France Unbowed

French politicians across the political spectrum praise the new film 'De Gaulle,' which highlights the general's political strategies to preserve French sovereignty against U.S. influence. The movie's focus on political battles and its resonance with current debates about France's transatlantic alliances have made it a cultural and political touchstone ahead of next year's presidential election.

France is experiencing record-breaking wildfires that have burned nearly 100,000 hectares, prompting military and EU assistance. Over 200,000 people were evacuated in southwestern France, while Spain faces similar wildfires near Madrid, with 80,000 affected. Political criticism has emerged in France over wildfire management.

In the 2027 French presidential campaign, centrists face challenges from extreme-right leader Marine Le Pen and hard-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon. The center bloc has not yet unified behind a candidate, with Édouard Philippe, Gabriel Attal, and Raphaël Glucksmann as top contenders, while experts note the complexity of defining 'centrist' in a fragmented political landscape.

Barbara Butch, a Jewish DJ, accused France Unbowed party of antisemitism after her Grenoble concert was disrupted by heckling and object-throwing. The party and local pro-Palestinian activists had boycotted her show, claiming she censored Palestinian voices. France Unbowed's parliamentary group leader called the targeting of Butch 'bad.'

France became the first EU country to ban children under 15 from social media, with Parliament approving the measure as part of President Emmanuel Macron’s initiatives. The law also prohibits mobile phones in high schools and addresses concerns over harmful content linked to teen suicides, though its implementation may be delayed by a constitutional review.

France became the first EU country to ban social media for children under 15, with both parliamentary chambers approving the measure. The law, part of President Emmanuel Macron’s second-term agenda, also prohibits mobile phones in high schools and faces potential delays due to a constitutional review. Opponents argue it may violate constitutional principles and be difficult to enforce.

French lawmakers approved a bill banning children under 15 from social media, making France the first EU country to implement such a measure. The legislation, part of President Emmanuel Macron’s second-term agenda, also prohibits mobile phones in high schools and faces potential constitutional review before implementation.

French lawmakers approved a bill banning children under 15 from social media, making France the first EU country to implement such a measure. The law, part of President Emmanuel Macron’s second-term agenda, also prohibits mobile phones in high schools and faces potential constitutional review before implementation in September.

French lawmakers approved a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first EU country to implement such a measure. The legislation, part of President Emmanuel Macron’s second-term agenda, also prohibits mobile phones in high schools and follows concerns over harmful content linked to teen suicides and mental health issues.

French lawmakers passed a bill banning children under 15 from social media, making France the first EU country to implement such a measure. The law, part of Macron's second-term agenda, also prohibits mobile phones in high schools and addresses harmful content linked to teen mental health issues.

French lawmakers passed a bill banning children under 15 from social media, making France the first EU country to implement such a ban. The legislation, part of President Macron’s second-term agenda, also prohibits mobile phone use in high schools and faces potential delays due to a constitutional review. Opponents argue the law’s constitutionality and enforcement feasibility.

French lawmakers approved a bill banning children under 15 from social media, a flagship initiative of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term. The legislation also prohibits mobile phones in high schools and faces potential delays due to a constitutional review. Opponents argue the bill’s constitutionality and enforceability, while supporters highlight risks of harmful content and youth mental health concerns.

Marine Le Pen increased her lead in a French presidential election poll to 34-35.5% after a court reduced her election ban from five years to 15 months, allowing her to run. The poll projects her beating rivals Edouard Philippe and Jean-Luc Melenchon in the runoff, with support growing among retirees and urban areas.

Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign hinges on voters overlooking her embezzlement conviction, which was upheld by a Paris appeals court but allows her to run while appealing to France's highest court. Her party, National Rally, had prepared Jordan Bardella as an alternative candidate after the conviction initially barred her from office, but the court's revised sentencing enabled her to campaign with limited restrictions.

French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan faces trial for sharing a quote attributed to Kōzō Okamoto, a militant linked to a 1972 Israeli airport attack, which prosecutors allege constitutes an apology for terrorism. Hassan argues the case is politically motivated and aims to silence pro-Palestinian voices, emphasizing her advocacy for Palestinian rights and resistance philosophy.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a far-left French presidential candidate, is gaining poll strength through pro-Palestinian rhetoric, which experts warn risks antisemitism. His party, France Unbowed, won local elections in Saint-Denis and Roubaix but faces criticism for anti-Zionist statements and refusing to label Hamas as terrorist. Party members have justified Palestinian armed struggle as legitimate under international law, sparking legal and political backlash.