Emmanuel Macron

Macron set to present voluntary military service plan

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to present a new voluntary military service on Thursday — and most political parties are likely to go along with the plan. The project, which stops…

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France and UK agree to joint migration deal

France and the United Kingdom on Thursday reached several deals on migration, nuclear cooperation and support for Ukraine, after a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron to London. The three-day…

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Macron says Europe must ‘harden’ stance on Israel unless Gaza crisis eases

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that Europe’s “collective position” on Israel must “harden” unless the humanitarian crisis in Gaza improves. “It’s very clear today that we can not let…

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France could recognize Palestinian state ‘in June’: Macron

France plans to recognize a Palestinian state within months and could make the move at a UN conference in New York in June on settling the Israel-Palestinian conflict, President Emmanuel…

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Macron weighs in on Le Pen verdict for first time: ‘The law is the same for everyone’

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday commented for the first time since far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzlement and barred from running in France’s next presidential…

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How realistic is France’s offer to extend its nuclear umbrella?

President Emmanuel Macron has said he will launch a strategic dialogue on extending the protection offered by France's nuclear arsenal to its European partners. Europe's primary nuclear deterrence comes from…

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Europe ‘at turning point in history’, French president warns

EU leaders are gathering in Brussels on Thursday for a special council on defence, as France's President Emmanuel Macron warned that the continent was at a "turning point of history".…

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Trump’s return is an ‘electroshock’ for Europe, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron urged Europe to respond to "the electroshock" triggered by the return of U.S. President Donald Trump to the White House with a new approach to defense…

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France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced that he will name a new prime minister within…

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Macron pledges €100M for Lebanon aid

France will give €100 million to support Lebanon and assist the more than 1 million people displaced by the recent Israeli invasion, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday at the…

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Political crisis in France continues as Macron refuses leftist prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron ruled out naming a prime minister from the leftist New Popular Front alliance and will instead start a new round of consultations on Tuesday with parties…

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Far right wins first round in France election

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party scored historic gains to win the first round of France's parliamentary election on Sunday, exit polls showed, but the final result will…

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Macron warns podcast of ‘civil war’ risk as French elections loom

French President Emmanuel Macron told a podcast episode shown on Monday that both the far right National Rally (RN) party and the left-wing New Popular Front coalition - front runners…

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Campaigning kicks off in France for snap election

Campaigning kicked off on Monday for France's snap parliamentary election which opinion polls suggest the far-right National Rally will win, with President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance coming third, behind a…

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Macron defends his shock call for a snap election

President Emmanuel Macron defended on Wednesday his shock call for a snap election after the far right's strong showing in last weekend's European vote. Here are some key quotes from…

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Macron says he won’t resign, regardless of the outcome of the French election

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said he would not resign “whatever the result” of the upcoming French parliamentary elections. Macron called the election on Sunday night, in response to…

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France enters election mode after far-right win in European Parliament vote

France began to gear up for elections on Monday, after President Emmanuel Macron called a shock snap legislative election following a bruising loss in the European Parliament vote to the…

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France’s Macron wants EU top job for Draghi

French President Emmanuel Macron wants a top job in Brussels for Italy's former Prime Minister Mario Draghi — it's just a matter of figuring out the right role. One of…

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Macron reaffirms possibility of sending troops to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed he did not rule out sending troops to Ukraine, saying the issue would "legitimately" arise if Russia broke through Ukrainian front lines and Kyiv made…

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France’s nuclear weapons should be part of European defence debate, Macron says

France's nuclear weapons should be part of the European defence debate, French President Emmanuel Macron told a group of regional newspapers on Sunday, in comments that drew fire from his…

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UPDATED: ‘Europe could die,’ Macron warns, as he calls for stronger defences

President Emmanuel Macron appealed on Thursday for stronger, more integrated European defences and said the continent must not become a vassal of the United States, as he outlined his vision…

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Macron says Mercosur-EU deal is ‘very bad’ for both sides

A potential trade deal between the European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc is "very bad" for both sides, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday during a visit to Brazil.…

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Macron says intelligence shows Islamic State was behind Russia concert attack

Four alleged gunmen appear in Moscow court Russia questions U.S. assertions on IS claim Putin has suggested Ukrainian link Ukraine has denied any involvement MOSCOW, March 25 (Reuters) - France…

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Russia will be asked for ceasefire during Olympics, Macron tells Ukraine interviewer

KYIV, (Reuters) - Russia will be asked to observe a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Paris Olympics, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview from Paris shown on Ukrainian…

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France’s Macron says Europe must be ready if Russia escalates

By Michel Rose PARIS, (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron called President Vladimir Putin's Russia an adversary that would not stop in Ukraine if it defeated Kyiv's troops in the…

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Macron backs ‘end of life’ bill, aims for parliament debate in May

By Elizabeth Pineau and John Irish President Emmanuel Macron said for the first time that he backed new end-of-life legislation that would allow what he called "help to die" and…

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France’s Macron wants to make abortion a right at EU level

PARIS, (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he wants the European Union to guarantee the right to an abortion in its Charter of Fundamental Rights. Macron…

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Putin’s spy chief scolds Macron for extremely dangerous remark on Ukraine

By Guy Faulconbridge Russian spy chief: European leaders lack common sense SVR chief: Macron showed irresponsibility with remark Macron opened door to European soldiers in Ukraine U.S. and other allies…

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Macron maintains his position regarding dispatching troops to Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron said his refusal to rule out the prospect of sending Western troops to Ukraine was intentional, despite the uproar it has provoked. Macron swept aside the…

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Macron’s Ukraine troop talk shakes up NATO allies

By John Irish, Michel Rose and Andrew Gray Macron floats idea of West sending troops to Ukraine His comments spark backlash among allies French officials say Macron wants to stimulate…

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NATO allies rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron

By Andreas Rinke and Guy Faulconbridge Macron raises option of sending Western troops to Ukraine Germany, UK, Poland, others say they have no such plans Kremlin says such a move…

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More submarines, jets for Indian navy on cards as Modi visits France

By Krishn Kaushik and Elizabeth Pineau NEW DELHI/PARIS, July 12 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to France on Thursday to deepen ties with New Delhi's oldest strategic…

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Macron once more irritates Italy by backing Saudi World Expo bid

France has fired anger across Europe by backing Saudi Arabia rather than neighboring Italy to host the glitzy 2030 World Expo, as Emmanuel Macron pushes to boost trade and diplomatic…

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Macron would be inappropriate guest at BRICS summit, says Russia

MOSCOW, June 22 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron would be an inappropriate guest at the BRICS summit, the RIA news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as…

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Macron struggles to kick France’s spending habit

S&P rating update due on Friday after Fitch downgrade Macron eyes new tax cuts after pension protests Finance minister seeking to rein in spending By Leigh Thomas PARIS, (Reuters) -…

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Macron faces Labour Day protests as pension reform anger festers

By Richard Lough and Matthieu Protard PARIS, May 1 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron faced nationwide protests on Labour Day on Monday as he struggles to turn the page…

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Macron stands by China interview – French diplomat

PARIS, (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron is not backtracking on comments in China urging the European Union to reduce dependency on the United States, a senior diplomat said .…

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Macron comments leave senior Taiwanese official ‘puzzled’

TAIPEI, April 12 (Reuters) - Comments by French President Emmanuel Macron on Taiwan are puzzling, a senior Taiwanese politician said, wondering whether France's founding ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity…

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Macron says Europe should not follow U.S. or Chinese policy over Taiwan

(Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said in comments published on Sunday that Europe had no interest in an acceleration of the crisis over Taiwan and should pursue a strategy…

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With lavish treatment of Macron, China’s Xi woos France to “counter” U.S.

By Michel Rose and James Pomfret GUANGZHOU/HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's Xi Jinping has given French President Emmanuel Macron an unusually lavish welcome on a state visit, which some analysts…

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Macron and Von der Leyen’s last day in China, Xi, Macron to hold informal talks in Guangzhou

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Guangzhou in southern China today to meet students on Friday, taking with him a broad delegation of top politicians, business leaders and even…

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UPDATED: EU’s von der Leyen: EU-China trade relationship increasingly imbalanced

French President visits China with EU chief von der Leyen Both due to meet China's Xi Jinping later EU-China relations have soured in recent years Trade and Ukraine high on…

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Between ‘reset’ and ‘de-risk’, EU leaders pay rare visit to China

Von der Leyen and Macron fly to Beijing First such trips since 2019 Trade risks and Ukraine in mind By Michel Rose and Laurie Chen BEIJING, April 5 (Reuters) -…

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Embattled Macron heads to China, leaving burning Paris behind

Macron will head to Beijing, Guangzhou on April 5-8 Trip comes as he struggles to contain pension protests War in Ukraine to dominate discussions By Michel Rose and John Irish…

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Why is Macron in so much trouble over pension reform?

By Richard Lough PARIS, (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron faces the toughest challenge to his authority after his government bypassed the lower house to push through a deeply unpopular pension…

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EU’s von der Leyen and Macron to visit China together

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel together with French President Emmanuel Macron during his trip to China early next month. Speaking at a press conference following an…

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Macron under pressure to find way out of pension crisis after night of clashes

Hundreds of thousands joined ninth day of protests Anarchists riot in Paris, rallies mostly peaceful Unions call for new nationwide action on March 28 Visit to Paris by Britain's King…

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Nationwide protests in France after Macron doubles down on pension bill

By John Irish PARIS, March 23 (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of people were set to strike and demonstrate in France on Thursday after President Emmanuel Macron vowed to push…

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More strike disruption expected at French airports this week, Macron faces a critical moment on Monday

PARIS, March 20 (Reuters) - France's DGAC civil aviation authority warned on Monday that passengers should expect more disruptions at French airports this week, citing strikes and protests against the…

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France’s Macron faces another test with parliamentary votes on Monday

PARIS, March 19 (Reuters) - President Emanuel Macron faces a critical moment on Monday when the National Assembly is due to vote on no-confidence motions filed after his government bypassed…

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Pressure mounts on Macron after violent unrest over pensions

PARIS, March 17 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday faced the gravest challenge to his authority since the so-called Yellow Vest protests after his government's decision to push…

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UPDATED: After tough years, France and Britain tout post-Brexit reset

UK PM aims for reset after years of post-Brexit disputes Britain wants further help to tackle small boat migrants Ukraine, defence projects and energy also on the agenda By Michel…

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Macron backs enshrining right to abortion in French constitution

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he backed including the right to abortion in the constitution, a move he said would send a signal of solidarity…

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France’s Macron to host King Charles in first visit abroad as monarch

By Michel Rose PARIS, March 3 (Reuters) - King Charles will travel to France on March 26-29 for his first state visit as Britain's monarch, the French presidency said on…

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Russia tells Macron: don’t forget Napoleon when you talk of regime change

MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Russia on Sunday scolded Emmanuel Macron over remarks about Russia's defeat, saying that Moscow still remembered the fate of Napoleon Bonaparte and accusing the French…

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Macron – France wants Russia’s defeat, but not to ‘crush’ it

PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - France wants Russia to be defeated in Ukraine but it does not want to "crush" it, President Emmanuel Macron told paper Le Journal du Dimanche.…

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France doesn’t rule out fighter jets for Ukraine, but says more immediate firepower needed

Macron says fighter jets will take too long to deploy Ukraine needs quicker support, such as artillery - Macron Moscow says Western fighter jets would prolong conflict Ukrainian officials say…

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