Prosecutors Request Sarkozy’s Release Pending Appeal
French prosecutors ask to release former President Sarkozy pending appeal in Libyan funding case, citing witness concerns and judicial supervision.
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Ex-President Sarkozy Begins 5-Year Prison Sentence
Ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy has begun a five-year jail term at La Santé Prison after a Libyan financing conviction, a first in modern French history.
French PM Lecornu Scrambles to Form Government Before Budget Deadline
French PM Sebastien Lecornu races against time to build a new coalition and present the 2026 draft budget after losing a key ally.
French PM Lecornu Faces Budget Showdown in Race Against Time
French PM Sebastien Lecornu must form a new cabinet and unveil a draft budget by Monday, facing threats of no-confidence from left and right in a race against time.
New French PM Expected in 48 Hours, Says Lecornu
President Macron to name a new French PM within 48 hours as Lecornu signals a clear path forward amid political deadlock and key policy debates.
France’s Fresh Cabinet: PM Sebastien Lecornu Unveils New Team
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu names a dynamic new French cabinet featuring Elisabeth Borne, Manuel Valls and Bruno Le Maire. Challenges ahead in a divided parliament.
French PM Lecornu Reveals New Cabinet Lineup
French PM Sebastien Lecornu announced his first cabinet lineup with Bruno Le Maire as defense minister and Roland Lescure as economy minister. 18 names were unveiled ahead of Monday’s meeting.
🏟️ No Worries: IOC Chief Confirms Paris Olympics on Track Despite Political Turmoil
IOC President Thomas Bach reassures that France’s political upheaval won’t derail the Paris 2024 Olympics. Game on! 🏅