French PM Borne resigns as Macron seeks to revamp a troubled government

French PM Borne resigns as Macron seeks to revamp a troubled government

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has resigned, the French presidency said on Monday, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to give a new impetus to his second mandate ahead of European parliament elections and the Paris Olympics this summer.  Issued on: 08/01/2024 – 18:07 2 min Macron did not immediately name her successor. The French President … Read more

France’s interior minister offers to quit after crushing defeat on immigration bill – POLITICO

France’s interior minister offers to quit after crushing defeat on immigration bill – POLITICO

PARIS — French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin offered to resign on Monday after his controversial immigration bill was rejected by the National Assembly, but President Emmanuel Macron refused to accept it. The rejection of the bill on the first day of debates in the lower house is a crushing defeat for the government, after over … Read more

Don’t let the bedbugs bite! France tackles insect invasion on public transport – POLITICO

Don’t let the bedbugs bite! France tackles insect invasion on public transport – POLITICO

Emmanuel Macron’s government is moving to tackle the “scourge” of bedbugs in France after a raft of videos showed the minuscule insects popping up on public transport, with Paris city hall demanding a reaction. “I will bring together transport operators next week to provide information on the actions undertaken and act more to serve travelers,” … Read more