Why does France have a president and a prime minister at the same time? France’s political system is unique. It has both a president and a prime minister sharing executive responsibilities.

The longtime patriarch of the French far right, Jean-Marie Le Pen, died last month. Yet while the cadaver lies in the ground, ...

President Emmanuel Macron pushed through reforms to raise France's retirement age to 64, facing protests and potential financial crisis. An audit on pension deficits could reignite debate and impact ...

Welcome back. Outside France, there is palpable concern about the nation’s political, fiscal and economic outlook, but much commentary focuses on relatively short-term questions. Will the ...