France
Defence minister's resignation will be blow for Macron
Macron’s centrist ally faces a ‘fake jobs’ scandal, less than one week after a ‘clean government’ bill was presented
FranceMacron’s mandate to reform may not last the summer
Record abstention suggests that Macron’s reform agenda may face more resistance on the streets than in parliament
France‘Clean government’ bill will be quick win for Macron
The president’s first major proposal aims at "restoring confidence" in the political class
FranceMacron’s party is set to win parliamentary majority
The new movement is reshaping France’s political landscape
FranceLow prices to tilt ECB towards leaving policy on hold
Consumer price inflation eased unexpectedly sharply in May ahead of next week’s ECB meeting
EuropeFrench president sets a firm course for Russia ties
The French president accuses Russian state media of lies and propaganda
FranceRussia may seek early 'reset' with French president
The Kremlin feted Marine Le Pen but now has to deal with the winner of France's presidential polls
RussiaRising Mali violence draws neighbours’ support
The French president’s visit is indicative of Mali's destabilising potential for the Sahel
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