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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UK, France and Germany Plan for a Post-U.S. Future - The New York TimesUK, France and Germany Plan for a Post-U.S. Future  The New York Times

France’s budget bombshell is a wake-up call for Europe as it veers toward bankruptcy - politico.euFrance’s budget bombshell is a wake-up call for Europe as it veers toward bankruptcy  politico.eu

Working more for less: France’s austerity push sparks outrage - Times of IndiaWorking more for less: France’s austerity push sparks outrage  Times of India

Former colonial ruler France hands over its last military bases in Senegal - Al JazeeraFormer colonial ruler France hands over its last military bases in Senegal  Al Jazeera

Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt? - BBCCould axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?  BBC

Merz calls for UK, Germany and France to align on migration and defence - The GuardianMerz calls for UK, Germany and France to align on migration and defence  The Guardian

Work More to Earn Less: France’s New Revolution - MintWork More to Earn Less: France’s New Revolution  Mint

India Plans To Build Next-Generation Fighter Jet Engine With France: Report - News18India Plans To Build Next-Generation Fighter Jet Engine With France: Report  News18

'We didn’t leave India to see same...': Indian in France slams fellow migrants for chaos, trash, sexism abroad - Business Today'We didn’t leave India to see same...': Indian in France slams fellow migrants for chaos, trash, sexism abroad  Business Today

France’s Mistral adds new AI features to rival U.S. chatbots - The HinduFrance’s Mistral adds new AI features to rival U.S. chatbots  The Hindu

India to tie-up with France for next-generation fighter jet engine? Defence Ministry pitches Rs 61,000 cr - Times of IndiaIndia to tie-up with France for next-generation fighter jet engine? Defence Ministry pitches Rs 61,000 cr  Times of India

India, France to collaborate on ?61,000 cr deal for fighter engines - Business StandardIndia, France to collaborate on ?61,000 cr deal for fighter engines  Business Standard

‘Lousy’ Germany must be roused or France will end their Euros dream - The Guardian‘Lousy’ Germany must be roused or France will end their Euros dream  The Guardian

After Brexit: E3. New treaty puts UK, Germany and France back at the heart of European security - Chatham HouseAfter Brexit: E3. New treaty puts UK, Germany and France back at the heart of European security  Chatham House

India, France ignite next-gen jet engine pact in ?61,000 crore strategic thrust - The Economic TimesIndia, France ignite next-gen jet engine pact in ?61,000 crore strategic thrust  The Economic Times

Finovate Global France: Cash Management, Banking Licenses, and Services for Seniors - FinovateFinovate Global France: Cash Management, Banking Licenses, and Services for Seniors  Finovate

France hands back last military bases in Senegal, ending 65-year troop presence - France 24France hands back last military bases in Senegal, ending 65-year troop presence  France 24

France withdraws from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa - Euronews.comFrance withdraws from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa  Euronews.com

Google France hosted a hackathon to tackle healthcare’s biggest challenges - The KeywordGoogle France hosted a hackathon to tackle healthcare’s biggest challenges  The Keyword

France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal - ReutersFrance ends permanent troop presence in Senegal  Reuters

KLM Begins Unique Deployment of Air France Pilots - KLM NewsroomKLM Begins Unique Deployment of Air France Pilots  KLM Newsroom

Euro 2025: Alice Sombath & Thiniba Samoura fill Wendie Renard gap - BBCEuro 2025: Alice Sombath & Thiniba Samoura fill Wendie Renard gap  BBC

New mural in France shows Statue of Liberty covering eyes in swipe at Trump - NBC NewsNew mural in France shows Statue of Liberty covering eyes in swipe at Trump  NBC News

Tour de France: Pogacar pulls more than four minutes clear with stage 13 victory - The GuardianTour de France: Pogacar pulls more than four minutes clear with stage 13 victory  The Guardian

France, UK, Germany to reimpose Iran sanctions in August if no progress - Al JazeeraFrance, UK, Germany to reimpose Iran sanctions in August if no progress  Al Jazeera

France in revolt over PM's proposition to abolish two public holidays as part of budget cuts - France 24France in revolt over PM's proposition to abolish two public holidays as part of budget cuts  France 24

Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour: Report - Al JazeeraFeminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France’s top civic honour: Report  Al Jazeera

Tour de France pauses for Privitera, who died after Italy crash - Al JazeeraTour de France pauses for Privitera, who died after Italy crash  Al Jazeera

Tour de France 2025 results: Pogacar wins time trial on stage 13 to stretch lead - BBCTour de France 2025 results: Pogacar wins time trial on stage 13 to stretch lead  BBC

Too many days off? Can France afford the holidays anymore? - FirstpostToo many days off? Can France afford the holidays anymore?  Firstpost

Youssef El-Arabi returns to France at 38 and signs with Nantes - Foot AfricaYoussef El-Arabi returns to France at 38 and signs with Nantes  Foot Africa

France opens probe into systemic failures behind paedophile surgeon’s decades of child abuse - France 24France opens probe into systemic failures behind paedophile surgeon’s decades of child abuse  France 24

Eat Your Way Through the Tour de France Stages All the Way to the Grand Culinary Finale - Škoda We Love CyclingEat Your Way Through the Tour de France Stages All the Way to the Grand Culinary Finale  Škoda We Love Cycling

Tour de France 2025: Tadej Pogacar wins again on stage 13 mountain time trial – as it happened - The GuardianTour de France 2025: Tadej Pogacar wins again on stage 13 mountain time trial – as it happened  The Guardian

France says UN conference to work on post-war Gaza, Palestinian state recognition - ReutersFrance says UN conference to work on post-war Gaza, Palestinian state recognition  Reuters

France Proposes Cutting Two Public Holidays to Avert Budget Crisis - The New York TimesFrance Proposes Cutting Two Public Holidays to Avert Budget Crisis  The New York Times

Work More to Earn Less: France’s New Revolution - BloombergWork More to Earn Less: France’s New Revolution  Bloomberg

France captain Griedge Mbock fit to return for Euro 2025 quarter-final but not seeking Germany ‘revenge’ - The New York TimesFrance captain Griedge Mbock fit to return for Euro 2025 quarter-final but not seeking Germany ‘revenge’  The New York Times

France withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in West Africa - AP NewsFrance withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in West Africa  AP News

France's first lady Brigitte Macron steps up legal battle over gender rumours - France 24France's first lady Brigitte Macron steps up legal battle over gender rumours  France 24

Spain v Switzerland live: Result and final score as Bonmati’s genius inspires quarter-final win - The IndependentSpain v Switzerland live: Result and final score as Bonmati’s genius inspires quarter-final win  The Independent

Injury-free France captain Mbock 'impatient' for Euro 2025 debut in quarterfinal - The AlbertanInjury-free France captain Mbock 'impatient' for Euro 2025 debut in quarterfinal  The Albertan

Who is leading the Tour de France? Yellow jersey and general classification standings - The IndependentWho is leading the Tour de France? Yellow jersey and general classification standings  The Independent

France National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)France National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

France Adds Support for Using Most-Potent Trade Tool on US - Yahoo FinanceFrance Adds Support for Using Most-Potent Trade Tool on US  Yahoo Finance

France signals willingness to discuss reparations for colonial massacres in Niger - The GuardianFrance signals willingness to discuss reparations for colonial massacres in Niger  The Guardian

France out for revenge vs. bête noire Germany in bid to break quarterfinal curse - ESPNFrance out for revenge vs. bête noire Germany in bid to break quarterfinal curse  ESPN

OMA wins competition to design anti-iconic bridge in lyon, france - DesignboomOMA wins competition to design anti-iconic bridge in lyon, france  Designboom

'My last stand' - Bryan Coquard abandons Tour de France after completing mountain time trial with a broken finger - Cyclingnews'My last stand' - Bryan Coquard abandons Tour de France after completing mountain time trial with a broken finger  Cyclingnews

U.K., France and Germany Threaten to Reimpose Tough U.N. Nuclear Sanctions on Iran - The New York TimesU.K., France and Germany Threaten to Reimpose Tough U.N. Nuclear Sanctions on Iran  The New York Times

Tour de France’s phoney war gets dose of reality as Pogacar v Vingegaard hits the mountains | William Fotheringham - The GuardianTour de France’s phoney war gets dose of reality as Pogacar v Vingegaard hits the mountains | William Fotheringham  The Guardian

Tour de France roundtable: Best riders and most memorable moments of the race so far - The New York TimesTour de France roundtable: Best riders and most memorable moments of the race so far  The New York Times

Future British & Irish Lions tour of France on the agenda at Melbourne summit - The GuardianFuture British & Irish Lions tour of France on the agenda at Melbourne summit  The Guardian

Tour de France 2025 LIVE: Stage 13 route, standings & updates, as Pogacar stretches lead on time trial - BBCTour de France 2025 LIVE: Stage 13 route, standings & updates, as Pogacar stretches lead on time trial  BBC

Tour de France 2025: How dangerous is cycling's most prestigious tour? - BBCTour de France 2025: How dangerous is cycling's most prestigious tour?  BBC

Anti-Israel Protester Brutally Taken Down by Tour de France Staffer in Wild Video - TMZAnti-Israel Protester Brutally Taken Down by Tour de France Staffer in Wild Video  TMZ

Video. Macron visits Tour de France as Pogacar wins stage 12 at Hautacam - Euronews.comVideo. Macron visits Tour de France as Pogacar wins stage 12 at Hautacam  Euronews.com

Gisele Pelicot awarded France's Legion of Honour - BBCGisele Pelicot awarded France's Legion of Honour  BBC

There Are 23 Amazing Team Bikes at the Tour de France, but Only One I Would Buy - BicyclingThere Are 23 Amazing Team Bikes at the Tour de France, but Only One I Would Buy  Bicycling

France’s Macron calls for major hike in defence spending: ‘To be free, we must be feared’ - France 24France’s Macron calls for major hike in defence spending: ‘To be free, we must be feared’  France 24

France Is Finally Taking the Idea of Mining Bitcoin With Its Energy Surplus Seriously - CointribuneFrance Is Finally Taking the Idea of Mining Bitcoin With Its Energy Surplus Seriously  Cointribune

USA vs France - Quarter-Finals - FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2025 - fiba.basketballUSA vs France - Quarter-Finals - FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup 2025  fiba.basketball

Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India - France in IndiaThierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India  France in India

'The Tour is far from over' - Jonas Vingegaard back in the fray after second place in Tour de France stage 13 time trial - Cyclingnews'The Tour is far from over' - Jonas Vingegaard back in the fray after second place in Tour de France stage 13 time trial  Cyclingnews

Tour de France 2025 Stage 14 Preview: A Look Back In Time - FloBikesTour de France 2025 Stage 14 Preview: A Look Back In Time  FloBikes

Germany coach Wueck believes his side have will to beat fancied France in EURO quarters - Flashscore.comGermany coach Wueck believes his side have will to beat fancied France in EURO quarters  Flashscore.com

Most people in France, Germany, Italy and Spain would support UK rejoining EU, poll finds - The GuardianMost people in France, Germany, Italy and Spain would support UK rejoining EU, poll finds  The Guardian

There Are 23 Amazing Team Bikes at the Tour de France, but Only One I Would Buy - MSNThere Are 23 Amazing Team Bikes at the Tour de France, but Only One I Would Buy  MSN

Tour de France: Pogacar demolishes rivals with devastating stage 12 win in Pyrenees - The GuardianTour de France: Pogacar demolishes rivals with devastating stage 12 win in Pyrenees  The Guardian

India/Pakistan - France in IndiaIndia/Pakistan  France in India

Exclusive: How misunderstanding with countries like France is worsening insecurity in West Africa - Business Insider AfricaExclusive: How misunderstanding with countries like France is worsening insecurity in West Africa  Business Insider Africa

Security guard takes out anti-Israel protester at Tour de France in wild scene - New York PostSecurity guard takes out anti-Israel protester at Tour de France in wild scene  New York Post

Tour de France 2025 results: Tadej Pogacar wins stage 12 summit finish to regain race lead - BBCTour de France 2025 results: Tadej Pogacar wins stage 12 summit finish to regain race lead  BBC

France, Italy reportedly opt out of US-NATO arms deal for Ukraine - The Kyiv IndependentFrance, Italy reportedly opt out of US-NATO arms deal for Ukraine  The Kyiv Independent

Optimising for the Tour de France mountain time trial - Escape CollectiveOptimising for the Tour de France mountain time trial  Escape Collective

Ben Healy Is the Coolest Guy in the Tour de France - i-d.coBen Healy Is the Coolest Guy in the Tour de France  i-d.co

Pogacar Destroys GC Riders on Hautacam | Tour de France 2025 Stage 12 - Lanterne RougePogacar Destroys GC Riders on Hautacam | Tour de France 2025 Stage 12  Lanterne Rouge

Dutch Airline KLM Will Use Pilots From Air France To Operate Flights Between Amsterdam And New York JFK - PYOKDutch Airline KLM Will Use Pilots From Air France To Operate Flights Between Amsterdam And New York JFK  PYOK

France launches the platform “Choose France for Science” for the reception of international researchers - Campus FranceFrance launches the platform “Choose France for Science” for the reception of international researchers  Campus France

India-France Declaration on Artificial Intelligence - France in IndiaIndia-France Declaration on Artificial Intelligence  France in India

Pogacar crashes and protester disrupts finish on chaotic Tour de France stage 11 - The GuardianPogacar crashes and protester disrupts finish on chaotic Tour de France stage 11  The Guardian

All Blacks wing stocks hit again: Ioane scratched from France finale - NZ HeraldAll Blacks wing stocks hit again: Ioane scratched from France finale  NZ Herald

All Blacks v France: What you need to know - RNZAll Blacks v France: What you need to know  RNZ

Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to France - France in IndiaVisit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to France  France in India

As other Europeans revolt, how has France avoided protests against over-tourism? - France 24As other Europeans revolt, how has France avoided protests against over-tourism?  France 24

?? Recap stage 13 Tour de France 2025: Pogacar wins again, Vingegaard shows improvement - idlprocycling.com?? Recap stage 13 Tour de France 2025: Pogacar wins again, Vingegaard shows improvement  idlprocycling.com

Tour de France 2025: Pogacar blows field away on stage 12 summit finish in Pyrenees – as it happened - The GuardianTour de France 2025: Pogacar blows field away on stage 12 summit finish in Pyrenees – as it happened  The Guardian

France shuts down last military base in Senegal after 65 years - africanews.comFrance shuts down last military base in Senegal after 65 years  africanews.com

Tour de France 2025 LIVE: Follow live text updates from stage 11 of Tour de France - BBCTour de France 2025 LIVE: Follow live text updates from stage 11 of Tour de France  BBC

Euro 2025 power rankings: Spain reign but France and England impress too - The GuardianEuro 2025 power rankings: Spain reign but France and England impress too  The Guardian

As Palestinian students await Canadian visas, some are welcomed by France - CBCAs Palestinian students await Canadian visas, some are welcomed by France  CBC

France's plan to cull public holidays may not help the economy - ReutersFrance's plan to cull public holidays may not help the economy  Reuters

Pogacar bids to extend Tour de France lead in brutal Pyrenees time trial on stage 13 - The IndependentPogacar bids to extend Tour de France lead in brutal Pyrenees time trial on stage 13  The Independent

France announces ‘historic’ deal creating New Caledonia state that stays French - France 24France announces ‘historic’ deal creating New Caledonia state that stays French  France 24

Tour de France bike check: Ben Healy's yellow Cannondale LAB71 SuperSix EVO - EF Pro CyclingTour de France bike check: Ben Healy's yellow Cannondale LAB71 SuperSix EVO  EF Pro Cycling

Plumes of smoke rise in southern France as wildfire burns - YahooPlumes of smoke rise in southern France as wildfire burns  Yahoo

Orne of a kind: the ‘Cotswolds of France’ that remains a hidden gem - The ConnexionOrne of a kind: the ‘Cotswolds of France’ that remains a hidden gem  The Connexion

Pro-Palestinian protester takes issue with Israeli team at Tour de France - AP NewsPro-Palestinian protester takes issue with Israeli team at Tour de France  AP News

Tour de France 2025: Abrahamsen wins fast and furious stage 11 as Pogacar falls in Toulouse – as it happened - The GuardianTour de France 2025: Abrahamsen wins fast and furious stage 11 as Pogacar falls in Toulouse – as it happened  The Guardian

Preview: 2025 Tour de France, stage 14 - Escape CollectivePreview: 2025 Tour de France, stage 14  Escape Collective