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Restored Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris unveiled after 2019 fire

Notre-Dame Cathedral's restoration, overseen by President Macron, showcased dedication to cultural heritage, marking a significant milestone ahead of its reopening.

Paris Olympic dream struck a chord across France

The success of the Olympic Games in France has lifted the collective mood but has not significantly improved President Macron's political situation.

No, French president Emmanuel Macron wasn't pictured snogging a male friend (sorry)

Fake images circulating online falsely depicting President Macron as gay divert attention from real news and promote homophobia.
#olympics

Celine Dion Goes On

Celine Dion's arrival and rumored participation in the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris has brought excitement to the city.

Kylian Mbappe's Olympics plans confirmed by French president

Kylian Mbappe still aims to play in the Olympics despite potential transfer to Real Madrid.

Celine Dion Goes On

Celine Dion's arrival and rumored participation in the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris has brought excitement to the city.

Kylian Mbappe's Olympics plans confirmed by French president

Kylian Mbappe still aims to play in the Olympics despite potential transfer to Real Madrid.
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#paris-olympics

Macron to name new French prime minister after Olympics DW 07/24/2024

French President Macron rejects left's bid for a new PM, maintains centrist government through Olympics, and calls for a broad coalition post-Olympics.

Air taxis cleared for Paris Olympics, Macron offered seat on flight

Air taxis approved for Paris Olympics with Volocopter leading, President Macron offered first flight.

OPINION: Olympics opening ceremony on the river was too ambitious for Paris

President Macron acknowledged the logistical and security challenges for the grand opening ceremony of Paris Olympics and hinted at alternate plans if necessary.

Macron to name new French prime minister after Olympics DW 07/24/2024

French President Macron rejects left's bid for a new PM, maintains centrist government through Olympics, and calls for a broad coalition post-Olympics.

Air taxis cleared for Paris Olympics, Macron offered seat on flight

Air taxis approved for Paris Olympics with Volocopter leading, President Macron offered first flight.

OPINION: Olympics opening ceremony on the river was too ambitious for Paris

President Macron acknowledged the logistical and security challenges for the grand opening ceremony of Paris Olympics and hinted at alternate plans if necessary.
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#france

This could end up ugly': after Macron's gamble, will the far right seize power in France?

President Macron loses parliamentary elections to far-right National Rally party, potentially leading to a far-right government in France.

ANALYSIS: What next for France after Macron's likely European election humiliation?

The central issue of the European election in France is President Macron himself.

Macron hosts US President Biden in Paris during state visit DW 06/08/2024

French President Macron hosts US President Biden in Paris for a pomp-filled state visit discussing global challenges like Gaza and Ukraine.

France's Snap Elections: What to Watch For

Snap legislative elections in France could lead to a significant shift in power, with the potential for a new majority of lawmakers opposed to President Macron, impacting domestic and foreign policy.

Far Right's Surge in France Lays Bare Deep Divisions

France's legislative elections showed a divided country with the far right surging and President Macron's party struggling.
Political landscape shifting towards far-right influence in France's National Assembly amid Macron's centrist party's decline.

How to follow all the latest French election news this weekend

France held snap parliamentary elections called by President Macron after election losses. Far-right party could win, impacting government and EU relations.

This could end up ugly': after Macron's gamble, will the far right seize power in France?

President Macron loses parliamentary elections to far-right National Rally party, potentially leading to a far-right government in France.

ANALYSIS: What next for France after Macron's likely European election humiliation?

The central issue of the European election in France is President Macron himself.

Macron hosts US President Biden in Paris during state visit DW 06/08/2024

French President Macron hosts US President Biden in Paris for a pomp-filled state visit discussing global challenges like Gaza and Ukraine.

France's Snap Elections: What to Watch For

Snap legislative elections in France could lead to a significant shift in power, with the potential for a new majority of lawmakers opposed to President Macron, impacting domestic and foreign policy.

Far Right's Surge in France Lays Bare Deep Divisions

France's legislative elections showed a divided country with the far right surging and President Macron's party struggling.
Political landscape shifting towards far-right influence in France's National Assembly amid Macron's centrist party's decline.

How to follow all the latest French election news this weekend

France held snap parliamentary elections called by President Macron after election losses. Far-right party could win, impacting government and EU relations.
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Macron says Israeli operations in Rafah must stop,' and more news.

President Macron condemned Israeli attack in Rafah, urging immediate ceasefire and respect for international law.
#new-caledonia

New Caledonia: France seeks state of emergency amid riots DW 05/15/2024

President Macron to declare a state of emergency in New Caledonia following deadly riots over voting reforms.

Unprecedented insurrection in New Caledonia, Macron says

Police reinforcements will remain in New Caledonia to handle deadly riots and ensure security, with a focus on restoring order and addressing contentious electoral reform.

France's Macron holds talks in riot-hit New Caledonia DW 05/23/2024

President Macron visited New Caledonia to address violent riots, declaring the situation an 'absolutely unprecedented insurrection movement.'

France's Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia DW 05/23/2024

President Macron seeks political solution to end riots in New Caledonia, where ethnic tensions have escalated due to voting rights changes from mainland France.

In New Caledonia, No Confidence' With France After Violent Protests

Uneasy stalemate in New Caledonia following violent protests against French rule.

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit violence-hit New Caledonia

President Macron visits riot-hit New Caledonia amid deadly unrest and indigenous demands for independence.

New Caledonia: France seeks state of emergency amid riots DW 05/15/2024

President Macron to declare a state of emergency in New Caledonia following deadly riots over voting reforms.

Unprecedented insurrection in New Caledonia, Macron says

Police reinforcements will remain in New Caledonia to handle deadly riots and ensure security, with a focus on restoring order and addressing contentious electoral reform.

France's Macron holds talks in riot-hit New Caledonia DW 05/23/2024

President Macron visited New Caledonia to address violent riots, declaring the situation an 'absolutely unprecedented insurrection movement.'

France's Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia DW 05/23/2024

President Macron seeks political solution to end riots in New Caledonia, where ethnic tensions have escalated due to voting rights changes from mainland France.

In New Caledonia, No Confidence' With France After Violent Protests

Uneasy stalemate in New Caledonia following violent protests against French rule.

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit violence-hit New Caledonia

President Macron visits riot-hit New Caledonia amid deadly unrest and indigenous demands for independence.
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OPINION: Riots in New Caledonia call into question the survival of 'global' France

President Macron travels to New Caledonia amid riots to address the escalating crisis.

Macron: Nuclear arms should be part of EU defense debate DW 04/29/2024

President Macron expressed willingness to discuss using French nuclear weapons for European defense, attracting criticism from political opponents.
#french-parliament

France to hold final vote on enshrining abortion as a constitutional right

The French parliament will hold a historic joint session at the Palace of Versailles to finalize enshrining abortion as a constitutional right.
President Macron aims to secure women's freedom to choose an irreversible right to abortion by amending the French constitution.

France's parliament condemns 1961 police massacre of Algerians in Paris

The French parliament approved a resolution condemning the 1961 killings of Algerians by Paris police.
President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the 1961 massacre as 'inexcusable' in 2021.

France to hold final vote on enshrining abortion as a constitutional right

The French parliament will hold a historic joint session at the Palace of Versailles to finalize enshrining abortion as a constitutional right.
President Macron aims to secure women's freedom to choose an irreversible right to abortion by amending the French constitution.

France's parliament condemns 1961 police massacre of Algerians in Paris

The French parliament approved a resolution condemning the 1961 killings of Algerians by Paris police.
President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the 1961 massacre as 'inexcusable' in 2021.
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OPINION: France been in denial for decades about its 'magic money tree' spending

Free medical transport services in France are significant and costly, benefiting many patients, especially in rural areas.
French state deficit grew due to reduced tax revenues, impacting President Macron's promises and plans for the budget.
#drug-trafficking

France launches major anti-drug crackdown in Marseille DW 03/19/2024

President Macron launched a major anti-drug operation in Marseille, addressing gang criminality ahead of hosting Olympic events.
France implemented a large-scale operation involving 4,000 police officers to combat drug trafficking in Marseille, arresting 82 people.

France: Police launch first raids in drug crackdown DW 03/25/2024

French police launch major operations against drug dealing in multiple cities.
President Macron initiates 'XXL clean-up' to combat drug trafficking.

France launches major anti-drug crackdown in Marseille DW 03/19/2024

President Macron launched a major anti-drug operation in Marseille, addressing gang criminality ahead of hosting Olympic events.
France implemented a large-scale operation involving 4,000 police officers to combat drug trafficking in Marseille, arresting 82 people.

France: Police launch first raids in drug crackdown DW 03/25/2024

French police launch major operations against drug dealing in multiple cities.
President Macron initiates 'XXL clean-up' to combat drug trafficking.
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LIVE: UN Security Council to vote on new Gaza ceasefire resolution

The UN Security Council will vote on a new draft resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.
President Macron opposes Israeli military action in Rafah.

Macron faces backlash from medical workers over assisted-dying bill

The French government plans to present a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally-ill patients.
Criticism from medical workers and the Catholic Church towards President Macron's draft bill.
#french-lawmakers

French parliament rejects Macron's immigration bill in surprise vote

French lawmakers have rejected the government's immigration bill, cutting short debates and dealing a blow to President Macron's attempts to pass laws without a majority.
The rejection does not mean the end of the bill, as the government can send it back to the upper house, seek a compromise, or use executive powers to force its adoption.

France to decide on constitutional right to abortion DW 03/04/2024

French lawmakers to vote on enshrining abortion right in constitution
President Macron proposes amending French constitution for abortion rights

French parliament rejects Macron's immigration bill in surprise vote

French lawmakers have rejected the government's immigration bill, cutting short debates and dealing a blow to President Macron's attempts to pass laws without a majority.
The rejection does not mean the end of the bill, as the government can send it back to the upper house, seek a compromise, or use executive powers to force its adoption.

France to decide on constitutional right to abortion DW 03/04/2024

French lawmakers to vote on enshrining abortion right in constitution
President Macron proposes amending French constitution for abortion rights
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Russia-Ukraine war live: France's Macron not ruling out sending ground troops to Ukraine

President Macron refuses to rule out sending ground troops to Ukraine, emphasizes no consensus exists yet.
A new coalition led by France will supply Ukraine with medium- and long-range missiles and bombs to support deep strikes.
#marine-le-pen

OPINION: Which side would Le Pen be on in World War III? French history gives a clue

Marine Le Pen distances herself from her father's beliefs and works to detoxify her party's image.
President Macron challenges Le Pen's attendance at state ceremony honoring a Communist resistance leader.

Marine Le Pen to defy Macron's request not to attend event for WW2 resistance hero

Marine Le Pen defies request to stay away from national ceremony honoring WWII resistance hero
President Macron suggests far-right representatives should not attend event honoring historical figures

OPINION: Which side would Le Pen be on in World War III? French history gives a clue

Marine Le Pen distances herself from her father's beliefs and works to detoxify her party's image.
President Macron challenges Le Pen's attendance at state ceremony honoring a Communist resistance leader.

Marine Le Pen to defy Macron's request not to attend event for WW2 resistance hero

Marine Le Pen defies request to stay away from national ceremony honoring WWII resistance hero
President Macron suggests far-right representatives should not attend event honoring historical figures
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OPINION: The French people are greater losers than Macron in immigration bill battle

The French government's proposed new immigration law was rejected without debate by five votes in the National Assembly.
The failure to pass the immigration law is an embarrassing defeat for the government, with President Macron suffering his worst parliamentary reverse.

Video: Macron Visits Notre-Dame as Restoration Continues

President Macron checks on the progress of Notre-Dame's rebuilding
One year to the day since the fire that devastated the landmark
#european-elections

Monday Briefing

President Macron dissolved lower house of Parliament and called for legislative elections after a crushing defeat by the far-right in European elections.

Monday Briefing: Macron Calls New French Legislative Elections

President Macron dissolved lower house of Parliament after far-right defeat in European elections.

Here's What to Know About France's Snap Election

President Macron dissolved Parliament in response to his party's poor performance in European elections, aiming to respect the people's will.

Monday Briefing

President Macron dissolved lower house of Parliament and called for legislative elections after a crushing defeat by the far-right in European elections.

Monday Briefing: Macron Calls New French Legislative Elections

President Macron dissolved lower house of Parliament after far-right defeat in European elections.

Here's What to Know About France's Snap Election

President Macron dissolved Parliament in response to his party's poor performance in European elections, aiming to respect the people's will.
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#french-politics

A Tiny Circle of Advisers Helped Prod Macron to Take a Giant Risk

President Macron made a shock decision to dissolve Parliament and call French legislative elections, keeping it highly secretive within a small group of advisers.

A French referendum' on the far right: Will Macron's risky gamble pay off?

President Macron's risky gamble with early parliamentary elections as a response to far-right gains could backfire.

Friday Briefing: What to Watch in the French Election

President Macron dissolved Parliament and called for a snap election after far-right victory in European elections, risking far-right majority.

Podcast special episode: What now for France after Macron's great election gamble?

French President Macron dissolved parliament after European elections, leading to speculation and concern over his strategy for upcoming parliamentary elections.

In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right

President Macron is facing opposition following his party's defeat in the European Parliament election, leading to protests in France.

Snap Election in France Sets Off a Wild Week of Politics

French politics in turmoil post President Macron's call for snap elections.

A Tiny Circle of Advisers Helped Prod Macron to Take a Giant Risk

President Macron made a shock decision to dissolve Parliament and call French legislative elections, keeping it highly secretive within a small group of advisers.

A French referendum' on the far right: Will Macron's risky gamble pay off?

President Macron's risky gamble with early parliamentary elections as a response to far-right gains could backfire.

Friday Briefing: What to Watch in the French Election

President Macron dissolved Parliament and called for a snap election after far-right victory in European elections, risking far-right majority.

Podcast special episode: What now for France after Macron's great election gamble?

French President Macron dissolved parliament after European elections, leading to speculation and concern over his strategy for upcoming parliamentary elections.

In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right

President Macron is facing opposition following his party's defeat in the European Parliament election, leading to protests in France.

Snap Election in France Sets Off a Wild Week of Politics

French politics in turmoil post President Macron's call for snap elections.
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The D-Day Battle France Chose to Forget. Until Now.

President Macron aims to commemorate lesser-known D-Day sites and honor both heroic and tragic aspects of the French resistance.
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French voters push far-right National Rally to strong lead in first round of elections

The far-right National Rally leading in French elections poses a significant challenge for President Macron, potentially paving the way for a far-right government.

Macron Ends his Silence, Calling for a Broad Gathering' That Would Split the Left

President Macron aims to build a coalition government with republican forces amid post-election deadlock.

French voters push far-right National Rally to strong lead in first round of elections

The far-right National Rally leading in French elections poses a significant challenge for President Macron, potentially paving the way for a far-right government.

Macron Ends his Silence, Calling for a Broad Gathering' That Would Split the Left

President Macron aims to build a coalition government with republican forces amid post-election deadlock.
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With Macron and Biden Vulnerable, So Is Europe

President Biden and President Macron highlighted the importance of defending freedom, democracy, and shared values amidst growing uncertainty and nationalist forces in the US and France.

E.U. Warns France Over Excessive' Deficit, Adding to Political Risks

President Macron faces potential EU financial penalties due to France's deficit and debt, impacting his political power amid opposition promises for increased spending and criticism of EU fiscal policies.

Opinion | France Is in Danger

President Macron dissolved the National Assembly for snap elections, risking far-right governance, alarming immigrants, and aiming to salvage his second term.
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