French Minister Delegate Éléonore Caroit, in charge of Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Nationals Abroad, is scheduled to visit Morocco on May 4-5, 2026, to deepen bilateral ties.

Madagascar authorities have detained a French national in connection with an alleged plot to incite unrest within the country. The individual is accused of involvement in activities aimed at destabilizing the nation.

Sorin Grindeanu met with Yael Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, in Paris to discuss the Romanian-French Strategic Partnership and joint projects in energy and other sectors, emphasizing a pro-European path.

The Socialist group in the French National Assembly has demanded an inquiry commission into the increase in poverty in France since 2017, attributing the rise to reforms implemented under President Emmanuel Macron.

An 11th-century wax seal belonging to Edward the Confessor, which had been missing since the 1980s, was recently found in the French National Archives by a Ph.D. student.

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.

After fifteen years of negotiations and Senate approval in January, Martinique's accession to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was unanimously adopted by the 31 deputies present in the French National Assembly.

A French opinion piece discusses the evolving relationship between France's National Rally party and business leaders, noting a shift from secret meetings to more open engagement.

The French National Assembly is preparing to debate the Yadan Law, a bill aimed at combating renewed forms of antisemitism. Despite a petition with over 700,000 signatures, the Assembly will not examine it during the debate.

The French National Assembly adopted a new simplification law, which notably confirms the suppression of Low Emission Zones (ZFE). This legislative change is expected to bring significant alterations for motorists.

French National Rally presidential favorite Jordan Bardella has a new partner from the aristocracy, a relationship that is seen as politically significant and could potentially impact his electoral prospects.

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.

Former King Juan Carlos I expressed emotion upon receiving an award for his book "Reconciliación" at the French National Assembly, accompanied by co-author Laurence Debray, his daughters, and grandson.

The French National Assembly has passed a bill introducing reinforced sanctions, including up to six months in prison, for individuals contributing to the organization of undeclared or prohibited "free parties" (raves).

A former French national team player, claiming tax residency in Dubai, is under investigation by tax authorities for having over 200 meals delivered to Paris in one year.

Cristelle Gillard has been appointed as the defender of children's rights within the French National Education system. Her role will be to ensure collaboration between school and extracurricular activities, particularly amidst increasing revelations of sexual assaults on minors.

Less than three months before the 2026 World Cup, former French maestro Zinédine Zidane is reportedly the clear frontrunner to succeed Didier Deschamps as the head coach of France's national football squad, with Deschamps set to step down after the competition.

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, has expressed openness to establishing a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the "periscolaire scandal" concerning after-school activities in Paris.

French nationalists secured more mandates in the second round of municipal elections compared to previous selections, but experts note they did not achieve significant success in major metropolitan areas.

The away jersey is already a classic, isn’t it?This Monday morning, Nike unveiled the new kits for the French national team for the 2026 World Cup.These outfits were designed to pay tribute to the…

Authorities in Taroudant, Morocco, have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a deadly robbery that targeted a French national, following an investigation into the incident.

Three French citizens were arrested in Dubai for filming the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with an influencer stating that showing what is happening or falling from the sky is prohibited.

Moroccan authorities at Mohammed V International Airport arrested a 24-year-old French national of Tunisian descent who was wanted by Interpol.

A French national, identified as an aid worker, has been killed in an explosion or air strike in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, specifically in Goma.

In a symbolic gesture combining patriotism and military strength, French President Emmanuel Macron sang the French national anthem, 'La Marseillaise,' with approximately 2,500 sailors aboard the aircraft carrier 'Charles de Gaulle.'

As the conflict rages on, efforts to repatriate EU citizens stranded in the Middle East are ongoing. Among French nationals alone, around 5,000 are seeking to leave.

A French national acting as a drug mule and his Senegalese contact were arrested at Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) with 29 kilograms of drugs.

France is preparing charter flights to evacuate its French nationals from the Middle East as violence spreads across the region after Israeli and US air strikes on Iran, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël…

A French court on Thursday (February 26) sentenced Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari to prison for justifying terrorism in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens held in…

A French court on Thursday sentenced an Iranian woman, Mahdieh Esfandiari, to one year in prison on charges of justifying terrorism in a move that observers believe could spur Paris' negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who are detained in Iran.

A French magistrate revealed attempts by US envoys to interfere in French national politics, with experts noting France is a target of disinformation strategies.

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.

Raphael Arnault, an antifa activist and now an MP, is at the center of a political scandal in France following the death of a French nationalist, though Arnault himself is not accused of direct involvement in the violence.

Moroccan police in Marrakech have arrested a 34-year-old French national of Lebanese origin who was wanted by Interpol in connection with a €640,000 financial fraud case.

The French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) predicts economic stagnation for the country, with zero growth in the first quarter, attributing it to the ongoing war.

The French National Library in Paris is showcasing an exhibition of historical maps that created entire worlds never before seen, illustrating how fantasies flourished as society became more rational.

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, is advocating for an extraordinary parliamentary session, potentially extending until July 31, to address the accumulation of legislative t

Four French nationals from the Touraine region are accused of traveling to Australia specifically to steal luxury goods worth over six million euros, with some items still missing; they plan to plead

Sébastien Chenu, Vice-President of the National Rally, stated that the party now represents hope for millions of French citizens as they approach the 2027 presidential election, advocating for a 'contestataire' and 'souverainiste' line.

French nationalist leader Marine Le Pen and former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe engaged in a heated exchange on social media platform X regarding nuclear policy, specifically the closure of the Fessenheim power plant.

The Yadan law against antisemitism faced several days of parliamentary obstruction in the French National Assembly, leading to its temporary suspension.

Bison futé, the French national traffic information service, is predicting heavy traffic this weekend in the Île-de-France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions due to the spring holidays.

Lolita Cacitti, a French national, is accused of participating in the enslavement of a Yazidi child in Syria in 2017 and will be tried in Paris for complicity in genocide.

The French National Assembly is set to debate a long-awaited bill aimed at simplifying the process of returning colonial-era artifacts. The legislation, promised by President Emmanuel Macron in 2017, concerns goods acquired between 1815 and 1972.

French former detainees Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris have returned to France after being held in Iran for over three years, following weeks of diplomatic talks.

Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French nationals, have returned to France after being detained in Iran for over three years.

Zinedine Zidane is reportedly close to taking over as the head coach of the French national football team, a role he has long awaited, following the World Cup.

A 62-year-old French national, Chan Tao Fumi, who was sentenced to death in 2010 for drug trafficking, has been executed in China, according to the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A body has been found in a central Otago lake during the ongoing search for 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard, who has been missing in New Zealand since late March.

The French National Assembly observed a minute of silence in tribute to Arnaud Frion, a French soldier killed in Iraq, with Yaël Braun-Pivet honoring his dedication to France.

The French national team, 'Les Bleus,' enjoyed a moment with curious fans upon their arrival in Boston.

Personal data belonging to 243,000 agents of the French National Education system was hacked from the 'Compas' platform, with the intrusion detected on March 19 after occurring on March 15.

In an exclusive interview, Philippe Diallo, the president of the French Football Federation (FFF), confirmed that he knows the name of the future coach for the French national team, also discussing geopolitical context and the return to Stade de France.

Mental health has become a major concern for France's National Rugby League (LNR), which has implemented a support system after one in five professional players reported psychological distress.

Pierre, a French dentist living in Liège and married to a Belgian woman, recounts his 'incredible story' of being refused Belgian citizenship, highlighting the difficulties faced by French nationals seeking naturalization in Belgium.

EU countries have imposed sanctions on a British and a French national, accusing them of actively spreading Russian propaganda.

Azerbaijan national Azad Mammadli was also convicted in the case and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

French national railway company SNCF has opened ticket sales for its InOui and Ouigo high-speed trains and Intercités services for summer 2026, extending through December.

A Swiss man and seven French nationals have been sentenced to a combined 73 years in prison for the group rape of an 18-year-old British woman in Magaluf in 2023.

Jordan Bardella, leader of the French National Rally (RN), campaigned in Menton, supporting candidate Alexandra Masson for the 2026 municipal elections, aiming for a broader RN victory in the South-East.

The first flight organised to repatriate French nationals stranded in the Middle East since the start of the war arrived early on Wednesday morning at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport from Oman.

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.

A French court is set to deliver its verdict in the trial of Iranian Mahdieh Esfandiari, accused of glorifying terrorism, with speculation she could be a bargaining chip for French nationals held in Tehran.

The French National Assembly rejected a no-confidence motion filed by the National Rally against the government regarding the multi-year energy program. Another motion by LFI on the same topic is expected to be examined.

Three individuals were arrested in Thessaloniki within 24 hours for driving under the influence. A notable case involved a 25-year-old French national who was dangerously swerving and running red lights in Menemeni.

The killing of 23-year-old French nationalist Quentin Deranque during a protest in Lyon has ignited an online manhunt and exacerbated tensions between far-right and far-left groups.

Paris prosecutors are investigating a 15-year-old who allegedly hacked France's national identity card issuance service and attempted to sell the personal data of millions of citizens on the dark web.

Four deputies in the French National Assembly swayed a crucial vote on the publication of the Alloncle report concerning public audiovisual media, following a nearly five-hour closed-door debate.

SNCF train services between Paris and Orléans were severely disrupted on Monday due to cable theft, a recurring issue for the French national railway company.

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, has expressed regret over a minute of silence held for Quentin Deranque, stating she later learned he was a far-right activist with "abject" views. She maintained, however, that no one should die for their beliefs.

Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella convened top National Rally officials for a highly confidential two-day seminar in Essonne to prepare for the 2027 elections, amidst ongoing judicial risks for Le Pen.

K-pop group Stray Kids' 2024 hit 'Chk Chk Boom' has been certified gold by the French National Phonographic Industry Association, recognizing over 15 million streams.

The French National Assembly has rejected a proposal to extend the maximum detention period for foreigners deemed dangerous by seven months.

Claude Onesta, former head of high performance at the French National Sports Agency, details his rigorous method for preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in his new book, 'Performer - La méthode'.

French National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet has spoken out against a 'club of machos' in the context of the 2027 presidential election. She emphasized the need for women's representation and collaborative project work for France.

The French National Assembly is bracing for a politically charged week, with several highly divisive texts up for vote, including issues related to May 1st labor, antisemitism, and low-emission zones (ZFE).

A court in Paris has acquitted French national Laura Prioul of charges related to an alleged attempt to blackmail Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, citing insufficient evidence to prove her intent to seek financial gain for altering her testimony.

Two French individuals have remained in pre-trial detention since January following a violent fight in the center of Mons, Belgium. They are accused of severely beating a man outside a cafe.

The French National Assembly has approved a bill allowing Alsace to separate from the Grand Est region, ten years after the regions were merged under François Hollande's presidency.

An individual was awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite by the Republic of France for their contributions to media pluralism, combating disinformation, and commitment to responsible digital practices.

The French National Assembly has rejected a government-proposed constitutional revision for New Caledonia, casting doubt on the plan's future and prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to call fresh talks with local political leaders.

In an interview, Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, Chief of Staff of the French National Navy, describes a turbulent maritime world where unbridled competition and violence threaten international order, emphasizing a need for action over observation.

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, expressed regret over a minute of silence held for Quentin Deranque, stating that the decision would likely have been different if his problematic profile had been known at the time.

Confidential discussions are underway within the French football federation regarding the potential nomination of Zinédine Zidane as the next coach of the French national team.

French national football team players gathered in Clairefontaine for friendly match preparations, but their unique fashion combinations, particularly Michael Olise's, drew significant public attention and criticism.

The French national financial prosecutor's office has closed its investigation into Nicolas Sarkozy concerning alleged influence peddling related to his consulting activities in Russia.

According to France Televisions sources, at least three French nationals are among dozens of people to have been arrested in Dubai for allegedly filming the war.

Indonesian police in Bali have detained three Europeans, including two French nationals and an Italian, on accusations of producing and distributing illegal pornographic content.

Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.

The French National Navy has mobilized over 80% of its main surface fleet, deploying 19 out of 23 vessels, in response to current geopolitical tensions. This deployment highlights both the navy's operational readiness and its structural limitations.

Eight individuals, mostly French nationals, have admitted to repeatedly raping a victim in a hotel room in Magaluf and have accepted 72 years in prison.

Jean-Noël Barrot, speaking on the phone with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, called for de-escalation in the Middle East, condemned Iran's strikes and expressed concern for French nationals…

Cypriot police have placed over 180 sites under surveillance and stationed guards outside schools attended by Israeli and French nationals, raising security to the highest level following recent Iranian actions.

Jean Castex, former Prime Minister, has taken a less abrupt approach in his first months as the head of the French national railway company, SNCF, focusing on field visits and detailed briefings.

An Iranian national, Mahdieh Esfandiari, has been sentenced to a year in prison by a French court for promoting terrorism on social media. Observers suggest she could become a bargaining chip in negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals held in Iran.

A French magistrate recently went public about how US envoys had tried to interfere in French national politics. Experts say it is clear that France is a target of disinformation strategies.

The return of a proposed end-of-life bill to the French National Assembly has once again sparked intense debate among deputies.

Customs officers seized thousands of untaxed cigarettes and 80 litres of fuel in three separate incidents at crossing points from the occupied areas to the government-controlled areas earlier this month. On 6 February 2026, officers from the Customs Department at the Ledra Street crossing selected a French national for inspection during routine checks of individuals […]