Ratings agency Moody's downgraded France's credit rating Saturday to Aa3 with a stable outlook, following months of political crisis and the appointment of centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister.

France's credit rating lowered to Aa3 by Moody's following political turmoil

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister of 2024. Watch this report for more details!

France: President Macron Appoints Francois Bayrou as New PM

French President Emmanuel Macron was expected Thursday to name a new prime minister a week after MPs toppled the government. Watch this report for more details!

Who Will Be France's New Prime Minister?

French President Emmanuel Macron is looking to name a new prime minister in the next 48 hours, he said at a gathering with leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron Vows To Name New PM Within Hours | World DNA | WION

Macron Expected to Appoint New French PM

An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm which Swedish media said targeted Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been closed due to insufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor said Thursday.

Sweden ends rape inquiry allegedly targeting France star Kylian Mbappe

France's President on 48-Hour Deadline to Nominate a New PM

French President Emmanuel Macron aims to name a new Prime Minister for France "within 48 hours", party chiefs who met him Tuesday told AFP after a bid to end political deadlock following the ouster of Michel Barnier.

Macron aims to pick new French PM 'within 48 hours'

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold discussions with leaders from various political parties on Monday as he works to appoint a new prime minister. This comes after Michel Barnier's minority government collapsed last week following a no-confidence vote. Parliamentary speaker Yaël Braun-Pivet indicated that a replacement will be announced "within the next few hours." Watch to know more!

France: Emmanuel Macron Faces Mounting Pressure To Name New Prime Minister | WION

President Emmanuel Macron hosts three-way talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and US President-elect Donald Trump inside the Elysee Palace ahead of the re-opening ceremony for Notre Dame cathedral.

Macron, Trump & Zelensky Holds Three-Way Talks At Elysee Palace

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump to the Elysee Palace in Paris for talks on Saturday, ahead of a ceremony to mark the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral five years after it was ravaged by fire.

Trump & Macron Meet in Paris as Notre Dame Reopens to the World

After months of underperformance for French equities, last week saw a little relief surge. However, given that France's political instability is expected to persist and the country's overstretched public finances are discouraging long-term investment, this might be a brief rally.

French stock pain set to continue after worst year since 2010

Notre Dame Cathedral is about to reopen to the world on Saturday (Dec 7), five years after it was burnt in a devastating fire in 2019. Global leaders have arrived ahead of the opening ceremony, and have been holding meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the event.

Notre Dame reopens after 5 years, French president Macron arrives at Cathedral for ceremony

US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday said that the world was "a little crazy" as he met President Emmanuel Macron in Paris ahead of the re-opening of Notre Dame cathedral on his first international trip since his re-election.

Trump in Paris: US President-elect says world 'little crazy' as he meets Macron ahead of Notre Dame reopening

BREAKING: Macron Holds Talks With Trump & Zelensky At Elysee Palace

French President Emmanuel Macron is facing the worst political crisis of his career as the parliament Wednesday (Dec 5) passed a no-confidence motion against the coalition of right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

French parliament fires PM Barnier, plunging country into deep political crisis

France Political Crisis: President Emmanuel Macron Vows To Name New PM Within Days | Race To Power

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to appoint a new Prime Minister in the near future, following recent political developments. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions about reshaping France's leadership and governance. Macron's move aims to address current challenges and strengthen his administration's focus on key issues.

France: Emmanuel Macron Vows To Name New French PM Soon

France Political Crisis: Macron Blames Alliance Of Hard Right & Hard Left For Fall Of Govt

France's lower house of parliament Wednesday started debating two no-confidence motions in a session widely expected to topple the minority government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a historic vote.

French govt set to collapse as MPs begin debate on no-confidence motion against PM Barnier

France is facing a major political crisis as the government collapses following a no-confidence vote. This development marks a significant shift in the country's political landscape and raises questions about the future of its leadership.

France In Political Crisis After No-confidence Vote Topples Government | Race To Power | WION

France's government on Wednesday faces no confidence votes that could spell the end of the short-lived administration of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, plunging the country into uncharted waters of political chaos.

French government risks falling in no-confidence vote

France headed into a new political crisis Tuesday as opposition lawmakers threatened to topple the minority government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote after just three months in office.

France falls into new political crisis as government faces no confidence vote

France is grappling with a major political crisis that could topple its government. Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing a no confidence motion after using special powers to force his budget through the parliament without a vote. The Showdown started with the government's new budget aimed at cutting public spending and raising taxes but these measures have been deeply unpopular both in the parliament also among the public. Watch in for more details!

France: President Macron Faces Pressure Amid Deepening Political Crisis

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