A political communication specialist analyzes how social media is transforming parliamentary debates from discussions of general interest into purely partisan communication tools.

La Commission de surveillance de la Chambre des représentants américaine a assigné mardi la ministre de la Justice Pam Bondi à comparaître pour témoigner sur la manière dont le gouvernement a géré…

Myanmar's parliament convened for the first time in five years, with the majority of representatives being supporters of the military rulers, based on recent elections criticized for their fairness.

The European Parliament is set to vote on a resolution calling for the release of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained since 2023. The resolution urges the African Union and the international community to intensify diplomatic efforts.

West African cocoa farmers are facing a crisis due to plunging prices amid high global chocolate demand, highlighting the need for local value addition to protect Ghana’s cocoa farmers from global price shocks.

Bahrain accuses Iran of targeting a desalination plant on its soil, highlighting the vulnerability of water supply systems for millions in the region amidst the ongoing Middle East conflict.

The French government spokesperson stated it is "too early" to discuss new aid for fuel prices, as the executive plans to meet with fuel distributors again to review the results of 500 requested controls.

The European Parliament is expressing concern over alleged US interference in EU affairs, citing sanctions against figures like Thierry Breton and judge Nicolas Guillou, and provocative diplomatic actions.

LE FIGARO TV - Pour l’ancien président de l’assemblée parlementaire de l’OTAN, Pierre Lellouche, la première réaction d’Emmanuel Macron au déclenchement de la guerre en Iran n’est pas assez forte.

Uncertainty about the president's strategy, who now extends a hand to the regime: "He asked to dialogue, I will do it even if he waited too long." The Maga movement is divided on the prolongation of the war.

UNIFFAC tournament 2026 : Cameroon’s U17 Lions crowned champions Le bled parle

Facing a challenging re-election bid in Le Havre, Édouard Philippe is focusing his campaign on local issues to secure his mayoral seat and bolster his presidential ambitions.

Talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva have been paused after an exchange of 'creative and positive ideas,' with plans to resume later today, according to the Omani mediator.

Hillary Clinton will first testify under oath today, before her husband and former President Bill is questioned on Friday.

DÉCRYPTAGE - De nouveaux pourparlers doivent avoir lieu, jeudi, à Genève, mais Washington semble ignorer qu’Américains et Iraniens ne parlent pas le même langage.

Avant de nouveaux pourparlers entre les deux pays, prévus jeudi à Genève sous médiation omanaise, Donald Trump a affirmé vouloir privilégier la voie diplomatique alors que Téhéran estimait qu’un accor

Concerns are rising over MP absenteeism in Botswana as a parliamentary session collapsed again due to lack of quorum.

France 24's Gavin Lee is joined by Antoine Marie, a researcher in political psychology at the Centre for Political Research at Sciences Po in Paris. He’s been analysing the case in Lyon and the protests linked to Quentin Derangue, as well as the broader patterns of political polarisation and their potential links to the escalation of political violence. Antoine joins us in the studio to unpack what could become a defining issue ahead of France’s local council elections.

Belgian MEP Van Overtveldt (N-VA) is facing an internal investigation by the European Parliament's Union Syndicale (USPE) over allegations of 'humiliating and degrading' behavior.

Following new attacks on energy infrastructure that caused gas and oil prices to surge, the French government has stated it is not considering a reduction in taxes.

The Scottish Parliament has rejected a bill that would have legalized assisted dying for terminally ill adults with an estimated life expectancy of less than six months.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever spoke about his cat, Maximus, explaining that the feline allows him to express his thoughts without facing political repercussions, noting the cat's growing popularity.

Young people speak at full speed. But by trying to save time, they end up losing it. ...

Despite high global demand for chocolate, cocoa farmers in West Africa are experiencing a crisis due to plunging prices for their crops.

François-Xavier Bellamy is attempting to unite conservative, nationalist, and sovereignist parties in the European Parliament to toughen migration policy. They are expected to ally to adopt a major regulation facilitating the expulsion of undocumented immigrants.

British Labour MP Joani Reid has voluntarily suspended herself from the party pending an internal investigation into her husband's alleged involvement in espionage for China. Three men were arrested yesterday in connection with the case.

London police have arrested three men, one of whom is the husband of a UK lawmaker, on suspicion of spying for China under the National Security Act of 2023.

Belgium's Minister of Employment, David Clarinval, spent over 30 consecutive hours in parliament defending his reforms on social affairs, employment, and pensions, highlighting the intense legislative process.

“Saturday Night Live” U.K. has set its writing team, led by head writer Jonno Johnson (“Parlement”). “The number of funny, talented writers we have got to work on “SNL” U.K.

LE FIGARO TV - L’ancien ministre des Affaires étrangères Hubert Védrine, et l’ancien président de l’assemblée parlementaire de l’OTAN, Pierre Lellouche, sont les invités du «Club Le Figaro Idées»,…

A helicopter crash in western Kenya on Saturday killed six people, including a member of Parliament.

A Flemish politician has called for the resignation of Bertin Mampaka, the president of the Brussels Parliament, citing concerns that he is 'practically unintelligible' in Dutch.

In an interview, former Canadian Liberal Party leader Michael Ignatieff expresses concern about Russia's submarine cable activities in the Baltic Sea posing a threat to Spain's unprotected coast and states there is no justification for a US war against Iran.

An editorial suggests Belgian Minister Annelies Verlinden should listen to Isabelle Boulay's song 'Parle-moi' in a political commentary.

Le patron de l’Agence internationale de l’énergie atomique «a rejoint les pourparlers, jouant de fait le rôle d’observateur technique susceptible de contribuer à faire progresser les discussions avec…

Iran's President Pezeshkian has spoken of a 'favorable perspective' on the eve of talks with the United States, stating that the process continues under the guidance of the Supreme Leader.

In zijn jaarlijkse toespraak tot het Amerikaanse parlement, de State of the Union, heeft president Donald Trump vooral de economische successen benadrukt die volgens hem zijn behaald onder zijn leidin

Nigerian President Tinubu and state governors are holding a high-level summit with leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to discuss critical issues.

The city of Ninove is advising its merchants not to speak French in the presence of customers, a measure intended to 'preserve the Flemish character' of the city.

A report highlights the growing trend of politicians using parliamentary sessions as a stage for creating social media content, leading to theatrical exchanges and 'clip farming' for online platforms.

In Avignon, the Socialist Party and La France Insoumise lists have merged in an effort to win against the right-wing, which came out on top in the city. The Insoumise candidate is a close associate of the founder of Jeune Garde.

The Banque de France is launching its 14th Financial Education Week with the goal of strengthening everyone's budgetary and financial skills and encouraging open discussion about money.

Het Europees Parlement heeft ingestemd met een nieuwe, strengere terugkeerwet voor asielzoekers.

More than 200 people have been killed in a landslide at a rebel-held mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Italy's parliamentary committee for the security of the Republic (Copasir) has summoned the director of the Aise (Italy's foreign intelligence agency), Giovanni Caravelli, for an audition. The discussion will include the 'Crosetto case', following Caravelli's prediction of an escalation in the area two weeks prior.

La jeune actrice belge nous quittait il y a presque un an, le 16 mars 2025. Ses parents, avec pudeur, ont enfin la force d’évoquer son courage face à un cancer rare qui l’a emportée à 43 ans.

Η ζώνη «World Cinema» και το Novacinema1 κάθε Τετάρτη του Μαρτίου μιλούν άπταιστα γαλλικά!

Piyush Goyal said India values comparative advantage over its competitors more than the tariff rate per se.

In this episode of In Focus-Parley, host Kunal Shankar joins experts Kishan Sundar and Alaganambi Welkin to explore AI’s rapid rise in India’s IT sector and its implications for jobs and growth.

À Perpignan, un militant LFI porte plainte pour menaces et injures racistes et homophobes, ciblé sur une liste diffusée en ligne. Le collaborateur parlementaire Maxime Giralt, déjà visé par une autre

A National Rally (RN) deputy has dismissed her parliamentary assistant due to 'unforgivable' online publications made under pseudonyms, though the exact content of the messages remains unclear.

This is the second such ‌suspension by lawmakers, who, last month, halted their work ​on the deal in protest at Donald Trump’s demands to acquire Greenland

Minister of Media Jacqueline Galant is facing a motion of no confidence, but Elisabeth Degryse has reportedly saved her with a parliamentary maneuver that could render the motion null and void.