Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the National Assembly, has referred a matter to the ethics officer after Paris Match published a photo of MP Charles Alloncle and his parliamentary assistant, described as a 'moment of relaxation'.
French lawmakers have approved President Macron's nominee to run the central bank, following a crucial vote in parliament. The approval secures the appointment of Macron's chosen candidate for the top banking role.
The French National Assembly and Senate are reportedly close to quickly adopting a text aimed at partially unfreezing New Caledonia's electoral roll. This follows the failure of a previous constitutional bill in April and is intended for provincial elections on June 28.
The CEO of TotalEnergies has been summoned by the French parliament to address the company's record profits, which critics link to the Iran war, fueling calls for a windfall tax.
After years of debate, the French Parliament is set to examine a new law aimed at facilitating the restitution of artworks acquired during the colonial period.
The French Senate adopted a bill proposed by Bruno Retailleau concerning 'Islamist entryism,' while the National Assembly passed new legislation to extend the detention period for irregular foreigners. These actions reflect ongoing legislative efforts in France.
French deputies are re-examining the military programming law, which outlines the French armed forces' orientations and resources until 2030, proposing an additional 36 billion euros to reach a total of 436 billion euros.
An editorial discusses a parliamentary inquiry report scrutinizing the operations and €4 billion annual public funding of France's public broadcasting service, emphasizing the need for transparency.
France is developing a powerful new weapon system with an estimated range of 2500 kilometers, a project valued at €10 billion. The details were presented by Patrick Pailloux, head of the General Directorate for Armament, to the French parliament's National Defense and Armed Forces Committee.
Following intense parliamentary debates, the French Senate has adopted a simplification law, which includes the suppression of Low Emission Zones (ZFE), with the text now awaiting review by the Constitutional Council.
French parliamentarians are debating amendments related to Low Emission Zones (ZFE) as part of an economic simplification law. Lawmakers from the LR party have criticized the government, stating that re-establishing ZFEs will 'downgrade a part of the population'.
French deputies have adopted a long-awaited bill concerning the restitution of cultural works plundered from Africa during the colonial era, fulfilling a promise made by President Emmanuel Macron in 2017.
A controversy has erupted in France regarding former Spanish King Juan Carlos I's scheduled reception of a literary award at the National Assembly, which also includes a lunch at the French Parliament President's official residence.
A French parliamentary inquiry commission into public broadcasting has already highlighted dysfunctions and shortcomings, with upcoming hearings for Vincent Bolloré and Xavier Niel.
A French MoDem deputy describes a contentious atmosphere during parliamentary debates on a 'right to die' bill, which was passed in its second reading.
A French parliamentarian has committed to fostering and promoting bilateral economic cooperation, though the specific countries involved are not detailed in the headline.
Despite warnings about incompatibility with European law, a coalition of RN, LFI, and ecologists in the French parliament voted to adopt a strengthened rewrite of the agricultural bill, banning the import of any produce grown with prohibited pesticides.
French lawmakers have approved an additional 36 billion euros in funding for the nation's armed forces. This significant budget increase aims to strengthen military capabilities.
The French Parliament has passed a resolution calling for sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, condemning the Georgian ruling party's perceived authoritarian drift.
The French Parliament has adopted legislation to simplify the restitution of art looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin, ahead of President Macron's tour in Africa.
A report from the parliamentary inquiry commission on museum security in France, which was unanimously approved by its members, is scheduled for publication on May 13.
The president and rapporteur of a French parliamentary inquiry commission publicly clashed in the introduction of their report, highlighting months of internal tensions within the body.
A French parliamentary committee has voted to endorse a controversial report concerning the country's public broadcasting network. The decision was made despite strong opposition from left-wing lawmakers, raising concerns about the future of public media.
This week marks nearly 60 years since the last known duel in Europe, which originated from a verbal altercation in the French parliament on April 20, 1967, between a socialist mayor and a socialist faction leader.
A bill against antisemitism, proposed by MP Caroline Yadan, was pulled from the French National Assembly's agenda last week following controversy over its content.
A French parliamentary fact-finding mission is advocating for a new penal reform that would make crimes against minors imprescriptible, citing the scale of violence against children revealed by various cases and testimonies.
The President of Les Républicains, Retailleau, has urged the presidents of the National Assembly and the Senate to invoke Article 45 of the constitution to pass a legislative text, criticizing the government's perceived retreat.
Lawmakers in the French National Assembly are debating draft legislation aimed at facilitating the return of artworks and other artifacts looted during the country's colonial era.
The French parliament is struggling to find a unified regulation for youth protection on social media, with strong criticism from some deputies against a proposed total ban, favoring a blacklist approach instead.
The French parliament is scheduled to hold a debate on the Middle East crisis next Wednesday, March 25th, in accordance with Article 50-1 of the Constitution.
The French National Assembly has approved a landmark bill allowing assisted dying for patients with terminal and incurable illnesses, which now moves to the Senate for further examination.
The French lower house of parliament has postponed its vote on the right to assisted dying, with the Assembly president announcing it will likely take place tomorrow due to ongoing amendment reviews.
Emmanuel Moulin, President Macron's former chief of staff, has been approved by the French Parliament to serve as the new governor of the Banque de France. During his confirmation, Moulin emphasized his commitment to independence in the role.
The French National Assembly is set to examine an emergency agricultural bill next week, aiming to address farmers' concerns while balancing environmental protection requirements.
A report from the French National Assembly's inquiry commission has uncovered 'unthinkable' and deep flaws in the security of French museums. These significant vulnerabilities affect institutions including the Louvre.
A parliamentary committee report in France recommends deep cuts to public broadcasters, sparking debate over austerity measures and concerns about political bias.
French senators and deputies are pushing for "targeted and supervised" access to encrypted messaging applications, arguing that violent extremists and terrorists exploit these platforms to plan attacks. The parliamentary intelligence delegation aims to address national security concerns by compelling platforms to cooperate.
A routine French parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasters has escalated into a high-profile political clash, amplifying far-right attacks on public media.
Former French parliamentarian Rachel Keke has initiated legal proceedings against her employer in the labor court, stemming from a dispute related to her previous activism for hotel chambermaids' conditions.
The Yadan law against antisemitism faced several days of parliamentary obstruction in the French National Assembly, leading to its temporary suspension.
A new bill submitted to the French parliament in November 2024 proposes criminal sanctions for denying the existence of the state of Israel and for comparing it to the Nazi regime.
The French Assemblée Nationale unanimously passed an amended bill concerning the restitution of looted cultural artifacts, which will now proceed to a joint committee for harmonization.
The French parliamentary commission of inquiry into public audiovisual media has concluded, marked by several heated moments and strong statements. The commission's work, which began in late November, included a new hearing with France Télévisions CEO Delphine Ernotte.
French parliamentarians are reportedly experiencing 'the blues,' expressing weariness and frustration with a restrictive parliamentary agenda that limits substantive political debates in the Palais Bourbon.
The French National Assembly is debating a major societal reform to create a right to aid in dying, with a vote postponed due to opposition from some right-wing deputies.
A parliamentary aide has been arrested in France following the death of a far-right activist from brain injuries, with police investigating the incident.