Emmanuel Macron

Britain sanctions 2 Israeli ministers for ‘inciting extremist violence’ against Palestinians
Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich’s Gaza comments are “monstrous,” U.K. Foreign Minister David Lammy says.

As France-Algeria ties sour, supporters of imprisoned writer turn to Europe for help

Macron won’t rule out fresh elections in France

Macron claims win in fight to save oceans — but there’s work to do

Macron: Greenland is not up for grabs (nor is Antarctica)

Macron dissolved the French parliament a year ago. How will he surprise us again?
Macron to visit Greenland amid Trump’s continued threats
Trump has repeatedly talked about acquiring Greenland for its mineral reserves and strategic position in the Arctic.
France reiterates its military equipment isn’t used in Gaza as protest blocks shipment to Israel
Protest by dock workers highlights the growing pressure on European governments to convince Israel to either scale back or end its bombing campaign in Gaza.
French equality minister launches war with Big Tech, flabbergasting digital ministry
Aurore Bergé’s public scolding of industry representatives left insiders shocked and sent Clara Chappaz scrambling to clean up the damage.
Lula calls on Macron to ‘open your heart’ on Mercosur
There’s bromance in the air, but tensions at the heart of the relationship between the two leaders.
Greenpeace returns stolen Macron wax statue — after one more protest
Activists left it at the Paris headquarters of energy giant EDF to protest France’s imports of Russian energy.
Michel Barnier slams ‘authoritarian drift’ in Brussels under Ursula von der Leyen
The former French prime minister feels the Commission president sidelined him in the endgame of Brexit negotiations.
Macron wax statue stolen from museum then used at protest outside Russian Embassy
Greenpeace said it “borrowed” the statue for its demonstration.
France’s historic parties vie for return to two-party politics
Les Républicains and the Socialists, the country’s old establishment parties, see a narrow window to reclaim relevance.
Trump sparks Europe’s ‘new Enlightenment’
The EU aims to grab a rare chance generated by the White House’s repression of U.S. higher education.
China slams Macron over ‘unacceptable’ comments on Taiwan and Ukraine
French president warned that unchecked Russian aggression in Ukraine could set a precedent in Asia.
Macron to China: Keep North Korea out of Ukraine war or risk NATO coming to Asia
French president delivers veiled warning to Beijing during speech in Singapore.
Macron says Europe must ‘harden’ stance on Israel unless Gaza crisis eases
French president said recognition of Palestinian state is “moral duty” and “political necessity.”
France lobbying Europeans, UK to recognize Palestinian statehood
Paris is set to move forward with recognition as pressure mounts on Israel to halt its military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
French PM blasts predecessor’s proposal to ban headscarves for most children
Gabriel Attal, who now heads the French president’s centrist political party, floated banning headscarves for women younger than 15.
Macron’s cabinet dressing down was ‘not a reprimand,’ minister says
Bruno Retailleau said he had not interpreted Macron’s discontent as a personal attack after the mishandled release of a report on the Muslim Brotherhood’s purported influence in France.
Macron downplays spat with Brigitte caught on camera as ‘joking around’
Footage of the French president and his wife appearing to have an altercation in Vietnam went viral.
Power outage disrupts Cannes film festival
Organizers of the festival, which closes on Saturday night with the award the Palme d’Or, said the closing ceremony should take place as planned.
Furious Macron dressed down ministers after botched leak of Muslim Brotherhood report
The tirade was a clear warning to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.
Macron talks tariffs and peace with Xi Jinping
French president seeks greater access to the Chinese market and urges Beijing not to impose tariffs on Cognac makers.
Macron clashes with allies over call to scrap EU ethical supply chain law
French president sides with far-right camp in call to scrap EU due diligence law.
Arnault rejects Macron’s call to freeze investment in US
LVMH boss says the government should not “meddle” in his business decisions.
Lawyer who represented Pelicot in mass rape trial blasts apparent disinterest from male lawmakers
Footage broadcast by the French Senate showed only female lawmakers visible in the sparsely filled room.
Yellow hat revolt: Inside France’s rural rising
With rural discontent growing, Marine Le Pen’s far-right party sees an opportunity ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Muslim Brotherhood-linked groups tried to influence EU: Report
French authorities allege the Islamist group has gone to great lengths to push its fundamentalist agenda in France and throughout Europe.