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Emmanuel-Macron

Europe 3 weeks ago

French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

The lower National Assembly adopted the text by a vote of 130 to 21 in a lengthy overnight session from Monday to Tuesday.

Europe 1 month ago

France's Macron says prefers 'respect to bullies'

The French leader warned of "a shift towards a world without rules", one "without effective collective governance", leading to "relentless competition".

Middle East and Africa 1 month ago

Trump threatens tariffs on French wines to get Macron to join Board of Peace

When asked by a reporter about Macron saying he will not join the board, Trump said, "Did he say that? Well, nobody wants him because he will be out of office very soon."

Asia & Pacific 2 months ago

Xi woos Macron with sightseeing trip, but little in the way of deals

Even when US President Donald Trump made a landmark visit to China early during his first term in 2017, and Xi lavished him with a private dinner within Beijing's Forbidden City, the trip was confined to the Chinese capital.

Europe 4 months ago

Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France's PM

France has been mired in political deadlock ever since Macron gambled last year on snap polls that he hoped would consolidate power, but ended instead in a hung parliament and more seats for the far right.

Europe 4 months ago

France PM in in final effort to salvage cabinet

President Emmanuel Macron tasked Lecornu, 39, with forming a government in early September after parliament toppled his predecessor over an unpopular austerity budget.

Europe 5 months ago

What next for Macron after Prime Minister ousted?

Bayrou is to submit his resignation on Tuesday morning with Macron naming a successor in the coming days, the presidency said.

Europe 6 months ago

Macron calls Putin 'predator' and 'ogre at our gates'

Macron's remarks came as Russian and Ukrainian presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky looked set for a peace summit after fast-moving talks Monday between Donald Trump and European leaders that focused on the key issue of long-term security guarantees for Kyiv.

Europe 8 months ago

France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show

The booths displayed "offensive weapons" that could be used in Gaza -- in violation of agreements with Israeli authorities, a French government source told AFP.

Middle East and Africa 8 months ago

UN conference on Palestinian statehood delayed: Macron

"While we have to postpone this conference for logistical and security reasons, it will take place as soon as possible," Macron said at a press conference.