Working-Class Representation in Western Parliaments Has Shrunk Over the Past Century
The people elected to represent a country do not always reflect the social composition of its population. A historical comparison...
France Politics
Marine Le Pen Pushes Alternative Budget as France’s Far Right Sharpens Economic Message
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is seeking to strengthen its economic credentials with an alternative budget proposal focused on reducing...
EU Nations Hold Emergency Talks as Diesel Prices Surge Across Europe
Brussels: European Union countries are holding emergency discussions over sharply rising diesel prices, as governments face pressure to protect consumers...
France Faces Nationwide Student Protests as School Unrest Escalates
Paris: France is facing growing political and social pressure as student protests over conditions in schools have spread across the...
France Heads Into Senate Vote as Parties Compete for Influence in Upper House
France is entering the final stage of campaigning for its 2026 Senate elections, with political parties and local elected representatives...
French Markets Face Pressure as Debt Concerns and Political Uncertainty Persist
PARIS: France’s financial markets are facing renewed pressure as investors assess the country’s elevated public debt, political uncertainty and the...
