France is deploying 70,000 police officers for anticipated anti-government protests against President Macron's pension reform, which raises the retirement age. This extensive police presence highlights the...

France 24 · 13 hours ago · 2 min read

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Teddy Riner announces presidential bid, challenging Le Pen and Mélenchon

Teddy Riner, the four-time Olympic judo champion, has announced his candidacy for the French presidency, aiming to provide an alternative to traditional political figures like Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc...

France 24 · 3 days ago · 2 min read

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Édouard Philippe rejects centre-right primary proposed by Gabriel Attal

Édouard Philippe, the former prime minister and declared presidential hopeful, told reporters on Sunday that he will not take part in a centre‑right primary that his rival Gabriel Attal suggested last week....

France 24 · 12 days ago · 2 min read

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320,000 protest across France against rising costs and pension reforms

Approximately 320,000 people protested across France, driven by dissatisfaction with government policies on rising living costs, pension reforms, and climate action. The unrest reflects deep-rooted economic...

France 24 · 14 days ago · 1 min read