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Despite boycott calls, France announces it will participate in Eurovision

After Spain vowed to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, France confirms it will take part unconditionally; both are Big Five nations with automatic finals slots, highlighting the split; France cites its support for artists and contest itself

Ran Boker | 09.17.25

French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Report: France may expel Israeli diplomats, limit Mossad activity if Jerusalem consulate closes

Paris weighing retaliation if Israel closes its Jerusalem consulate, including expelling diplomats and curbing Mossad activity, Le Figaro reports; move could backfire, as Mossad has long aided French intelligence in foiling terror plots on French soil

Itamar Eichner | 09.10.25

נשיא צרפת עמנואל מקרון עם ראש הממשלה החדש שלו סבסטיאן לקורנו ארכיון

France’s Macron appoints new prime minister ahead of anti-government protests

Paris plunges deeper into political chaos as Macron appoints loyalist Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister after a no-confidence vote—sparking fury across the spectrum and fueling nationwide protests

News Agencies | 09.10.25

צרפת ה נשיא ה חדש של מפלגת האיחוד הלאומי ז'ורדן ברדלה עם מרין לה פן

French far-right accelerates recruitment drive for palatable candidates

National Rally party believes new elections are just around the corner due to France's latest budget crisis, and it wants to make sure it has candidates who will not espouse antisemitic, Islamophobic and racist comments that turn off voters

Reuters | 09.04.25

French President French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Netanyahu blocks Macron’s surprise Israel visit over Palestinian state push

French president seeks to visit Israel, but PM demands he drop plans to recognize Palestinian state; spat spills onto social media, with FM Sa’ar calls Macron 'detached from reality on ground after October 7,' accusing him of meddling

Amir Ettinger | 09.04.25

ראש ממשלת צרפת פרנסואה ביירו עם הנשיא עמנואל מקרון

Empire crumbling: France faces €3.3 trillion burden, looming government collapse

France, Europe’s second-largest economy, carries €3.3 trillion in debt; Prime Minister Bayrou pushes €44 billion in cuts as strikes erupt over pensions and vacation days, president of the European Central Bank warns of instability, and foreign money from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and China deepens questions of sovereignty and control

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 09.03.25

נשיא צרפת מקרון מגיע ל הבית הלבן לקראת פסגה טראמפ זלנסקי

Macron, Saudi crown prince to lead New York conference on two-state solution

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will co-host a high-level international conference in New York on Sept. 22 to advance a two-state solution, amid Gaza war and US visa restrictions for Palestinian officials

Reuters, Einav Halabi | 09.02.25

Israel stuns France in 'sweet revenge' EuroBasket win amid ban on hostage flags

Israel defeats France 82-69, overcoming an early deficit for one of its greatest wins; before the game, tensions flared as fans were barred from bringing flags honoring hostages held in Gaza

Efrat Amoraban | 08.31.25

'Free Gaza' graffiti defaces Holocaust memorial in Lyon

Memorial, known as Les Rails de la Mémoire or 'The Rails of Memory,' honors those deported from the region by the Nazis; Mayor Grégory Doucet called incident 'unacceptable,' said those responsible will be identified and prosecuted

Itamar Eichner, Amir Ettinger | 08.31.25

ראש ממשלת בריטניה קיר סטרמר, עמנואל מקרון, פרידריך מרץ

Iran moves to exit nuclear treaty as Europe triggers UN sanctions snapback

Iranian lawmakers draft legislation to leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, halt nuclear talks and end cooperation with the IAEA, following a European move to reinstate UN sanctions through the 2015 nuclear deal’s snapback mechanism

Lior Ben Ari | 08.29.25

European powers launch snapback mechanism to restore sanctions against Iran

Europe is increasing pressure on the Islamic Republic, after nuclear talks that ended without results: Britain, France and Germany announced the activation of the snapback, the mechanism that will restore international sanctions, which were suspended with the nuclear agreement in 2015; The Security Council is now required to approve within 30 days a decision to extend the concessions granted to Iran; If it does not approve such a decision, severe sanctions will be imposed on Tehran.

Reuters | 08.28.25

France’s moral collapse: Jared Kushner’s father was right to call out Macron on antisemitism

Opinion: France is outraged that Jared Kushner’s father had the guts to call out Macron’s failure to fight antisemitism, but the outrage is misdirected; from Dreyfus to Vichy, from Charlie Hebdo to Hypercacher, France has always betrayed its Jews—and history, not Macron, will deliver the verdict

Adam Scott Bellos | 08.28.25

Europeans likely to initiate UN sanctions process on Iran on Thursday, sources say

E3 met Iran on Tuesday to revive talks over nuclear program; they lose ability in mid-October to restore sanctions; Tehran has warned of harsh response if sanctions reinstated

Reuters | 08.27.25

As Macron focuses on Israel, domestic trouble may spell disaster for his government

France is plunging into diplomatic and domestic turmoil as Macron faces backlash from the US and Italy over his foreign policy—while at home, strikes, budget battles and a no-confidence vote threaten to unravel his government

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 08.27.25

French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Macron urges Netanyahu to reject Gaza reoccupation and embrace Palestinian statehood

In blunt letter, French president rebuffs PM's charge of fueling antisemitism, warning that Gaza occupation, forced displacement, starvation and West Bank annexation will not bring Israel victory

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 08.26.25

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