French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has said that the French government has relied too much on external consultants such as U.S. firm McKinsey.

France went 'too far' in relying on consultants like McKinsey, says France's Le Maire

French President Emmanuel Macron could face possible legal problems. After the country's financial prosecutor opened an investigation into suspected illegal financing of electoral campaigns in 2017 and 2022. Watch full video to know more.

French President Emmanuel Macron's election campaign under scanner

Headscarf ban, Russian finance: Macron and Le Pen engage in bitter presidential debate

With France's presidential race tightening ahead of Sunday's first round vote, favourites President Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen battled over pension reform on Monday.

Macron and Le Pen battle over pensions as French election race tightens

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron are the favourites to progress to a run-off on May 7

Choice between extremes as French vote nears climax

France goes to the polls on Sunday in an election seen as crucial for the future of a deeply divided country

France on edge as presidential vote looms

The move comes in after social networks and news agencies came under fire during US elections for unwittingly fanning false news reports

Facebook, Google join drive against fake news in France ahead of Presidential elections

Former prime minister Fillon will now become a favourite to be France's next leader after winning the US-style primary

Conservative Fillon wins French presidential primary