A bid of joining the European Union by Ukraine would not be finalized for “15 or 20 years,” France’s Europe minister stated on Sunday, pouring cold water on Kyiv’s hopes for quick entry in the wake of Russia’s invasion. “We have to be honest. If you say Ukraine is going to join the EU in … Read more
The cabinet of bankrupt Lebanon passed a financial recovery plan needed to gain international aid in its final session on Friday, but its implementation would be dependent on the turbulent next parliament. The meeting took place five days after Lebanon held its first election since an economic crisis, widely blamed on the ruling elite’s corruption … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed new foreign and defence ministers on Friday as part of a government reshuffle aimed at generating new momentum ahead of parliamentary elections next month. Catherine Colonna, France’s ambassador in London, was appointed foreign minister, making her only the second woman to hold the position. Macron’s chief of staff, Alexis Kohler, … Read more
Anthony Albanese, the center-left frontrunner for Australia’s next prime minister, predicted a “close” election result as he campaigned across the country to end a decade of conservative rule. Albanese concluded his four-state campaign by saying Australians “want some honesty in politics” and were “over” Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s soundbites. More than 17 million Australians have … Read more
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss shot down French President Emmanuel Macron’s idea of a “European political community” beyond the EU that included London, In an interview published on Friday, Former French President Francois Mitterrand proposed a European confederation of nations as the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, and while the idea sparked interest, it never … Read more
The new government lineup in France will be published later on Friday, according to the president, with the new cabinet meeting on Monday. The news comes four days after outgoing Labor Minister Elisabeth Borne was chosen as Premier, making her the first woman to lead the French government in almost 30 years. Following President Emmanuel … Read more
According to an Elysée Palace statement, French President Emmanuel Macron offered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky additional weapons in the next days during a phone chat between the two leaders. Macron confirmed that France’s arms supply will “continue and intensify in the days and weeks ahead, as will the delivery of humanitarian goods.” During a European … Read more
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Thursday in Berlin that Ukraine wants a reserved spot in the European Union, even though full membership may take time. “It is not about the fastest possible membership for Ukraine in the EU. But what is very important for us is for this spot to be reserved for Ukraine, “he told … Read more
Instead, he urged that Ukraine join a “parallel European society” while waiting for a decision in an address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. President Macron stated that this would allow non-EU nations to participate in Europe’s security architecture in various ways. His remarks came as heavy battle raged in the eastern Donbas area, where … Read more
As Moscow showed its military strength during a parade commemorating the 1945 victory over Nazi Germany, President Vladimir Putin insisted that Russia’s conflict in Ukraine was required to safeguard the “Motherland.” Despite reports that Putin might declare an escalation or a widespread mobilization during his speech in Red Square, Putin made no big pronouncements about … Read more
Nine African heads of state joined the UN’s COP15 conference on Monday to discuss how to combat desertification and land degradation, which have ravaged significant swaths of the continent as a result of climate change. The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), which includes 196 nations plus the European Union, is gathering in Abidjan for … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron was inaugurated for a second term on Saturday, promising a fresh start in the face of enormous challenges in international and domestic affairs. Macron was confirmed as the winner of the April election at a ceremony at the Elysee Palace by Constitutional Council chief Laurent Fabius, who then signed the formal … 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
According to a court source, a French police officer has been charged with involuntary murder after shooting dead a driver who attempted to elude police and a passenger in Paris on Sunday, hours after Emmanuel Macron celebrated his re-election nearby. The 24-year-old officer used his assault rifle to try to stop the car as it … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday has extended his felicitations to Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as President of the French Republic. The Premier said in a Tweet, “Felicitations to President @EmmanuelMacron on re-election as President of the French Republic.” “I look forward to working together in building a stronger multifaceted Pakistan-France relationship,” PM … Read more
A French nun who currently celebrated her 118th birthday together with her conventional port-and-chocolate cocktail is now the arena’s oldest known individual, following the loss of life announced Monday of a Japanese lady year her senior. Lucile Randon, called Sister Andre, changed into born in southern France on February 11, 1904, when World War I was still … 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
Stock markets sank Monday on developing issues that lockdowns in China geared toward preventing a worsening Covid outbreak may want to threaten the USA’s economic system and worldwide delivery chains. The losses prolonged a promote-off across the world final week fuelled by way of remarks from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell indicating officials will hike … Read more
Zelensky congratulates French President Macron on winning Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his happiness to French President Emmanuel Macron on his re-appointment. In a tweet, Zelensky depicted Macron as a “genuine companion”. Furthermore, he communicated his enthusiasm for France’s help for Ukraine since Russia attacked. “I’m persuaded that we are pushing ahead together towards … Read more
European leaders rushed to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and defeat of a long way-right chief Marine Le Pen in elections on Sunday, based totally on projections. Here are some of the main reactions. – European Union – “We can count on France for five more years,” European Council President Charles Michel … Read more
As the sun sets on the French capital, supporters of Emmanuel Macron celebrate their candidate’s triumph in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. DJs were spinning dance music, giving the impression that the Champ de Mars had been transformed into a nightclub. When the clock struck 8 p.m. local time, everyone erupted in joyous cheers … 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
With the stakes so high in France’s second-round presidential election, many French residents in the United States and Canada went to the polls on Saturday, a day before their fellow countrymen. Emmanuel Macron, the centrist incumbent, and Marine Le Pen, the far-right opponent, have fought a contentious campaign, and the outcome on Sunday is anticipated … Read more
Emmanuel Macron and Le Pen fight for the French presidency. They have opened bitter attacks on each other, as they reach final bid to win, before Sunday’s election. The decision is to be taken after millions of voters have determined their leader for the vote. Macron, a centrist, aims on becoming the first sitting president … 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 and Marine Le Pen of the far-right were preparing for a crucial presidential election discussion on Tuesday, with allies of the president caution against complacency despite a strong poll lead. Macron and Le Pen will face off late Wednesday in their only direct debate ahead of Sunday’s second-round voting, which will be viewed … Read more
Rainy climate in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas vicinity could prefer that military in its combat in opposition to invading Russian forces, which are preparing a more potent offensive within the sector, a senior Pentagon official said Thursday. For couple of days, rain has battered Donbas and is expected to continue even more for coming days alongside … Read more
The gigantic compensation bundle of the CEO of US-European automaker Stellantis was impacted by certain investors and crawled its direction into the French official mission on Wednesday. Stellantis says CEO Carlos Tavares is expected to get 19 million euros ($20.6 million) for 2021, the year that France’s PSA (Peugeot-Citroen-Opel) and Italian-American gathering Fiat-Chrysler converged to … Read more
