France
Socialists’ election will be key for French politics
Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure faces strong opposition in his bid for re-election
FranceBan on France's Le Pen may harm, not help, her party
Marine Le Pen has been barred from running for political office with immediate effect
FranceFrench pensions policy has little scope for amendment
The prime minister has strongly suggested that he will not be able to meet the opposition’s demands over pension reforms
FranceMajor French nuclear security pivot remains unlikely
France has reaffirmed its interest in extending its nuclear umbrella to other European countries
FranceTelegram crackdown will not eliminate cyber crime
Regulatory pressure pushed Telegram for better oversight, but it may prove ineffective in tackling cybercrime
InternationalParis AI Summit signals diminished focus on AI safety
The Paris AI Summit's focus on innovation and investment raises concerns over the global lack of regulation on AI safety
InternationalWorries of France’s debt sustainability could escalate
The budget adoption has provided temporary relief but concerns over the sustainability of France’s debt will persist
FranceBayrou’s survival will face more challenges in France
Francois Bayrou has survived his first major test since becoming prime minister in December
FranceFrench-Algerian detente is unlikely soon
Showing no signs of abating, a war of words continues to escalate between France and Algeria
Algeria
