France faces months of political instability as government nears collapse
Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government's survival has always depended on the indulgence of its enemies.
Who Are the Rebels Leading the Offensive in Syria?
Mr. al-Assad’s international backers, including Russia, Iran and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, are weakened and distracted ...
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The French prime minister will likely fall this week. So then what?
Days of tension have culminated in a high-stakes vote in parliament that could trigger a financial crisis for the eurozone’s ...
Le Pen Squares Off With French Government and Markets in Budget Showdown
PARIS—Anti-immigrant leader Marine Le Pen is engaged in a high-stakes game of chicken with the French government and a ...
France’s Barnier Offers Final-Hour Budget Concession to Le Pen
The French Government offered a final-hour concession to Marine Le Pen on the 2025 budget, seeking to avoid being ousted from power in a no-confidence vote.
US dollar climbs on Donald Trump’s Brics tariff threat and French political woes
Monday’s gains marked the latest leg of a powerful rally for the US dollar, which was boosted by Trump’s win in last month’s presidential election. Investors have been betting that Trump’s tariff ...
What’s Behind the Protests in the Caucasus Country of Georgia?
For days, pro-Western Georgians have clashed with police over the government’s plan to suspend plans for European Union membership.
Barnier's bold budget move in France spurs opposition parties to pledge no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has invoked a special constitutional tool to push through the controversial 2025 ...