French politics

Macron’s pension reform survives amid vote of no-confidence victory

Macron’s pension reform survives amid vote of no-confidence victory

On March 20, 2023, France’s lower legislative body, Assemblée Nationale, which is similar to the United States’ House of Representatives, held two votes over a motion of no confidence against President Emmanuel Macron’s government according to France 24.

2017 French Presidential Elections approaching in April

2017 French Presidential Elections approaching in April

As the first term of French President François Hollande comes to an end, 11 presidential candidates are in the running for the office. The elections will be held on April 23 and will be followed by another round on May 7 featuring the two nominees who receive the most votes.