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’s streets ablaze as antigovernment protests disrupt daily life - Al JazeeraFrance’s streets ablaze as antigovernment protests disrupt daily life  Al Jazeera

‘Block Everything’ protests turn new French PM’s first day into chaos - AP News‘Block Everything’ protests turn new French PM’s first day into chaos  AP News

France’s credit rating downgraded, with debt forecast to keep rising amid political turmoil - The GuardianFrance’s credit rating downgraded, with debt forecast to keep rising amid political turmoil  The Guardian

France demands release of citizens held in Iran after Tehran floats prisoner swap - The HinduFrance demands release of citizens held in Iran after Tehran floats prisoner swap  The Hindu

France updates salary limits for residence permits of foreign workers - financialexpress.comFrance updates salary limits for residence permits of foreign workers  financialexpress.com

France credit downgrade: Fitch cuts rating to A+ from AA- in a record low; political turmoil clouds debt - The Times of IndiaFrance credit downgrade: Fitch cuts rating to A+ from AA- in a record low; political turmoil clouds debt  The Times of India

India, France resolve to enhance counter-terror cooperation - CNBC TV18India, France resolve to enhance counter-terror cooperation  CNBC TV18

France deploys three Rafale fighter jets to help protect Polish airspace, Macron says - ReutersFrance deploys three Rafale fighter jets to help protect Polish airspace, Macron says  Reuters

Tennis-France and Argentina close in on Davis Cup Final 8 | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTennis-France and Argentina close in on Davis Cup Final 8 | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

‘The biggest crisis since independence’: What next for France and Algeria? - Euronews.com‘The biggest crisis since independence’: What next for France and Algeria?  Euronews.com

France credit score downgraded to lowest on record amid political crisis - France 24France credit score downgraded to lowest on record amid political crisis  France 24

France nationwide strike to impact rail, metro, bus and air services on September 18 - Travel Trade JournalFrance nationwide strike to impact rail, metro, bus and air services on September 18  Travel Trade Journal

Davis Cup 2025: France, Argentina close in on Final 8 - SportstarDavis Cup 2025: France, Argentina close in on Final 8  Sportstar

France’s Debt Woes Mount as Fitch Downgrades Credit Rating - Bloomberg.comFrance’s Debt Woes Mount as Fitch Downgrades Credit Rating  Bloomberg.com

Travelling exhibition on heritage of France opens in Bengaluru - Deccan HeraldTravelling exhibition on heritage of France opens in Bengaluru  Deccan Herald

Fitch downgrades crisis-strained France - ReutersFitch downgrades crisis-strained France  Reuters

Are foreign agents stoking tensions in France? - CNNAre foreign agents stoking tensions in France?  CNN

Fitch Downgrades France’s Credit Rating - The Wall Street JournalFitch Downgrades France’s Credit Rating  The Wall Street Journal

Opinion | Democracy has had a messy week. That shows it’s working. - The Washington PostOpinion | Democracy has had a messy week. That shows it’s working.  The Washington Post

France gets a new prime minister - The EconomistFrance gets a new prime minister  The Economist

India backs France-Saudi led 'New York Declaration' endorsing two-state solution at UN assembly - India TV NewsIndia backs France-Saudi led 'New York Declaration' endorsing two-state solution at UN assembly  India TV News

France, UK, Japan…: What's wrong with G7 economies — and its political leadership? - FirstpostFrance, UK, Japan…: What's wrong with G7 economies — and its political leadership?  Firstpost

France’s economy faces a key risk beyond its political turmoil - CNBCFrance’s economy faces a key risk beyond its political turmoil  CNBC

India, France Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack at 17th Counter-Terrorism Meet - NewsonairIndia, France Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack at 17th Counter-Terrorism Meet  Newsonair

‘Zucman tax’: Push to tax the super-rich could make or break France’s next government - France 24‘Zucman tax’: Push to tax the super-rich could make or break France’s next government  France 24

France sends jets to Poland, the U.K. ramps up sanctions in a signal to Russia not to escalate - The HinduFrance sends jets to Poland, the U.K. ramps up sanctions in a signal to Russia not to escalate  The Hindu

France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister - BBCFrance in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister  BBC

P B Mehta writes: Nepal, France, America — democracy seems overtaken once more - The Indian ExpressP B Mehta writes: Nepal, France, America — democracy seems overtaken once more  The Indian Express

France v Ireland quarter-final preview - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025France v Ireland quarter-final preview  Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

India, France agree to step up counter-terror cooperation at Paris meet - DD NewsIndia, France agree to step up counter-terror cooperation at Paris meet  DD News

France, Argentina close in on Davis Cup Final 8 - ReutersFrance, Argentina close in on Davis Cup Final 8  Reuters

France deploys three jets to shield Poland after Russian drone incursion - France 24France deploys three jets to shield Poland after Russian drone incursion  France 24

France hit by protests as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu takes office - BBCFrance hit by protests as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu takes office  BBC

France risks credit downgrade as new PM tackles budget - RFIFrance risks credit downgrade as new PM tackles budget  RFI

SHS-Gruppe has signed an agreement with France’s Verso Energy to supply green hydrogen - GMK CenterSHS-Gruppe has signed an agreement with France’s Verso Energy to supply green hydrogen  GMK Center

France hit by protests and disruption as new prime minister takes office - CNNFrance hit by protests and disruption as new prime minister takes office  CNN

France, UK act to deter Russian escalation - newstodaynet.comFrance, UK act to deter Russian escalation  newstodaynet.com

India Votes In Favour Of France-Saudi Backed New York Declaration On Palestine - Free Press JournalIndia Votes In Favour Of France-Saudi Backed New York Declaration On Palestine  Free Press Journal

Fitch downgrades France's credit rating in new debt blow - France 24Fitch downgrades France's credit rating in new debt blow  France 24

Fitch downgrades France’s credit rating - WIONFitch downgrades France’s credit rating  WION

French debt downgrade piles pressure on Macron’s new prime minister - Financial TimesFrench debt downgrade piles pressure on Macron’s new prime minister  Financial Times

France Leads the Charge to Davis Cup Final 8 - DevdiscourseFrance Leads the Charge to Davis Cup Final 8  Devdiscourse

India, France resolve to enhance counter-terror cooperation - The Economic TimesIndia, France resolve to enhance counter-terror cooperation  The Economic Times

France and Britain are in thrall to pensioners - Financial TimesFrance and Britain are in thrall to pensioners  Financial Times

Why the French PM had to go and what happens next? - BBCWhy the French PM had to go and what happens next?  BBC

France sends jets to Poland and summons Russian envoy over drone raid - RFIFrance sends jets to Poland and summons Russian envoy over drone raid  RFI

Hundreds arrested as police clash with France’s ‘Block Everything’ protesters - France 24Hundreds arrested as police clash with France’s ‘Block Everything’ protesters  France 24

Nationwide protests in France turn new prime minister’s first day into chaos - PBSNationwide protests in France turn new prime minister’s first day into chaos  PBS

Who Is France’s New Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu? - The New York TimesWho Is France’s New Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu?  The New York Times

NATO on HIGH ALERT as Russia begins military drills on Polish border with …, France deploys… - India.ComNATO on HIGH ALERT as Russia begins military drills on Polish border with …, France deploys…  India.Com

France and a New Prime Minister Face a Day of Disruption - The New York TimesFrance and a New Prime Minister Face a Day of Disruption  The New York Times

2025 Davis Cup Qualifier: Croatia vs. France - Xinhua2025 Davis Cup Qualifier: Croatia vs. France  Xinhua

Prisoner swap deal between France and Iran nearing 'final stages', says Tehran - France 24Prisoner swap deal between France and Iran nearing 'final stages', says Tehran  France 24

France suspects foreign intelligence over pigs heads left outside mosques - BBCFrance suspects foreign intelligence over pigs heads left outside mosques  BBC

Inside France: Strikes, demos, fires . . . and a drink on a café terrace - The Local FranceInside France: Strikes, demos, fires . . . and a drink on a café terrace  The Local France

France’s government has collapsed again. How did we get here and what’s next? - CNNFrance’s government has collapsed again. How did we get here and what’s next?  CNN

SailGP Results - ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix: Saint-Tropez - Rankings, Leaderboards - SailGPSailGP Results - ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix: Saint-Tropez - Rankings, Leaderboards  SailGP

France’s Political Crisis - The New York TimesFrance’s Political Crisis  The New York Times

India, France vow stronger counter-terror cooperation - Tribune IndiaIndia, France vow stronger counter-terror cooperation  Tribune India

France drifts into political turmoil as another prime minister is ousted - PBSFrance drifts into political turmoil as another prime minister is ousted  PBS

Macron Picks Loyalist as France’s New Prime Minister - The New York TimesMacron Picks Loyalist as France’s New Prime Minister  The New York Times

France and Others Dominate Opening Day of Davis Cup Final 8 Qualifiers - DevdiscourseFrance and Others Dominate Opening Day of Davis Cup Final 8 Qualifiers  Devdiscourse

Let France be a warning, Rachel Reeves: stand up to the bond market vigilantes, or they’ll come for Britain next - The GuardianLet France be a warning, Rachel Reeves: stand up to the bond market vigilantes, or they’ll come for Britain next  The Guardian

France looks set to throw out another PM - but will it help? - BBCFrance looks set to throw out another PM - but will it help?  BBC

Estonia Joins Hungary, France, And Greece As UK Issues Travel Advisory For Leaf Fall Season Amid New Border Requirements: Here’s Is Everything You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldEstonia Joins Hungary, France, And Greece As UK Issues Travel Advisory For Leaf Fall Season Amid New Border Requirements: Here’s Is Everything You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

France Deploys Rafale Jets to Support Poland’s Air Defense - Khaama PressFrance Deploys Rafale Jets to Support Poland’s Air Defense  Khaama Press

The hidden revolution in France - New StatesmanThe hidden revolution in France  New Statesman

Opinion: We’re all France now: Why the West is one shock away from a full-blown debt crisis - The Globe and MailOpinion: We’re all France now: Why the West is one shock away from a full-blown debt crisis  The Globe and Mail

What Mistral’s €1.3bn Raise Says About France’s Startup Ecosystem - ForbesWhat Mistral’s €1.3bn Raise Says About France’s Startup Ecosystem  Forbes

France Faces Nationwide Transport Strikes in September 2025 - FTN newsFrance Faces Nationwide Transport Strikes in September 2025  FTN news

Macron appoints ally Sébastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister - Financial TimesMacron appoints ally Sébastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister  Financial Times

France’s Debt Rating Cut on Fears of Political Instability - The New York TimesFrance’s Debt Rating Cut on Fears of Political Instability  The New York Times

Crisis-prone France sinks deeper into debt quagmire - ReutersCrisis-prone France sinks deeper into debt quagmire  Reuters

Protesters in France bid to 'Block Everything', scores arrested - ReutersProtesters in France bid to 'Block Everything', scores arrested  Reuters

Peru Joins Philippines, France, Jamaica, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Mexico As Australia Issues New Cautionary Travel Alert For 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldPeru Joins Philippines, France, Jamaica, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Mexico As Australia Issues New Cautionary Travel Alert For 2025  Travel And Tour World

France’s finances are in turmoil. Here’s how it came to this - AP NewsFrance’s finances are in turmoil. Here’s how it came to this  AP News

Friends traveling across Europe end up in Tunis, Tunisia, instead of going "to Nice, France" - CNNFriends traveling across Europe end up in Tunis, Tunisia, instead of going "to Nice, France"  CNN

France’s Heated Debate: Can ‘Ethical’ Surrogacy Ever Work? - MedscapeFrance’s Heated Debate: Can ‘Ethical’ Surrogacy Ever Work?  Medscape

Fitch downgrades France's credit rating - Le Monde.frFitch downgrades France's credit rating  Le Monde.fr

Protesters in France disrupt traffic in bid to 'Block Everything' - ReutersProtesters in France disrupt traffic in bid to 'Block Everything'  Reuters

Christian in wheelchair killed while livestreaming his faith in France - Catholic News AgencyChristian in wheelchair killed while livestreaming his faith in France  Catholic News Agency

ICJ backs France in Equatorial Guinea mansion row - France 24ICJ backs France in Equatorial Guinea mansion row  France 24

Stalemate or surrender: France's Macron is left with no good options - ReutersStalemate or surrender: France's Macron is left with no good options  Reuters

France’s Government Has Collapsed. What Comes Next? - The New York TimesFrance’s Government Has Collapsed. What Comes Next?  The New York Times

Putin’s Drones Spook NATO; France, Britain Deploy Jets To Poland Near Ukraine Border | Watch - The Times of IndiaPutin’s Drones Spook NATO; France, Britain Deploy Jets To Poland Near Ukraine Border | Watch  The Times of India

US Joins Netherlands, Mexico, Italy, France, Switzerland, UAE And More In Sweden New Digital Visa Process: What You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldUS Joins Netherlands, Mexico, Italy, France, Switzerland, UAE And More In Sweden New Digital Visa Process: What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

What Travelers Need to Know About the ‘Block Everything’ Strike in France - The New York TimesWhat Travelers Need to Know About the ‘Block Everything’ Strike in France  The New York Times

Pigs’ heads left outside French mosques stoke suspicions of Russian interference - CNNPigs’ heads left outside French mosques stoke suspicions of Russian interference  CNN

Air France flight AF954 Boeing 777-200 from Paris to Yaoundé Airport in Cameroon Makes Emergency Landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport, New Update is Here - Travel And Tour WorldAir France flight AF954 Boeing 777-200 from Paris to Yaoundé Airport in Cameroon Makes Emergency Landing at Charles de Gaulle Airport, New Update is Here  Travel And Tour World

Results - ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix: Saint-Tropez - SailGPResults - ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix: Saint-Tropez  SailGP

Emirates GBR tops leaderboard in turbulent first day of ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix - Live Sail DieEmirates GBR tops leaderboard in turbulent first day of ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix  Live Sail Die

Wafer fit for France quarter-final but McMahon out - BBCWafer fit for France quarter-final but McMahon out  BBC

The unlikely success story of tech-giant ASML, the biggest backer of France's Mistral AI - France 24The unlikely success story of tech-giant ASML, the biggest backer of France's Mistral AI  France 24

Stricter French requirements, fewer resources: Immigrants face new hurdles - Le Monde.frStricter French requirements, fewer resources: Immigrants face new hurdles  Le Monde.fr

'Block Everything' protests sweep across France, scores arrested - Reuters'Block Everything' protests sweep across France, scores arrested  Reuters

Takeaways from France's 'Block Everything' protests: 'A lot of anger is building up around issues of social injustice' - Le Monde.frTakeaways from France's 'Block Everything' protests: 'A lot of anger is building up around issues of social injustice'  Le Monde.fr

France risks credit downgrade as new PM tackles budget - MSNFrance risks credit downgrade as new PM tackles budget  MSN

France says Apple notified victims of new spyware attacks - TechCrunchFrance says Apple notified victims of new spyware attacks  TechCrunch

'Block Everything' protests sweep France, intensifying pressure on Macron - NBC News'Block Everything' protests sweep France, intensifying pressure on Macron  NBC News

Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland 'have another gear' for France test - Fiona Tuite - BBCWomen's Rugby World Cup: Ireland 'have another gear' for France test - Fiona Tuite  BBC