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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Why France is at risk of becoming the new sick man of Europe - BBCWhy France is at risk of becoming the new sick man of Europe  BBC

U.K. deports first migrant to France under new deal - The HinduU.K. deports first migrant to France under new deal  The Hindu

Second migrant to be removed to France after court bid fails - BBCSecond migrant to be removed to France after court bid fails  BBC

Over 5,00,000 Protest In France Against Macron's Austerity Policies - NDTVOver 5,00,000 Protest In France Against Macron's Austerity Policies  NDTV

France’s Macron says Europe likely to reimpose sanctions on Iran soon - Al JazeeraFrance’s Macron says Europe likely to reimpose sanctions on Iran soon  Al Jazeera

France braces for more widespread strike and protest action on Thursday - Euronews.comFrance braces for more widespread strike and protest action on Thursday  Euronews.com

Mass Rallies, Disruptions in France on Day of Anger Against Macron - Deccan ChronicleMass Rallies, Disruptions in France on Day of Anger Against Macron  Deccan Chronicle

Workers across France strike over budget cut plans - BBCWorkers across France strike over budget cut plans  BBC

France: Strikers challenge Macron's austerity drive - DWFrance: Strikers challenge Macron's austerity drive  DW

France On Boil: Heavy Street Battles Burn Paris, Other Cities; Huge Revolt Against Macron Austerity - Times of India Videos - The Times of IndiaFrance On Boil: Heavy Street Battles Burn Paris, Other Cities; Huge Revolt Against Macron Austerity - Times of India Videos  The Times of India

France's Macron To Offer 'Scientific Evidence' To Prove His Wife Is A Woman - NDTVFrance's Macron To Offer 'Scientific Evidence' To Prove His Wife Is A Woman  NDTV

France’s big protest: Who’s on strike, why and what’s next? - Al JazeeraFrance’s big protest: Who’s on strike, why and what’s next?  Al Jazeera

Sensational! France – out! Argentina and Finland – in at Men’s Volleyball World Championship knockouts! - Volleyball WorldSensational! France – out! Argentina and Finland – in at Men’s Volleyball World Championship knockouts!  Volleyball World

Nationwide protests erupt in France against austerity plans, over 800,000 Join Strikes - NewsonairNationwide protests erupt in France against austerity plans, over 800,000 Join Strikes  Newsonair

Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests - The GuardianStrike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests  The Guardian

Anti-Austerity Strikes and Protests Grip France - The New York TimesAnti-Austerity Strikes and Protests Grip France  The New York Times

UK deports Indian migrant to Paris in first case under new UK-France treaty - India TodayUK deports Indian migrant to Paris in first case under new UK-France treaty  India Today

Strikes and protests roil France, pitting the streets against Macron and his new prime minister - AP NewsStrikes and protests roil France, pitting the streets against Macron and his new prime minister  AP News

UN sanctions on Iran to be reimposed, France's Macron says - ReutersUN sanctions on Iran to be reimposed, France's Macron says  Reuters

Britain Says First Migrant Returned To France Under 'One In, One Out' Deal - NDTVBritain Says First Migrant Returned To France Under 'One In, One Out' Deal  NDTV

Macron feels the heat as French workers protest his budget cuts - Al JazeeraMacron feels the heat as French workers protest his budget cuts  Al Jazeera

First migrant deported to France under 'one in one out' deal - BBCFirst migrant deported to France under 'one in one out' deal  BBC

Why UK Deported Indian National To France Under New Migrant Policy - NDTVWhy UK Deported Indian National To France Under New Migrant Policy  NDTV

Workers across France strike over budget cut plans - BBCWorkers across France strike over budget cut plans  BBC

'Important first step': UK deports Indian national to Paris; first under new migrant treaty with France - The Times of India'Important first step': UK deports Indian national to Paris; first under new migrant treaty with France  The Times of India

Police fire teargas at striking protesters in Paris – video - The GuardianPolice fire teargas at striking protesters in Paris – video  The Guardian

French unions strike against austerity, pressuring Macron - ReutersFrench unions strike against austerity, pressuring Macron  Reuters

Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 141 arrests – as it happened - The GuardianStrikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 141 arrests – as it happened  The Guardian

France’s Macron to submit ‘photographic, scientific evidence’ that wife Brigitte is a woman - The Indian ExpressFrance’s Macron to submit ‘photographic, scientific evidence’ that wife Brigitte is a woman  The Indian Express

Video | France Protests | Over 5,00,000 Protest In France Against Macron's Austerity Policies - NDTVVideo | France Protests | Over 5,00,000 Protest In France Against Macron's Austerity Policies  NDTV

In Pictures: Hundreds of thousands protest France austerity measures - September 18, 2025 - ReutersIn Pictures: Hundreds of thousands protest France austerity measures - September 18, 2025  Reuters

Anti-austerity strikes and protests rock France, pressure Macron - France 24Anti-austerity strikes and protests rock France, pressure Macron  France 24

France in Flux: Political Instability and Market Fallout - MacrobondFrance in Flux: Political Instability and Market Fallout  Macrobond

France braces for day of strikes amid political crisis - The GuardianFrance braces for day of strikes amid political crisis  The Guardian

France erupts in Anti-Austerity protests: Hundreds of thousands protesters flock to streets, strikes across nation to pressure President Emmanuel Macron I WATCH - DNA IndiaFrance erupts in Anti-Austerity protests: Hundreds of thousands protesters flock to streets, strikes across nation to pressure President Emmanuel Macron I WATCH  DNA India

More than a million protest across France against budget cuts, union says - France 24More than a million protest across France against budget cuts, union says  France 24

Day of strikes in France challenges new prime minister’s budget plans - Daily ExcelsiorDay of strikes in France challenges new prime minister’s budget plans  Daily Excelsior

First person removed to France under ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal, says UK - The GuardianFirst person removed to France under ‘one in, one out’ asylum deal, says UK  The Guardian

Protesters in France Push Back on Efforts to Rein In Spending - The Wall Street JournalProtesters in France Push Back on Efforts to Rein In Spending  The Wall Street Journal

First migrant deported under the UK's 'one in, one out' deal with France - France 24First migrant deported under the UK's 'one in, one out' deal with France  France 24

France Erupts: Strikes and Student Protests Challenge Macron and PM Lecornu Over Budget Cuts - The Times of IndiaFrance Erupts: Strikes and Student Protests Challenge Macron and PM Lecornu Over Budget Cuts  The Times of India

France boils in anger against Macron: Nationwide protests erupt over budget cuts - The Economic TimesFrance boils in anger against Macron: Nationwide protests erupt over budget cuts  The Economic Times

Astronomers Reveal Sudden Explosion of Small Asteroid Over France - Gadgets 360Astronomers Reveal Sudden Explosion of Small Asteroid Over France  Gadgets 360

France: Prez Macron to submit photographs, scientific documents to prove that wife Brigitte is woman - India TV NewsFrance: Prez Macron to submit photographs, scientific documents to prove that wife Brigitte is woman  India TV News

India Expected to Sign 114 Rafale Deal with France by Next Year, Promising Advanced ToT and Thousands of High-Skilled Indian Jobs - Defence.inIndia Expected to Sign 114 Rafale Deal with France by Next Year, Promising Advanced ToT and Thousands of High-Skilled Indian Jobs  Defence.in

Government to appeal against ruling blocking migrant deportation to France - BBCGovernment to appeal against ruling blocking migrant deportation to France  BBC

People in France: share your views of Thursday’s nationwide strike - The GuardianPeople in France: share your views of Thursday’s nationwide strike  The Guardian

Eurovision 2026: France and Australia confirm participation despite boycott threats over Israel - Euronews.comEurovision 2026: France and Australia confirm participation despite boycott threats over Israel  Euronews.com

Will The White Lotus get France right? - BBCWill The White Lotus get France right?  BBC

France President’s wife Brigitte Macron to ‘scientifically prove’ she is a woman in US court - financialexpress.comFrance President’s wife Brigitte Macron to ‘scientifically prove’ she is a woman in US court  financialexpress.com

France roiled by anti-austerity protests as unions demand budget rethink - RFIFrance roiled by anti-austerity protests as unions demand budget rethink  RFI

Why France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron will prove in court she is a woman - FirstpostWhy France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron will prove in court she is a woman  Firstpost

Nationwide protests erupt in France over Macron's austerity policies - Australian Broadcasting CorporationNationwide protests erupt in France over Macron's austerity policies  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

French budget cut strikes turn violent amid clashes in Paris - Euronews.comFrench budget cut strikes turn violent amid clashes in Paris  Euronews.com

France’s hard right is secretly courting the elite - The EconomistFrance’s hard right is secretly courting the elite  The Economist

UK deports Indian man to France under 'one in, one out' migrant scheme - RFIUK deports Indian man to France under 'one in, one out' migrant scheme  RFI

Rail, metro and more hit as France faces mass strikes - Euronews.comRail, metro and more hit as France faces mass strikes  Euronews.com

France should have recognised Palestinian statehood years ago. The cynic in me asks: why now? - The GuardianFrance should have recognised Palestinian statehood years ago. The cynic in me asks: why now?  The Guardian

Israel readies furious response to Macron’s Palestinian statehood push - politico.euIsrael readies furious response to Macron’s Palestinian statehood push  politico.eu

UN sanctions on Iran likely to be reimposed by month's end, Macron says - France 24UN sanctions on Iran likely to be reimposed by month's end, Macron says  France 24

'Macron resign': Massive protest in France amid political instability, protesters clash with police - What's happening - WION'Macron resign': Massive protest in France amid political instability, protesters clash with police - What's happening  WION

181 arrested as 1M attend France’s nationwide protests - Anadolu Ajansi181 arrested as 1M attend France’s nationwide protests  Anadolu Ajansi

‘Tax the Rich,’ French Protesters Cry, as the Wealthy Push Back on Paying More - The New York Times‘Tax the Rich,’ French Protesters Cry, as the Wealthy Push Back on Paying More  The New York Times

US, Canada, China, Russia, Germany, Brazil, Australia, France, Japan, India, and More Countries Leading the World Most Largest Railway Networks - Travel And Tour WorldUS, Canada, China, Russia, Germany, Brazil, Australia, France, Japan, India, and More Countries Leading the World Most Largest Railway Networks  Travel And Tour World

Strikes sweep France as protests mount against austerity plan - China Daily - Global EditionStrikes sweep France as protests mount against austerity plan  China Daily - Global Edition

Death on the Riviera: The White Lotus is coming to France - The GuardianDeath on the Riviera: The White Lotus is coming to France  The Guardian

Disruptions to transport and tourist sites: What to expect from France’s September 18 strike - France 24Disruptions to transport and tourist sites: What to expect from France’s September 18 strike  France 24

Anti-austerity strikes erupt across France - marketplace.orgAnti-austerity strikes erupt across France  marketplace.org

Morocco-France Economic Forum to Position Southern Provinces as New Investment Frontier - Morocco World NewsMorocco-France Economic Forum to Position Southern Provinces as New Investment Frontier  Morocco World News

France gears up for protests, strikes over budget cuts - ReutersFrance gears up for protests, strikes over budget cuts  Reuters

Britain sends first migrant to France under new 'one in, one out' rule - upi.comBritain sends first migrant to France under new 'one in, one out' rule  upi.com

How to Be Parisian: Timing is Everything - France TodayHow to Be Parisian: Timing is Everything  France Today

Apollon: France Fires the Most Powerful Laser on Earth — So Intense It Replicates the Big Bang - Indian Defence ReviewApollon: France Fires the Most Powerful Laser on Earth — So Intense It Replicates the Big Bang  Indian Defence Review

Canada Joins UK, Mexico, France, South Korea, and Germany as Travel Freeze Continues to Hammer US Tourism for the Eighth Month Straight, Projected to Last Until the End of 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldCanada Joins UK, Mexico, France, South Korea, and Germany as Travel Freeze Continues to Hammer US Tourism for the Eighth Month Straight, Projected to Last Until the End of 2025  Travel And Tour World

France expels Malian diplomats, freezes counter-terrorism ties - Le Monde.frFrance expels Malian diplomats, freezes counter-terrorism ties  Le Monde.fr

From UK to Poland, Europe Is Becoming the Ungovernable Continent - Bloomberg.comFrom UK to Poland, Europe Is Becoming the Ungovernable Continent  Bloomberg.com

Eritrean man wins block on removal to France under 'one in, one out' deal - BBCEritrean man wins block on removal to France under 'one in, one out' deal  BBC

England vs France: Ellie Kildunne returns in one of four changes to Red Roses' side for World Cup semi-final at Ashton Gate - Sky SportsEngland vs France: Ellie Kildunne returns in one of four changes to Red Roses' side for World Cup semi-final at Ashton Gate  Sky Sports

Second migrant set to be deported to France on Friday under one in, one out scheme - The IndependentSecond migrant set to be deported to France on Friday under one in, one out scheme  The Independent

FIFA Rankings: Spain Over France, Argentina at No. 1; USA at No. 16 - FOX SportsFIFA Rankings: Spain Over France, Argentina at No. 1; USA at No. 16  FOX Sports

Germany explores how to replace France in Europe’s flagship fighter jet project - politico.euGermany explores how to replace France in Europe’s flagship fighter jet project  politico.eu

French unions lead massive strike over budget policies and anti-Macron anger - Le Monde.frFrench unions lead massive strike over budget policies and anti-Macron anger  Le Monde.fr

France's new PM Lecornu hints at change but struggles to convince - Le Monde.frFrance's new PM Lecornu hints at change but struggles to convince  Le Monde.fr

Macron says France will mull sanctions on Israel unless Gaza City offensive halted - The Times of IsraelMacron says France will mull sanctions on Israel unless Gaza City offensive halted  The Times of Israel

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

US, UK and France block Pakistan-China move at UN to list BLA, Majeed Brigade as terror groups - The Economic TimesUS, UK and France block Pakistan-China move at UN to list BLA, Majeed Brigade as terror groups  The Economic Times

Why is France facing its biggest strikes in years? - RFIWhy is France facing its biggest strikes in years?  RFI

Open de France Féminin: Semifinals already set - PololineOpen de France Féminin: Semifinals already set  Pololine

England v France: Red Roses yet to near potential - Lou Meadows - BBCEngland v France: Red Roses yet to near potential - Lou Meadows  BBC

US Issues Security Alert For Americans In France - NewsweekUS Issues Security Alert For Americans In France  Newsweek

‘It Sends A Message’: Minister As UK Deports Indian To France Under New Migrant Return Deal - News18‘It Sends A Message’: Minister As UK Deports Indian To France Under New Migrant Return Deal  News18

Police fire tear gas at protesters during day of strikes in France - Sky NewsPolice fire tear gas at protesters during day of strikes in France  Sky News

Hannah Botterman fit to face France in semi-final after fearing her World Cup was over - The GuardianHannah Botterman fit to face France in semi-final after fearing her World Cup was over  The Guardian

France: Clashes between protesters and police on second day of demonstrations - France 24France: Clashes between protesters and police on second day of demonstrations  France 24

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

Italy now considered as reliable as France on financial markets - Le Monde.frItaly now considered as reliable as France on financial markets  Le Monde.fr

Migrant return flights to France set to start next week - BBCMigrant return flights to France set to start next week  BBC

Protesters against Macron and new prime minister flood the streets of France - New York PostProtesters against Macron and new prime minister flood the streets of France  New York Post

France in focus - The Pompidou Centre closes: Modernising modern art's Parisian HQ - France 24France in focus - The Pompidou Centre closes: Modernising modern art's Parisian HQ  France 24

France’s credit rating downgraded, with debt forecast to keep rising amid political turmoil - The GuardianFrance’s credit rating downgraded, with debt forecast to keep rising amid political turmoil  The Guardian