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Italian economy grows for the first quarter since 2011, according to the national statistics institute Istat.

Insee data reveals France's economy grew by 0.3% in the fourth quarter.

David Cameron and Francois Hollande increase cooperation over space and defence despite disagreements over EU.

French president challenged on repercussions of Julie Gayet affair.

French President Francois Hollande confirms that his "shared life" with Valerie Trierweiler is over.

French President Francois Hollande's partner fears being left homeless if she separates from premier.

French President Hollande outlines tax and spending cuts to restore economic vitality.

Hollande says 'everyone in personal life can encounter difficulties'

First lady Valérie Trierweiler remains in hospital as President Francois Hollande addresses the public after reports of liaison with actress Julie Gayet.

Hollande told first lady of secret love affair with actress Julie Gayet night before scandal broke.

Trierweiler admitted to hospital for depression after claims of French president's affair with Julie Gayet.

Valerie Trierweiler admitted to hospital "for a rest and to have some tests"

Julie Gayet's alleged affair with French president Francois Hollande has put the actress under intense media scrutiny.

The French economy did not suffer the same crisis as Italy or Spain, but is struggling just as hard to recover.

Tabloid publishes photos claiming president 'on scooter' met actress and delivered croissants.

France has bad start to 2014 as credit costs increase and output founders.

Outrage from French farmers as they set up roadblocks around Paris.

French government responds to pressure to change tax policies that have stoked unpopularity and criticism.

New disclosures reveal NSA tapped into the telephone calls of 35 world leaders.

France still fuming over NSA snooping disclosures despite Obama's phone call to Hollande while John Kerry visits Paris.

French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici tones down anti-business rhetoric in latest policy proposals

Upcoming German elections have become the most important since 1989.

Francois Hollande says French forces will remain in Mali until democracy prevails but African troops will take over operation against Islamist rebels.

Francois Hollande to meet interim Malian President Dioncounda Traore and visit Timbuktu to mark French-led operation.

Middle and working classes to be spared heavy taxes and crushing spending cuts.

Bastille Day marks the storming of the Bastille prison by a mob of Parisians on 14 July, 1789 which helped the beginning of the French Revolution.

Francois Hollande has made it clear that French troops would be out of Afghanistan by the end of this year.

The eurozone crisis, North Korea, the Middle East and Afghanistan are also expected to figure in talks.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy reveals that Gaddaffi's aide lives in exile in France with government's permission.