The risk of energy cuts is "unlikely" in the colder months, according to French electricity and gas grid operators, who nevertheless call for further efforts to reduce demand and avert the risk of blackouts in extreme scenarios

The country is at medium risk of power outages from mid-December, as the so far mild temperatures are expected to drop and cause further pressure on the country's nuclear fleet, which is already under pressure, French energy regulator RTE said last week

Parking areas with more than 80 parking spots will be covered with photovoltaic solar panels as part of the government's plan to invest in renewable energy

The French government has announced a bill to create a specific residence permit to allow illegal immigrants working in understaffed sectors to legalise their status

President Macron should address the right wing "more frankly", his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy urged him, suggesting he conclude "a political agreement" to compensate for the lack of an absolute majority in the National Assembly