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French budget is forced through parliament: how could it impact your finances

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Trump tariff row: How much - and what - does the US export to France and vice versa

These are the new French income tax rates agreed for budget debate

French prime minister pledges voting and pension reform in key policy speech

The new government already faces calls for a vote of no confidence

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Comment: Court ban on Marine Le Pen from holding office would anger French voters

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'Many in my French village vote far right... but not due to immigration'

French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96

The controversial figure founded the far-right Front National in 1972 and reached the second round of France’s 2002 presidential election

Key points of President Macron’s New Year message

President spoke about the political instability and hinted at launching referendums. He also said a European ‘wake-up call’ was needed

At-a-glance: France's new government under François Bayrou

Several familiar faces are returning to key posts

Familiar faces return in France’s new government: who is who

Former French prime minister Manuel Valls has returned to hold a ministerial post

New French PM Bayrou wants to retain Pau mayor role – is this possible?

There are strict limits on how many duties MPs and ministers can hold at the same time, but not prime ministers

Law passed to allow France to continue to collect taxes despite lack of 2025 budget

A new budget will still need to be passed at the start of next year. The emergency law does not raise income tax bands as usually happens so these remain frozen at 2024 levels

Which two French prime ministers of the Fifth Republic also served as president?

There have been 26 prime ministers since 1960 and the position is traditionally relatively stable despite the country’s recent political upheaval

Politics in France

Politics

Updates on the political situation, including elections as well as key global events affecting foreign people living in France

French budget is forced through parliament: how could it impact your finances

Trump tariff row: How much - and what - does the US export to France and vice versa

Macron confirms what he wants to say to Trump when he visits US next week

French MP complains over lack of foie-gras in parliamentary restaurants

French mayor bans showing of British film judging it to be racist

French PM plans use of controversial article 49.3 to force through budget – will he be toppled?

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