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France is banning activist groups on the edges of the political spectrum as it tries to portray itself as the guardian of democracy against extremism

Hundreds of mourners holding white flowers gathered on Friday at the French private school where a student killed a girl in a stabbing spree, as the prime minister suggested metal detectors to prevent future attacks.

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said on Tuesday that visa exemptions for Algerians with diplomatic passports would be suspended. This comes after Algeria opposed a French bid to deport several dozen Algerians, accusing Paris of "intimidation".

French trade unions and opposition parties involved in negotiating France’s controversial pension reform have asked for "clarification" from Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, who on Sunday said that returning to a retirement age of 62, down from 64, was impossible.

While French politicians across the spectrum are united in their support for Ukraine, a debate in parliament has highlighted the divide between pro-Europeans and nationalists when it comes to the best approach, reigniting tensions in the country's fractured political landscape.

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s harsh treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, describing it as a shocking display of "brutality" designed to humiliate Zelensky and coerce him into acquiescing to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s demands.

The Algerian upper house of parliament has suspended relations with its French counterpart, the Senate, following a visit by its speaker to Western Sahara, a territory that France recognises as part of Morocco. However, Algeria maintains that the region should remain sovereign, a disagreement that has heightened tensions between Paris…

France is spearheading efforts to enforce stricter migration policies across Europe, urging the European Union to collectively limit visa access to nations that refuse to repatriate their expelled nationals. The move follows a recent Islamist terrorist attack in Mulhouse, which has reignited debate over France’s immigration and deportation policies.

Prime Minister François Bayrou is bringing together key ministers this Wednesday to tackle one of France’s most pressing issues – managing migration flows more effectively.This comes as the French government remains divided on the best approach to immigration and growing tensions with Algeria.