Tag: France

Thursday, January 22nd 2026 - 23:02 UTC
Argentina envoy asks French lawmakers to cover “Falklands” label on map during hearing

Argentina’s ambassador to France, Ian Sielecki, halted the start of a hearing at France’s National Assembly and refused to speak while a map behind him displayed the Falklands/Malvinas as UK territory. Proceedings resumed only after a staff member covered the islands with a sticky note.
Thursday, November 20th 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Chinese and French carmakers join forces in Brazil to develop electric vehicles

Chinese automaker Geely has officially re-entered the Brazilian market by merging with the local subsidiary of France's Renault. The new entity, named 'Renault Geely do Brasil,' will jointly manufacture four new electrified vehicle models at the Ayrton Senna Complex factory in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná state, by 2027.
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 20:31 UTC
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy turns himself in at Paris prison

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy turned himself in at the La Santé prison in Paris on Tuesday to begin serving a five-year sentence for illegally financing his 2007 presidential campaign with money from the regime of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 23:10 UTC
France joins list of countries recognizing Palestine as a State

The French Government of President Emmanuel Macron officially recognized Palestine's statehood on Monday, following similar decisions by the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal the day before. The move was announced at a summit on the two-state solution hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, which was boycotted by both the US and Israel.
Tuesday, September 9th 2025 - 09:00 UTC
French PM loses confidence vote and must resign

French Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a confidence vote in Parliament on Monday and is set to resign shortly, forcing President Emmanuel Macron to weather a new crisis. “In line with Article 50 of the constitution, the prime minister must submit the resignation to his government,” Assembly Speaker Yael Braun-Pivet announced.
Wednesday, August 20th 2025 - 21:41 UTC
Lula and Macron agree to further discuss EU-Mercosur FTA

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a telephone conversation about one hour long Wednesday with his French colleague Emmanuel Macron, during which both leaders pledged to further discuss the Mercosur-European Union Free Trade Agreement to finalize it.
Thursday, July 10th 2025 - 20:46 UTC
Uruguayan authorities summon German, French ambassadors over passport crisis

Uruguay's Acting Foreign Minister Valeria Csukasi and Undersecretary of the Interior Gabriela Valverde on Thursday summoned the French and German ambassadors for consultations regarding the crisis stemming from the new passport format hindering entry and visa applications.
Wednesday, July 9th 2025 - 20:49 UTC
Uruguayan passports issued after April 23 not valid for France and Germany

France and Germany are implementing entry restrictions to Uruguayan nationals holding passports issued on or after April 23, 2025, which prevents travel to these two European countries and affects visa applications for people with the new document.
Wednesday, June 11th 2025 - 10:24 UTC
French companies interested in relocating production to Paraguay

French companies have been reported to be exploring the relocation of their production to Paraguay, drawn by its maquila regime and strategic geographic location, according to Benoit Libourel, president of the Paraguayan-French Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 19:46 UTC
Macron and Lula show discrepancies beyond climate issues

Despite some alignment on climate issues, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's state visit to Paris on Thursday was marked by tensions over trade, Ukraine, and Gaza. Lula urged French President Emmanuel Macron to support the Mercosur-EU trade agreement, emphasizing it as a response to rising protectionism. French farmers called on Macron on Wednesday to reiterate their “firm” rejection.