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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday threw his weight behind a status of autonomy for Corsica “within the French Republic”, though warning that any devolved powers for the Mediterranean island must be agreed with the French state – and not “against” it.

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French PM Borne survives censure vote after pushing through budget plan

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne avoided parliamentary censure in an early morning vote on Saturday after she forced the government’s budget plan through the National Assembly without a vote.

France’s Macron vows to ‘take back control’ of electricity prices by end of year
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday his government would “take back control” of electricity prices by year end.

President Emmanuel Macron has said France will withdraw its ambassador and end all military co-operation with Niger following a coup.

“France has decided to withdraw its ambassador. In the next hours our ambassador and several diplomats will return to France,” Mr Macron said.

He added that military co-operation was “over” and French troops would…[Read more]

Pope Francis says migration is a reality in call for action during France visit

Pope Francis has called on European nations to show greater tolerance towards migrants during a visit to the southern French city of Marseille.

Speaking at a meeting of bishops and young people from Mediterranean countries, the pontiff said “those who risk their…[Read more]