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The European Commission announced a temporary application of the Mercosur trade agreement, which faces criticism from French President Emmanuel Macron and requires full ratification from the European Parliament.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed surprise and discontent over the EU's unilateral decision to temporarily apply the MERCOSUR agreement without prior voting in the European Parliament.

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his dissatisfaction with the European Commission's decision to temporarily implement the Mercosur trade agreement, which has been blocked by the European Parliament.

French Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard expressed regret over the EU's decision to provisionally apply the Mercosur agreement, stating that it undermines the decisions of the European Parliament.

Rima Hassan, a French Member of the European Parliament, has been moved back to Givón prison in Israel after being held under harsh isolation conditions.

Charles Alloncle has accused fellow MP Erwan Balanant of threatening him during a parliamentary inquiry into public broadcasting.

French Members of Parliament have approved a bill that would legalize assisted dying in the country.

The French government survived the first of two motions of no confidence filed in parliament regarding a new energy law.

French media figures Hugo Clément and Samuel Étienne are being heard by a parliamentary commission regarding public broadcasting.

The French Senate has begun discussing a significant constitutional reform for New Caledonia, aiming to establish it as a new state, amid concerns of opposition disrupting the process.

Nine arrests have been made in connection with the murder of a French far-right activist, including an assistant to a member of parliament.

French President Emmanuel Macron seeks to pass legislation on end-of-life care and assisted dying before his term ends, despite political challenges.

The French government has revealed a packed parliamentary agenda that includes significant proposals on social networks, end-of-life issues, and matters concerning New Caledonia.

The CAC 40 index has reached a new record high of approximately 8440 points amid positive market behavior following favorable earnings reports from European companies and the adoption of a budget by the French Parliament.

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial regarding allegations of embezzlement of European parliament funds has concluded, with significant implications for her eligibility in the 2027 presidential election.

French prosecutors are urging an appeal court to uphold a five-year ban on Marine Le Pen from public office related to a scandal over fake jobs in the EU parliament, which could impact her presidential ambitions for 2027.

The French prosecutor has requested a five-year ban on Marine Le Pen from holding any public office and a four-year prison sentence as part of a crucial appeal trial in Paris concerning her conviction for misusing European Parliament funds.

The French minority government successfully passed the 2026 budget through parliament, alleviating concerns among economists and investors, as this security bolsters France's status as the second-largest economy in Europe.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has successfully navigated a series of no-confidence votes, facilitating the approval of the country's delayed 2026 budget.

The French budget for 2026 has been approved after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu successfully navigated two confidence votes in parliament.

The French government has survived two votes of no confidence, allowing it to proceed with its budget for 2026.

The French Parliament has approved a bill banning mobile phone use in schools and all social media use for children under fifteen, an initiative strongly supported by President Emmanuel Macron.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is gearing up to finalize the state's budget for 2026 following three months of challenging parliamentary debates, striving to avoid censure during the adoption process.

The French government has suspended budget debates until Tuesday as it grapples with a lack of majority and parliamentary setbacks, while considering invoking special measures to advance the budget.

Hundreds of farmers demonstrated outside the French parliament to voice their concerns and demands.

French politician Marine Le Pen is facing a court hearing that could impact her presidential candidacy, following a conviction for embezzling EU Parliament funds.

Serge Papin has proposed allowing employees earning less than two minimum wages to withdraw 2000 euros from their employee savings plan tax-free, with the potential for more through parliamentary debate.

French President Emmanuel Macron has met with parliament members to discuss the potential deployment of 6,000 troops to Ukraine following a peace agreement.

French President Emmanuel Macron met with political leaders and parliamentary heads to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, following a meeting of the 'coalition of volunteers.'

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will vote against the EU's trade agreement with Mercosur, citing unanimous rejection by the French parliament.

French Public Accounts Minister Amélie de Montchalin stated that parliamentarians must reach an agreement on the budget’s content, while the government's responsibility remains to find a path for its adoption, potentially resorting to the controversial 49.3 procedure.

Farmers from the Rural Coordination are determined to peacefully reach the French Parliament to voice their concerns, particularly against the Mercosur agreement, despite potential obstacles.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that any potential deployment of troops to Ukraine will be subjected to a vote in Parliament, following a declaration of intent signed with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the outline for troop deployment contingent on a peace agreement.

French lawmakers are expressing fatigue over prolonged budget debates and are eager to move on to upcoming municipal elections.