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Iranpress: Former French President to Serve Prison Term

Former French President to Serve Prison Term

Sunday, 19 October 2025 21:11

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to begin serving a five-year prison sentence on Tuesday after being convicted last month of criminal conspiracy over illegal campaign financing from Libya for his 2007 presidential bid — making him the first former head of state from a European Union country to actually serve jail time.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: Le Pen Threatens to Topple French Government

World Newspapers: Le Pen Threatens to Topple French Government

Tuesday, 03 December 2024 21:23

National Rally leader Le Pen threatens no-confidence against French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government if constitution's Article 49.3 used to pass 2025 health insurance budget without parliamentary vote. 206

Iranpress: Pension protesters target Paris bistro favoured by Macron

Pension protesters target Paris bistro favoured by Macron

Friday, 07 April 2023 12:03

Clashes erupted in Paris next to a Left Bank brasserie favoured by French President Emmanuel Macron as protesters torched garbage cans and smashed two banks during the eleventh day of nationwide demonstrations against pension reform.

Iranpress: Number of French homeless people doubles in last decade

Number of French homeless people doubles in last decade

Wednesday, 01 February 2023 04:50

The number of homeless people has doubled in the last decade in France and there are already around 330,000, according to data revealed this Tuesday by the Abbe Pierre Foundation.

Iranpress: Riots break out in Paris as youth protest against pension reform

Riots break out in Paris as youth protest against pension reform

Sunday, 22 January 2023 02:28

Riots have erupted at a demonstration held by activists of France’s youth movements and political parties protesting against the pension reform, News reports said on Saturday.

Iranpress: Violence erupts in Paris as thousands demonstrate against Macron

Violence erupts in Paris as thousands demonstrate against Macron

Monday, 02 May 2022 07:46

Paris(IP)_ Labour unions and student organizations in France led protests against newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron with demands for higher wages, support for public services, and more climate-friendly policies.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: Elysee rivals in final push

World Newspapers: Elysee rivals in final push

Tuesday, 19 April 2022 20:48

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen rejected the report of EU funds misuse as the French election looms. Allegations come less than a week before the tight race against Emmanuel Macron. 203

Iranpress: Macron changed colour of French flag

Macron changed colour of French flag

Monday, 15 November 2021 16:33

The French President has changed one of the colors of the official French flag, opting for a darker shade of blue.

Iranpress: U.S., French Presidents discuss security cooperation in Africa, Europe, Indo-Pacific

U.S., French Presidents discuss security cooperation in Africa, Europe, Indo-Pacific

Saturday, 23 October 2021 08:38

U.S. President and his French counterpart discussed security cooperation in Africa, Europe and the Indo-Pacific on Friday; the two countries work to mend fences after a rift over a U.S. security pact with Britain and Australia.

Iranpress: World Newspapers: As Merkel steps aside, Macron sees opportunity

World Newspapers: As Merkel steps aside, Macron sees opportunity

Monday, 27 September 2021 19:07

French President, Emmanuel Macron, wants to lead the European Union (E.U.), but a power vacuum looks more likely.

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