French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance was in risk of falling short of a majority. In Sunday’s first round, Macron’s alliance was neck-and-neck with NUPES. Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne: “We have a week ahead of us to mobilise”. After a first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday, which witnessed a rise in support for … Read more
In a phone discussion with his French colleague Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky updated him on the situation on the front lines and discussed security and Ukraine’s European integration. The tweet states, “Discussed more defence support for Ukraine and work on security assurances. “According to the Ukrainian president, special attention was dedicated to Ukraine’s … Read more
Lithuanian and Estonian authorities react angrily to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent call. Russia should not be humiliated as a result of its invasion of Ukraine. “With this war, Russia has humiliated itself,” Lithuanian President Nauseda stated. Lithuanian and Estonian authorities react angrily to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent call that Russia should not be … Read more
Ukraine slams French President Emmanuel Macron for suggesting that it is critical for Russia not to be humiliated in its fight. On Friday, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reached 100 days. The US will provide Ukraine with precision HIMARS rocket systems. Ukraine slams French President Emmanuel Macron for suggesting that it is critical for Russia not … Read more
Scholz and Macron push Putin to release 2,500 Azovstal soldiers French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have requested that Putin discharge 2,500 Ukrainian contenders. Who stayed inside the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol and who was taken prisoner by Russia. “The leader of the Republic and the German chancellor requested the arrival … Read more
France’s disabilities minister will not face a new investigation “as things stand” into a rape allegation that surfaced shortly after his nomination by President Emmanuel Macron last week, Prosecutors said Wednesday. Damien Abad has faced mounting pressure to resign after the news website Mediapart published assault allegations made by two women over a decade ago, … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war. Prince Mohammed discussed with Macron way to calm the tension, as well as ways of strengthening bilateral relations, the Elysee palace said. For the latest International News Follow … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron selected Labor Minister Elisabeth Borne as Prime Minister on Monday, making her the first woman to lead the French government in more than 30 years. Following Macron’s re-election in April and ahead of legislative elections in June, outgoing French Prime Minister Jean Castex handed in his resignation to the president, part of … Read more
The UAE’s new president, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, met with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, on Sunday as international leaders descended on Abu Dhabi to pay respect to his predecessor. Following the death of Sheikh Khalifa on Friday, Macron, who was re-elected last month, extended his sympathies to Sheikh Mohamed. On Sunday and Monday, … Read more
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s new president, met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Sunday as international leaders descended on the oil-rich Gulf state to pay tribute to his late predecessor. Macron extended his sympathies to the leader called “MBZ” following the death of his half-brother Sheikh Khalifa on Friday after … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that French President Emmanuel Macron is attempting “in vain” to have a constructive dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, According to an interview transcript released by Kyiv on Friday, “We must not look for a way out for Russia, and Macron is doing it in vain,” Zelensky stated on Italian … Read more
Returning to the recent negotiations between France and Germany, it is EU custom for their leaders to visit each other on their first travel abroad following their election. It’s a deliberate emblem of the bloc’s Franco-German engine humming, even roaring ahead. The Russia-Ukraine conflict, however, has radically altered not just Europe’s security dynamics, but also … Read more
Despite substantial resistance to his pro-business policies and a promise to raise the retirement age, Macron won 58.5 percent of the vote in the second round against the far-Marine right’s Le Pen. On Saturday, Emmanuel Macron was sworn in as France’s president for a second term at a ceremony at the Elysee Palace, which was … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin informed French counterpart Emmanuel Macron Tuesday the West need to prevent providing weapons to Ukraine and accused Kyiv of not taking talks to cease the battle significantly, the Kremlin stated. Accusing Ukrainian forces of committing struggle crimes and claiming the EU turned into “ignoring” them, Putin told Macron “the West could help stop … Read more
Following a discussion with his Ukrainian colleague Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Saturday that France would “intensify” its military and humanitarian assistance. Zelensky thanked France for “large-scale military shipments that contribute to the Ukrainian resistance,” Macron said, adding “that this support will continue to intensify, as will the humanitarian assistance provided by … Read more
European stocks sank Monday after heavy losses somewhere else, as fears over growing US interest prices and China’s Covid outbreak overshadowed news of the re-election of French President Emmanuel Macron. In early deals, the Paris CAC forty index misplaced 1.2 percent to 6,505.60 factors and Frankfurt’s DAX dropped 0.9 percent to 14,014.90, trimming initial falls. Outside the … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron faces a daunting variety of obligations after defeating a ways-right leader Marine Le Pen and triumphing a brand new term at the Elysee Palace. AFP appears at five demanding situations in advance for the centrist, who turned into France’s youngest-ever president while elected in 2017. – Mending divisions – After … Read more
Riot police surged and fired teargas at protestors in central Paris on Sunday denouncing President Emmanuel Macron’s re-election, social media footage revealed. According to photographs on Twitter, police attempted to disperse a mob of primarily young people protesting in the central area of Chatelet. Macron defeated far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a Sunday runoff … Read more
The victory of EMMANUEL MACRON in the second round of the French Presidential Election has been overshadowed by demonstrators who took to the streets and began chanting “savage” against the successful President. Emmanuel Macron will retain the Elysee Palace for another five years after defeating far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in his second consecutive presidential … Read more
A FRENCH voter has slammed the presidential election’s offered choice between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. Voting has begun across France as citizens decide whether to re-elect President Emmanuel Macron or challenger Marine Le Pen. However, one French voter argued that neither candidate had won the public’s support, and that the electorate made a … Read more
French electorate began casting their ballots Sunday for the presidential run-off among centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron and his challenger Marine Le Pen, after a fractious campaign that has seen the ways-proper come its closest yet to prevailing power. Macron went into the election with a strong lead in opinion polls, a bonus he consolidated in … Read more
In graffiti-obsessed Paris, the slogan “Neither Le Pen nor Macron” has evolved as a symbol of political disaffection among students, many of whom voted for left-wing candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the first round of France’s presidential election. However, this weekend’s run-off is a rematch of the 2017 Elysée campaign, with a choice between incumbent Emmanuel … Read more
After a tumultuous election campaign, France will decide on Sunday whether to extend centrist Emmanuel Macron’s five-year term or replace him with Marine Le Pen, the country’s first far-right president. She faces an uphill struggle, with surveys indicating a possible 10-point advantage for her 44-year-old opponent. Both candidates must appeal to voters who backed other … Read more
EMMANUEL MACRON deployed hundreds of riot police to the streets on the eve of France’s presidential election, as angry demonstrators gathered. Protesters descended on Paris ahead of Sunday’s presidential election clash between President Emmanuel Macron and his right-wing opponent Marine Le Pen. Riot police have been deployed in France’s capital city to keep order as … Read more
Polls show that fear of a Marine Le Pen win outweighs disapproval of Emmanuel Macron and his record in France’s presidential race, with the two candidates trading their last punches before Sunday’s runoff. Both candidates made their last arguments for undecided voters only hours before a media blackout was scheduled for midnight, with Le Pen … Read more
Emmanuel Macron’s friends have warned against complacency in the French presidential election, despite polls showing him ahead of far-right contender Marine Le Pen. “The game isn’t over and we can’t conclude that this election is already decided,” Jean Castex, the French prime minister, said French radio five days before Sunday’s second round runoff. “We must … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron promised to put the environment at the heart of his government if he is re-elected next weekend, in a speech in southern France on Saturday designed to appeal to young and green-minded voters. Macron held a major rally in the port city of Marseille while his rival, far-right leader Marine Le Pen, … Read more
Anti-Le Pen protests are planned to take place throughout France on Saturday, as the far-right presidential candidate’s opponents try to unify to prevent her from defeating President Emmanuel Macron in a runoff election on April 24. Demonstrators gathered in 30 towns around the country, prompting police to issue warnings about probable clashes. A pro-European centrist, … Read more
