France Examines Comprehensive Bill Against Gender-Based and Sexual Violence

France’s National Assembly has begun examining a major 69-article bill aimed at addressing gender-based and sexual violence against women and children. The special parliamentary committee began its detailed review on September 21, 2026, after a week of hearings involving ministers, experts, and other stakeholders. The proposal covers prevention, victim protection, healthcare, schools, workplaces, family law, … Lire la suite

Radio France Controversy Ends With Cancellation of Charles Sapin’s France Inter Editorial

A dispute at France’s public broadcaster Radio France over the appointment of journalist Charles Sapin to a political editorial slot on France Inter has changed direction after the broadcaster decided to remove the weekly segment. Sapin announced on September 19, 2026, that his Sunday morning editorial had been cancelled by France Inter. The decision came … Lire la suite

France Tightens Review of Investments in Professional Sports

France has introduced new rules that significantly strengthen the review of investments in professional sports companies. The reform comes from Law No. 2026-725 of August 3, 2026, concerning the organization, management, and financing of professional sport. The law was definitively adopted by Parliament in July before being promulgated in August. One of the main changes … Lire la suite

Macron Orders Plan to Protect France’s Critical Infrastructure

French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered the government to prepare a plan to strengthen the protection of France’s critical infrastructure and sensitive sites following warnings about an intensifying hybrid threat in Europe. Macron made the announcement on September 18, 2026, after a meeting at the Élysée Palace with political party leaders, government officials, and senior … Lire la suite

Niger Accuses France of Inciting a Failed Mutiny, Paris Denies the Claim

Niger’s military government has accused France of helping to incite a mutiny carried out by soldiers in the capital, Niamey, on August 29, 2026. France has strongly rejected the accusation, saying it had neither the intention nor the means to organize such an action. The allegations come amid already strained relations between Niger and France … Lire la suite

France Announces Restrictions on Goods From Israeli Settlements in the West Bank

France has announced that it intends to introduce restrictions on trade in goods originating from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as part of a joint statement issued with several European countries and Canada on September 8, 2026. The announcement came amid continuing international debate over settlement expansion, violence in the West Bank, and the … Lire la suite

France and Iran Face New Tensions After French Language Centre Closure in Tehran

Relations between France and Iran have come under renewed pressure after Iranian authorities closed a French language centre in Tehran linked to the French embassy. The closure was announced on September 20, 2026, after Iranian authorities said the centre had been operating without the required licence and accused it of activities related to national security. … Lire la suite

France Condemns Russian Parliamentary Elections Over Electoral Conditions

France has criticized Russia’s 2026 parliamentary elections, saying the conditions did not meet the standards required for free, pluralistic, and democratic elections. In a statement published on September 21, 2026, France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said that repression of civil society and political opposition, restrictions on freedom of expression, the exclusion of political … Lire la suite

Macron and Trump to Meet in New York Amid Key International Issues

French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet in New York on September 21, 2026, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting comes as world leaders gather in New York for the annual UN high-level meetings, with the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, energy, and … Lire la suite

France and Canada Deepen Strategic Cooperation in Defence, Space and Energy

France and Canada are expanding their strategic cooperation in areas including defence, space, energy, critical minerals, and advanced technology following a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on September 20, 2026. The two leaders met in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory in the North Atlantic close to Canada’s Newfoundland and … Lire la suite