France

Country France
Capital Paris
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR) & CFP franc(XPF)
Languages French

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a hybrid presidential-parliamentary governing system resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier more purely parliamentary administrations. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.

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France becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland - Euronews.comFrance becomes first EU country to open a consulate in Greenland  Euronews.com

Foreigner Claims France Is 'So Behind India' In Viral Post - NDTVForeigner Claims France Is 'So Behind India' In Viral Post  NDTV

France investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links - BBCFrance investigates ex-minister Jack Lang over Epstein links  BBC

India likely to clear deal for 114 Rafale jets ahead of France President's visit - India TodayIndia likely to clear deal for 114 Rafale jets ahead of France President's visit  India Today

France opens probe against ex-Culture Minister Lang after Epstein file dump - thehindu.comFrance opens probe against ex-Culture Minister Lang after Epstein file dump  thehindu.com

Canada and France open Greenland consulates in show of Denmark support - The GuardianCanada and France open Greenland consulates in show of Denmark support  The Guardian

France Adopts “Indian Model” of Partnership in East Africa After Setback in West Africa: OPED - EurAsian TimesFrance Adopts “Indian Model” of Partnership in East Africa After Setback in West Africa: OPED  EurAsian Times

France to wage 'year of resistance' against Shein, online platforms, minister says - ReutersFrance to wage 'year of resistance' against Shein, online platforms, minister says  Reuters

Poland Joins Denmark, Switzerland, France, Portugal, Finland, Romania, And More Than Thirty-Eight European Countries In Dealing With Super Visa Restrictions As Canada Shuts Parent And Grandparent Program - Travel And Tour WorldPoland Joins Denmark, Switzerland, France, Portugal, Finland, Romania, And More Than Thirty-Eight European Countries In Dealing With Super Visa Restrictions As Canada Shuts Parent And Grandparent Program  Travel And Tour World

Canada and France to open Greenland consulates after Trump demands - BBCCanada and France to open Greenland consulates after Trump demands  BBC

France’s ex-minister resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties - Al JazeeraFrance’s ex-minister resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties  Al Jazeera

Forging the Next Frontier in India–France Space Ties - orfonline.orgForging the Next Frontier in India–France Space Ties  orfonline.org

France TV releases surveillance footage of police violence against Yellow Vests protesters in 2018 - Anadolu AjansiFrance TV releases surveillance footage of police violence against Yellow Vests protesters in 2018  Anadolu Ajansi

Canada & France open Greenland consulates in show of Denmark’s support - newsonair.gov.inCanada & France open Greenland consulates in show of Denmark’s support  newsonair.gov.in

France and Canada open consulates in Greenland amid Trump threats - cnn.comFrance and Canada open consulates in Greenland amid Trump threats  cnn.com

The French Response account, a tool for France in the information war - La France au Royaume-UniThe French Response account, a tool for France in the information war  La France au Royaume-Uni

Germany rules out Greenland consulate as France expands diplomatic footprint - Northeast HeraldGermany rules out Greenland consulate as France expands diplomatic footprint  Northeast Herald

Armenia’s security architecture in a changing balance of power: The role of India and France, risks and prospects - The Armenian WeeklyArmenia’s security architecture in a changing balance of power: The role of India and France, risks and prospects  The Armenian Weekly

In show of support, France and Canada open consulates in Greenland - The Local EuropeIn show of support, France and Canada open consulates in Greenland  The Local Europe

New Zealand v France| HSBC SVNS Perth 2026 | Match Highlights - HSBC SVNS SeriesNew Zealand v France| HSBC SVNS Perth 2026 | Match Highlights  HSBC SVNS Series

-48 kg: Boukli Keeps the First Gold in France - IJF-48 kg: Boukli Keeps the First Gold in France  IJF

Davis Cup - Qualifiers - France v Slovakia - Reuters ConnectDavis Cup - Qualifiers - France v Slovakia  Reuters Connect

France 36-14 Ireland: Six Nations 2026 opener – as it happened - The GuardianFrance 36-14 Ireland: Six Nations 2026 opener – as it happened  The Guardian

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation - La France au Royaume-UniInternational Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation  La France au Royaume-Uni

Floods and snow, property, and a question: essential articles for life in France - The Local FranceFloods and snow, property, and a question: essential articles for life in France  The Local France

France and Bahrain sign bilateral deal on defence - ReutersFrance and Bahrain sign bilateral deal on defence  Reuters

Bielle-Biarrey stars as France outplay Ireland to lay down a Six Nations marker - The GuardianBielle-Biarrey stars as France outplay Ireland to lay down a Six Nations marker  The Guardian

'Free the mountains!": clashes at Milan protest over Winter Olympics - France 24'Free the mountains!": clashes at Milan protest over Winter Olympics  France 24

X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok - BBCX offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok  BBC

Suspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town - BBCSuspected Chinese spies arrested in quiet French town  BBC

Morocco Joins France-Led ORION 2026 Military Exercise - Morocco World NewsMorocco Joins France-Led ORION 2026 Military Exercise  Morocco World News

Continuing the fight against Daesh an "absolute priority" for France - Minister - La France au Royaume-UniContinuing the fight against Daesh an "absolute priority" for France - Minister  La France au Royaume-Uni

Canada, France to open consulates in Greenland amid ongoing US threats - Al JazeeraCanada, France to open consulates in Greenland amid ongoing US threats  Al Jazeera

UK and France asylum deal could violate human rights laws, warns UN | Immigration and asylum - The GuardianUK and France asylum deal could violate human rights laws, warns UN | Immigration and asylum  The Guardian

France: Ex-minister Jack Lang resigns amid Epstein probe - dw.comFrance: Ex-minister Jack Lang resigns amid Epstein probe  dw.com

France v Slovakia: hosts looks for fast start - Davis CupFrance v Slovakia: hosts looks for fast start  Davis Cup

France 36-14 Ireland: Les Bleus open Six Nations defence with thumping win in Paris - BBCFrance 36-14 Ireland: Les Bleus open Six Nations defence with thumping win in Paris  BBC

Jacob Helberg, Trump's direct link to France's far right - Le Monde.frJacob Helberg, Trump's direct link to France's far right  Le Monde.fr

France opens financial probe into ex-minister Jack Lang after Epstein revelations - France 24France opens financial probe into ex-minister Jack Lang after Epstein revelations  France 24

Six Nations 2026: Dupont return, missing stars & prop issues - how France are shaping up for defence - BBCSix Nations 2026: Dupont return, missing stars & prop issues - how France are shaping up for defence  BBC

'Scrutiny and pressure on Irish has reached new level' - BBC'Scrutiny and pressure on Irish has reached new level'  BBC

France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex - BBCFrance moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex  BBC

Which members of France's political and cultural elite are named in the Epstein files? - France 24Which members of France's political and cultural elite are named in the Epstein files?  France 24

France, Canada open consulates amid backlash to U.S. Greenland bid - Macau BusinessFrance, Canada open consulates amid backlash to U.S. Greenland bid  Macau Business

France and Canada open consulates in Nuuk in show of support for Greenland - France 24France and Canada open consulates in Nuuk in show of support for Greenland  France 24

Veteran French politician quits as head of prestigious institute after Epstein links revealed - The GuardianVeteran French politician quits as head of prestigious institute after Epstein links revealed  The Guardian

Greenland: Canada, France open consulates in Nuuk - dw.comGreenland: Canada, France open consulates in Nuuk  dw.com

France dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US - AP NewsFrance dumps Zoom and Teams as Europe seeks digital autonomy from the US  AP News

Greenland: French Consul General arrives in Nuuk - La France au Royaume-UniGreenland: French Consul General arrives in Nuuk  La France au Royaume-Uni

Canada and France open consulates in Greenland following tensions over U.S. push for control - NBC NewsCanada and France open consulates in Greenland following tensions over U.S. push for control  NBC News

Watch U20 Six Nations: France v Ireland - BBCWatch U20 Six Nations: France v Ireland  BBC

Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk - The New York TimesPolice Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk  The New York Times

France uncovers Russian disinformation campaign falsely linking Macron to Epstein - RFIFrance uncovers Russian disinformation campaign falsely linking Macron to Epstein  RFI

On the Agenda: What’s happening in France this week - The Local FranceOn the Agenda: What’s happening in France this week  The Local France

Île-de-France’s largest megalithic monument: 5,000 years of history under the open sky - Paris Select BookÎle-de-France’s largest megalithic monument: 5,000 years of history under the open sky  Paris Select Book

France vs Ireland LIVE: Radio commentary and text updates from the Stade de France - BBCFrance vs Ireland LIVE: Radio commentary and text updates from the Stade de France  BBC

France’s former minister Jack Lang ‘offers’ to resign from Arab World Institute over Epstein links - France 24France’s former minister Jack Lang ‘offers’ to resign from Arab World Institute over Epstein links  France 24

2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Italy seeks a comeback to France and Paris 2024 - Le Monde.fr2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Italy seeks a comeback to France and Paris 2024  Le Monde.fr

France voted in favor of the resolution to meet the most urgent needs of the population - France ONUFrance voted in favor of the resolution to meet the most urgent needs of the population  France ONU

How drinking culture, linked to French identity, can be a ’tool of exclusion' - RFIHow drinking culture, linked to French identity, can be a ’tool of exclusion'  RFI

Six Nations: Loss to France 'has to stand to' Ireland says head coach Andy Farrell - BBCSix Nations: Loss to France 'has to stand to' Ireland says head coach Andy Farrell  BBC

France and Canada deepen Arctic ties with Greenland consulates - ReutersFrance and Canada deepen Arctic ties with Greenland consulates  Reuters

No Fashion Focus in Milan After France Made It Part of Summer Olympics - The New York TimesNo Fashion Focus in Milan After France Made It Part of Summer Olympics  The New York Times

Empress's crown dropped by Louvre heist thieves to be fully restored - France 24Empress's crown dropped by Louvre heist thieves to be fully restored  France 24

MARA Holdings (MARA) Is Down 13.3% After France Pauses Xion Deal Over Security Concerns - Yahoo FinanceMARA Holdings (MARA) Is Down 13.3% After France Pauses Xion Deal Over Security Concerns  Yahoo Finance

France v New Zealand | HSBC SVNS Perth 2026 | Match Highlights - HSBC SVNS SeriesFrance v New Zealand | HSBC SVNS Perth 2026 | Match Highlights  HSBC SVNS Series

India and France near major deal for 114 Rafale fighters ahead of Macron visit - AeroTimeIndia and France near major deal for 114 Rafale fighters ahead of Macron visit  AeroTime

France 36-14 Ireland: Hosts romp to punishing victory in Six Nations opener - ESPNFrance 36-14 Ireland: Hosts romp to punishing victory in Six Nations opener  ESPN

France, Canada open consulates amid backlash to U.S. Greenland bid - XinhuaFrance, Canada open consulates amid backlash to U.S. Greenland bid  Xinhua

Six Nations 2026: Men's fixtures, schedule, dates, Calcutta Cup and more as France defend championship title - Sky SportsSix Nations 2026: Men's fixtures, schedule, dates, Calcutta Cup and more as France defend championship title  Sky Sports

Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute after Epstein correspondence revealed - cnn.comFormer French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute after Epstein correspondence revealed  cnn.com

Canada and France open consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control - AP NewsCanada and France open consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control  AP News

France call up nine uncapped players with Ntamack still out for Wales clash - ReutersFrance call up nine uncapped players with Ntamack still out for Wales clash  Reuters

Under-20 Six Nations: Champions France get defence off to winning start by beating Ireland - BBCUnder-20 Six Nations: Champions France get defence off to winning start by beating Ireland  BBC

Six Nations Highlights: France 36-14 Ireland - BBCSix Nations Highlights: France 36-14 Ireland  BBC

A week in France - Paris cyber crime unit raids X offices, concerned by deepfakes and child safeguarding online - France 24A week in France - Paris cyber crime unit raids X offices, concerned by deepfakes and child safeguarding online  France 24

Italy dominates France in opener - IIHFItaly dominates France in opener  IIHF

Now or never for Townsend’s Scotland with head coach in Six Nations spotlight - The GuardianNow or never for Townsend’s Scotland with head coach in Six Nations spotlight  The Guardian

This Unknown Coastal Town Made Me Fall In Love With France All Over Again - Travel Off PathThis Unknown Coastal Town Made Me Fall In Love With France All Over Again  Travel Off Path

France - CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Country Profile - Our World in DataFrance - CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Country Profile  Our World in Data

Massive 6,300-Year-Old Cemetery with Stone Monuments and Fire Pits Unearthed in France - Indian Defence ReviewMassive 6,300-Year-Old Cemetery with Stone Monuments and Fire Pits Unearthed in France  Indian Defence Review

France urges Iran-backed groups to show restraint if US-Iran tensions escalate - AP NewsFrance urges Iran-backed groups to show restraint if US-Iran tensions escalate  AP News

France Joins Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, United Kingdom And More Powerful Revenue Booster Countries In Europe Skyrocketing Morocco Tourism With Record Arrivals, Soaring Demand, And Unmatched Growth In 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldFrance Joins Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, United Kingdom And More Powerful Revenue Booster Countries In Europe Skyrocketing Morocco Tourism With Record Arrivals, Soaring Demand, And Unmatched Growth In 2025  Travel And Tour World

How a Treaty With France Helped Secure American Independence - Council on Foreign RelationsHow a Treaty With France Helped Secure American Independence  Council on Foreign Relations

France v Great Britain | HSBC SVNS Perth 2026 | Match Highlights - HSBC SVNS SeriesFrance v Great Britain | HSBC SVNS Perth 2026 | Match Highlights  HSBC SVNS Series

French lawmakers vote to ban social media use by under-15s | France - The GuardianFrench lawmakers vote to ban social media use by under-15s | France  The Guardian

What’s Behind the New India-France Defense R&D Pact? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineWhat’s Behind the New India-France Defense R&D Pact?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

My university wants me to sign a loyalty oath — am I in America or Vichy France? - The ForwardMy university wants me to sign a loyalty oath — am I in America or Vichy France?  The Forward

France - Welcome to the United NationsFrance  Welcome to the United Nations

Two French arrive in Shanghai after a one and a half year walking tour from France - RFITwo French arrive in Shanghai after a one and a half year walking tour from France  RFI

The illusion of leadership – how Macronism has destabilised France and Europe - The London School of Economics and Political ScienceThe illusion of leadership – how Macronism has destabilised France and Europe  The London School of Economics and Political Science

Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit raids X’s French office over 'algorithm manipulation' - France 24Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit raids X’s French office over 'algorithm manipulation'  France 24

UK Joins France, Germany, and Other EU Countries in 2026 Visa Strategy to Revolutionize Immigration and Boost Economic Growth - Travel And Tour WorldUK Joins France, Germany, and Other EU Countries in 2026 Visa Strategy to Revolutionize Immigration and Boost Economic Growth  Travel And Tour World

France v Ireland: Winners & losers as Les Bleus exploit 'turnstile' Sam Prendergast and flex 'sheer brutality' - planetrugby.comFrance v Ireland: Winners & losers as Les Bleus exploit 'turnstile' Sam Prendergast and flex 'sheer brutality'  planetrugby.com

French Embassy in India - La France en IndeFrench Embassy in India  La France en Inde

France and Canada Open Consulates in Greenland, Following Trump Threats - The New York TimesFrance and Canada Open Consulates in Greenland, Following Trump Threats  The New York Times

French Film Series: NOIRS EN FRANCE - UCI School of HumanitiesFrench Film Series: NOIRS EN FRANCE  UCI School of Humanities

France to join Operation Arctic Endurance in Greenland - Minister - La France au Royaume-UniFrance to join Operation Arctic Endurance in Greenland - Minister  La France au Royaume-Uni

X offices raided in France as prosecutors investigate child abuse images and deepfakes - AP NewsX offices raided in France as prosecutors investigate child abuse images and deepfakes  AP News

France urges 29-year-olds to get on with having kids - The TimesFrance urges 29-year-olds to get on with having kids  The Times