Ex-French President Sarkozy Starts 5-Year Prison Term
Ex-French President Sarkozy, 70, begins a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy tied to alleged Libyan campaign funding, marking a first modern-era presidential jail term in France.
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Macron Unveils New Cabinet Amid Parliament Deadlock
President Macron named a new cabinet led by PM Sebastien Lecornu in a bid to break months of parliamentary deadlock and pass a critical 2026 austerity budget.
France to Appoint New Prime Minister Within 48 Hours, Says Lecornu
Outgoing PM SĂ©bastien Lecornu says President Macron will appoint a new French prime minister within 48 hours, as pension reform and the 2026 budget take center stage.
French PM Lecornu Resigns Hours After Cabinet Appointment
Sebastien Lecornu resigned as France’s prime minister hours after unveiling his cabinet lineup, marking the fifth PM shake-up in two years amid deep political divides.
France Braces for Disruption as New PM Sebastien Lecornu Takes Office
New PM Sebastien Lecornu faces nationwide protests by “Block Everything,” threatening transport, education, and public service disruptions.
French PM Bayrou Ousted After Historic No-Confidence Vote
French PM Francois Bayrou lost a historic no-confidence vote over his budget plan, marking the first government fall of the Fifth Republic and deepening France’s political crisis.
France’s Top Court Confirms Sarkozy’s Corruption Conviction
France’s highest court has upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conviction for corruption and influence peddling, confirming his three-year prison sentence.
Francois Bayrou Appointed as France’s New Prime Minister Amid Political Turmoil
Francois Bayrou has been appointed as France’s new prime minister by President Macron, following a historic no-confidence vote against the previous government. Bayrou faces immediate challenges from opposition parties.
Macron Vows to Remain in Power, Promises New Prime Minister Amid French Political Crisis
French President Macron commits to staying in office and appointing a new prime minister in the coming days to stabilize the nation’s political landscape following PM Barnier’s resignation.
Macron Urges Ousted PM Barnier to Remain as Caretaker Until New Leader Appointed
French President Emmanuel Macron has requested former Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his government to remain in caretaker roles until a new prime minister is appointed amidst a political crisis.
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