insert_link World New Caledonia separatists urge Paris to drop voting reform Separatists in French Pacific territory New Caledonia pressed Paris Monday to drop a planned voting reform that triggered weeks of deadly unrest. The Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) -- named for the indigenous people who fear being marginalised by the changes -- said President Emmanuel Macron should "be clear in his words by stating clearly he will... abandon the constitutional reform", which has yet to be […] todayJune 3, 2024 16
insert_link World End-of-life legislation to be presented to French ministers French government ministers will examine a new end-of-life bill in cabinet on Wednesday. The proposed legislation would allow help to be given to a person to die. Ross Cullen reports. todayApril 10, 2024 22
insert_link World Gabriel Attal appointed as France’s new Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has been named France's next prime minister, as Emmanuel Macron aims to revive his presidency with a new government. He will now have the task of leading the French government into important European Parliament elections in June. Attal replaces Élisabeth Borne, who resigned after 20 months in office. He will also be the first openly gay occupant of Hôtel Matignon. He has a civil partnership with another Macron […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 96