Former French president told he must appear in trial over misuse of public funds to finance opinion pollsFrance’s former president Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to testify in the trial of one-time aides and allies who are accused of misusing public …
Macron statement on 1961 protest killings ‘falls short’, say critics
French historians had hoped for outright apology for police attacks on Algerians during peaceful protestFrench historians have accused the president, Emmanuel Macron, of failing to fully admit the state’s responsibility in the police killing of scores …
Gastro hub: Macron creates centre of excellence for French food
President says aim is to promote culinary traditions and prepare chefs ‘as athletes’ to win prizes The French have long made a meal over what they eat, even if the culinary ritual that starts with an aperitif, proceeds through at least four courses wit…
Zidane becomes Antoine as website helps do away with ‘un-French’ names
Satirical site ridicules far-right suggestion that people should be made to have ‘more French’ namesWhen a far-right political journalist and possible presidential contender began talking about people having “un-French” names, there really was only one…
France to offer free contraception to women under 25
Move aims to tackle decline in use of contraception ‘because it costs too much’, says health minsterYoung French women will be offered free contraception from next year, the health minister has announced.Olivier Véran said those under 25 would not be c…
French police on alert after Covid testing centre attacks
Vandals damage 22 health sites, often leaving graffiti comparing vaccination drive to HolocaustCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFrench police have been urged to step up security around Covid vaccination and testing centres af…
Macron tells critics: vaccine passport will protect all our freedoms
French protests expected to enter fourth week but president’s hardline strategy is succeedingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWhen the Great Plague struck Marseille in 1720, killing more than half of the city’s population, tr…
Emmanuel Macron takes legal action over Hitler poster comparison
Police speak with wealthy billboard operator who depicted French president as Nazi leaderEmmanuel Macron is taking legal action against a wealthy billboard operator who displayed posters depicting him as Adolf Hitler.Lawyers for the French president ar…