France is a semi-presidential republic with a head of government - the prime minister - appointed by the president who is the directly elected head of state.

France has been a member of the eurozone since 1 January 1999 and part of the Schengen area since 26 March 1995

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Valéry Giscard d'Estaing&nbsp;(2 February 1926 - 2 December 2020) was a French politician and President of the French Republic from 1974 to 1981.

He served as a member of the European Parliament from 1989 to 1993, being a Member of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party Group. He was also the President of the European Convention from 2002 to 2003.

On 2nd of December 2021, the European Parliament organised&nbsp;a ceremony in Strasbourg as a tribute to&nbsp;Valery Giscard d'Estaing. This date commemorates the 1st anniversary of his death.

European tribute to Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic, is the fourth EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the EC, on Tuesday morning.

The Europeans want the EU to change. This is why the European Parliament is taking the leadership over a reform of the EU.

Parliament set out its vision for the future of Europe in three resolutions voted in plenary session on 16 February 2017. MEPs suggested, among other things:

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	<li>turning the Council of Ministers into a genuine second legislative chamber, and its configurations into preparatory bodies similar to Parliament’s committees,</li>
	<li>appointing an EU finance minister and giving the EU Commission the power to formulate and give effect to a common EU economic policy, backed up by a euro-area budget, and</li>
	<li>creating a fiscal capacity consisting of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and specific additional budgetary capacity for the euro area, funded by its members as a part of the EU budget.</li>
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Debate on the Future of Europe with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the Frenc

Jacques Chirac, born on 29 November 1932 and died on 26 September 2019, was a French politician who served as President of the French Republic France from 17 May 1995 to 16 May 2007. He was also French Prime Minister from 1974 to 1976 and from 1986 to 1988, as well as Mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995.

Jacques CHIRAC

President Metsola meets with business leaders organised by MEDEF, with Gérard Larcher, President of the Senate and with Arthur Mensch, CEO of Mistral AI 
President Metsola also meets with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris (France)

President Metsola attends a Ceremony to pay tribute to the victims of the November 2015 terrorist attacks and the inauguration of the November 13th Garden

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola conducts an official visit to Paris, underscoring the strong ties between the European Union and France. During her visit, Metsola holds high-level discussions with Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the Assemblée Nationale, and Michel Barnier, the French Prime Minister, focusing on European priorities and France’s role within the Union.

The Assemblée Nationale plays a crucial role in France’s legislative process, shaping national policies, while the Prime Minister coordinates national policy. The visit reflects the mutual commitment to strengthening cooperation on key issues affecting Europe’s future.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President Official visit to Paris (France)

ITRE delegation to Marseille and Cadarache

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Jean-Noël BARROT, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Amine KESSACI, French Activist

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris (France) - Meeting with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris (France) - Visit of the  Station F and meeting with startups

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris (France) - Meeting with Arthur MENSCH, CEO of Mistral AI

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris (France) - Meeting with Gérard LARCHER, President of the French Senate

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris (France) - Meeting with business learders organised by MEDEF

This video presents extracts from the address by EP President Roberta METSOLA to the MEDEF, Executive Council at the Maison des entreprises françaises. The Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) is the leading French employers' organisation, representing about 240000 companies of all sizes and sectors. It acts as the main business lobby for public authorities and social partners, promoting a dynamic economy, decarbonisation, and a flexible labour market.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President addresses the MEDEF, Executive Council at the Maison des entreprises françaises: extracts from the speech

An official national memorial service is held in Martigny to honour the victims of the Crans-Montana tragedy, following the devastating fire at the Le Constellation bar on New Year’s night 2026, which claimed 40 lives and left more than 115 people injured. The ceremony, organised by the Swiss Confederation and the Canton of Valais, is attended by Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, and Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality and for Preparedness and Crisis Management, underscoring European solidarity. Courtesy: © SRG - SSR. All Rights Reserved. Restricted Use: Europe Only. No Archiving Permitted.

Official Memorial Service in Honour of the Victims of the Crans-Montana Fire with the participation of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

EP President Roberta METSOLA opens the plenary session with a statement on the assassination of Mehdi KESSACI in Marseille (France) and minute of silence. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Opening statements by Roberta METSOLA, EP President on the assassination of Mehdi KESSACI in Marseille (France) and minute of silence

This Infoclip presents a series of general views of Paris, covering major landmarks such as the Champs-Élysées, the Panthéon, the Seine and Place de la Concorde. Footage features several national institutions, including the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Senate, located within the historic Palais du Luxembourg. Additional views show the Élysée Palace, the headquarters of Medef, the leading French employers’ organisation, and the Hôtel de Ville, seat of the Paris city administration. It also includes scenes from the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Jardin des Invalides.

Infoclip: General views of Paris ( France) and official buildings

During her official visit to Paris, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, meets with Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The video shows her arrival at the Élysée Palace, a formal handshake and family photo with President Macron.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris (France) - Meeting with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic: arrival, welcome and family photo

On the occasion of her official visit to Paris, EP President Roberta METSOLA visits Station F and meets with Startups and with Benjamin HADDAD, Minister attached to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs with responsibility for Europe.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris (France) - visit to Station F: meeting with startups and with Benjamin HADDAD, Minister attached to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs with responsibility for Europe

During her official visit to Paris, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola meets with Gérard Larcher, President of the French Senate. The video shows her arrival at the Senate, a formal greeting and handshake with Larcher at the French Senate.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris (France) - Meeting with Gérard LARCHER, President of the French Senate: arrival and meeting

On the occasion of her official visit to Paris, EP President Roberta METSOLA attends the meeting with business leaders organised by MEDEF (Movement of the Enterprises of France). MEDEF is the largest employer federation in France. It has more than 750,000 member firms, 90 percent of them being small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 50 employees. MEDEF is engaged in lobbying at local, regional, national, and EU-wide levels.

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