2024 - Campus France“French+Sciences” programme: new sessions opened in 2024  Campus France

France's Jails Are at a Breaking Point - Jacobin magazineFrance's Jails Are at a Breaking Point  Jacobin magazine

France plans new measures to lure private equity, bankers to Paris - ReutersFrance plans new measures to lure private equity, bankers to Paris  Reuters

Cabinet approves MoU between India and France on cooperation in the field of Digital Technologies - PM IndiaCabinet approves MoU between India and France on cooperation in the field of Digital Technologies  PM India

Ambassador of France to India met Chairman - ISROAmbassador of France to India met Chairman  ISRO

India remains world’s largest arms importer, France overtakes Russia in global sales, finds SIPRI - ThePrintIndia remains world’s largest arms importer, France overtakes Russia in global sales, finds SIPRI  ThePrint

Paris 2024 - Celebrating the Games throughout France! - OlympicsParis 2024 - Celebrating the Games throughout France!  Olympics

France’s Naval Group picked to build 4 Barracuda-class subs for Dutch military - Breaking DefenseFrance’s Naval Group picked to build 4 Barracuda-class subs for Dutch military  Breaking Defense

Six Nations LIVE: France vs England score, commentary & text updates - Live - BBCSix Nations LIVE: France vs England score, commentary & text updates - Live  BBC