Climate diplomat Laurence Tubiana backed by some left-wing parties as next French PM
But she is opposed by hard-left coalition partner La France insoumise, which fears she is too close to centrist President Macron
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Despite Cop28 pledge, France keeps fossil fuel subsidies for farmers
France has abandoned plans to phase out tax breaks on agricultural diesel in efforts to appease its increasingly disgruntled farmers
After Cyclone Chido, France accused of neglecting climate threat to “fragile” Mayotte
Locals and experts say France should have done more to protect residents of its poor island territory from extreme weather
France, Kenya set to launch Cop28 coalition for global taxes to fund climate action
The taskforce, set to be launched at Cop28, will consider the feasibility of levies on shipping, aviation, financial transactions and fossil fuels.
France proposes tax credits for green technology
France will spend €500m a year on tax credits for wind and solar power, heat pumps and batteries funded by a tax rise on carbon-intensive fuels
European court hears landmark lawsuits that could shape climate policy
The European Court of Human Rights has heard its first two lawsuits on climate change, brought against the governments of Switzerland and France.
Total escapes court censure over East African oil pipeline
The court said campaigners arguments against the East African crude oil pipeline had changed too much – they are considering an appeal
Francois Hollande: EU should adopt 40% emissions reduction target by 2030
New French President calls for EU increase in emission pledges, bans fracking on home soil and offers to host UN climate talks in 2015.
France: COP17 global deal must be legally binding
France climate ambassador admits Durban negotiations are currently ‘difficult’ but tells RTCC his country is pushing for a legally binding emissions deal.