Europe is too slow and lacks ambition' says Macron
Emmanuel Macron urges Europe to strengthen its defenses and reduce bureaucracy in the face of threats from Russian aggression and American isolationism. [ more ]
New Caledonia: Macron calls new security meeting as deadly unrest grinds on
French President Macron holds security council meeting to address deadly unrest in New Caledonia, declaring state of emergency and sending reinforcements to restore order. [ more ]
France Says It Built the Olympics Safely. Migrant Workers Don't Count.
France's president, Emmanuel Macron, promised a safe construction process for the Paris Olympics, but inspection records reveal that some projects failed to meet basic safety standards. [ more ]
Paris iconic riverside booksellers can stay put during Olympics, Macron rules
French President Macron ruled that booksellers should stay at their historic locations on the banks of the river Seine for the Paris Olympics.
The decision came after no consensual and reassuring solution could be found with the traders, who have been a feature of Parisian life for some 150 years. [ more ]
The Guardian view on the French left: divided it will fall and fail, again | Editorial
The rise of Marine Le Pen's National Rally party and challenges faced by French President Emmanuel Macron signal impending political shifts in France. [ more ]
Macron calls Hamas attacks biggest antisemitic massacre of our century'
French President Emmanuel Macron called the attacks by Hamas on Israel the biggest antisemitic massacre of our century.
Macron emphasized the need to fight against hatred and not give in to antisemitism.
France is committed to responding to aspirations for peace and security in the Middle East and working to release the hostages held since the attacks. [ more ]
France honors foreign Resistance fighters as WWII hero Manouchian is inducted into the Pantheon
Missak Manouchian's heroic role in WW II is being commemorated at the Pantheon monument by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Historian Denis Peschanski led efforts to honor Manouchian's memory, emphasizing his induction into the Pantheon as a significant recognition for foreign Resistance fighters. [ more ]
France to pay tribute to Badinter, French ex-minister who fought to abolish death penalty
Former French justice minister Robert Badinter dedicated his life to the fight against capital punishment, playing a pivotal role in banning the guillotine in 1981.
French President Emmanuel Macron leads a national tribute to Badinter, discussing the possibility of him being admitted to the Pantheon in his speech. [ more ]
French farmers vow Paris 'siege' as tractor protest converges on capital
French farmers are launching protests in Paris to demand better working conditions and address grievances such as red tape and environmental policies.
The government plans to mobilize 15,000 police and paramilitary gendarmes to ensure that government buildings, airports, and the food market remain operational during the protests. [ more ]
French farmers threaten to intensify protests as anger mounts
France's largest farm union, FNSEA, is considering nationwide protests in the coming weeks.
Farmers in France are protesting against taxes and regulation, citing issues such as government tax on tractor fuel, cheap imports, and excessive red tape. [ more ]