Stories from France

A recent barometer indicates that the French public is reassured by the national football team and believes in a possible World Cup title. The survey also shows that the French perceive the team is playing better.

France's deficit has surpassed 5% of its GDP and is not decreasing. The country's debt is also increasing, despite being more manageable. France is currently in an excessive deficit procedure.

Montauban was relegated from the Top 14 rugby league after a 59-7 defeat against Montpellier on the 23rd matchday. Other results included Clermont beating Perpignan 45-14, and Bordeaux-Bègle narrowly defeating Bayonne 40-38. Perpignan is now a barragiste team, meaning they will participate in a play-off match.

Musician Mat Matin is scheduled to perform at the Moisson Rock festival in Juvigny, Marne, next Saturday. Mat Matin will also appear at the Retro C'est Trop festival in Somme on June 26.

Protesters damaged storefronts and shops in the city center of Evian-les-Bains, leading to violent clashes with police during the G7 summit. Damages amounted to several tens of millions of Swiss Francs.

A French political party has established 50 internal working groups to address all themes concerning the 2027 presidential election program. The party states that no other party has advanced as much on programmatic aspects for the 2027 election.

A strategic policy has been articulated to avoid recreating a new technological champion or 'guru' from scratch. This approach is being considered in the context of dependencies becoming established.

The 'Grasset affair' has become a trigger for many authors in the book world. Authors are realizing they are constrained by their publishing contracts, which they have signed for 70 years after their death, limiting their freedom to act as they wish.

Filmmaker Martin Bourboulon, known for directing films such as 'Papa and Mama,' 'Eiffel,' and 'The Three Musketeers,' is now embarking on the production of a new film titled '13 Days, 13 Nights.' The filmmaker believes it is an obligation for the Western world to be a defender...

French cities are advocating for their voices to be more prominent in policy discussions, specifically requesting mechanisms that allow them to influence how European funds are allocated.