Macron’s decision comes as he already lacks a majority in the French parliament, a decision he made to prevent strain on the system. The upcoming parliamentary elections won’t affect Macron’s job as they are separate from the presidential elections. The decision is a huge risk for Macron, as he could have continued his mandate without … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron’s government faced criticism on Wednesday after the centrist leader expressed the need for powers to “disconnect” social media in the event of widespread violence, such as the recent riots. “We must consider social networks and the restrictions we may need to implement. When things spiral out of control, we may need to … Read more
France and China agreed to work together for peace in Ukraine. They discussed the war and its consequences on the most vulnerable countries. Wang’s tour will continue with a stop at the Munich Security Conference. Following their Wednesday meeting, President of France Emmanuel Macron and the top diplomat of China Wang Yi decided to work … Read more
Billie Jean King awarded France’s highest honour. King celebrates 50th anniversary of French Open victory. Paved way for a wave of wealthy female superstars. President Emmanuel Macron on Friday bestowed France’s highest order of merit on the pioneering US tennis great Billie Jean King, as she celebrates the 50th anniversary of her French Open victory. … Read more
President Emmanuel Macron urged the French government on Wednesday to investigate with “full transparency” the chaos at this weekend’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, as the interior minister came under increasing pressure over the police’s handling. The mayhem outside the Stade de France stadium ahead of the match, which saw thousands of … Read more
On Sunday, President Emmanuel Macron’s newly designated minister for solidarity and people with disabilities refuted charges of rap* made by an investigative website over a decade ago. Damien Abad, a right-wing heavyweight, was a political coup for the centrist Macron in a cabinet shuffle announced on Friday to prepare for parliament elections next month. The next day, the … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to for speaking to stop the war in Ukraine at the start of a European excursion on Monday however advised clear of condemning Russia over the invasion. India, which imports tons of its army hardware from Russia, has long walked a diplomatic tightrope among the West and Moscow and … Read more
Ukrainian police on Saturday suggested locating 3 bodies with their arms tied behind their backs as Russia endured shelling in the east and Washington slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “depravity”. Our bodies have been found on Friday in a pit close to Bucha, a metropolis close to Kyiv that has turned out to be synonymous … Read more
PARIS: National statistics agency said Friday, French economic growth slowed to zero in the first quarter of this year as families cut back on spending owing to increasing prices and the conflict in Ukraine. The outcome was less than predicted, with the central bank projecting 0.25 percent year-on-year growth, highlighting Europe’s economic challenges. According to … Read more
France on Saturday organized to pick between centrist President Emmanuel Macron and a ways-right challenger Marine Le Pen to rule the country for the subsequent 5 years after a bitterly contested and polarising election marketing campaign. Macron is the favorite to win re-election in the run-off ballot on Sunday, and there are indicators he bolstered … Read more
Here are the latest developments in the war in Ukraine: – Seven killed in Lviv strikes – Five “effective” Russian missiles hit the western city of Lviv, killing at least seven people and wounding eight, nearby officials say. The attack comes as Russia hits goals across the united states ahead of an anticipated marketing campaign inside … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he has invited his French counterpart to visit Ukraine to look for himself proof that Russian forces have dedicated “genocide,” a time period President Emmanuel Macron has prevented. “I talked to him yesterday,” Zelensky told CNN in an interview recorded on Friday but broadcast on Sunday. “I just told him … Read more
PARIS – In a country long on edge over questions of identity and belonging, flying the European Union flag over France’s tomb of the unknown soldier at the Arc de Triomphe was almost guaranteed to trigger fierce opposition. Bristling reactions to the New Year gesture, meant by pro-EU President Emmanuel Macron to mark Paris’ taking … Read more
PARIS, Jan 6, 2022 (AFP) – New nuclear power plants planned as part of France’s push to cut CO2 emissions are likely to start producing electricity in 2035-2037, the government’s junior environment minister said Thursday. President Emmanuel Macron announced the new reactor drive in November, saying the zero-emission technology was crucial for Europe in its bid to curb … Read more
PARIS, Dec 16, 2021 (AFP) – France will ban non-essential travel to and from Britain from the weekend to slow the spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant that is causing record numbers of cases on the other side of the Channel, the government said Thursday. From midnight Saturday (2300 GMT Friday) there will be a “requirement … Read more
PARIS: France on Tuesday accused Australia of using “very inelegant methods” after a text message sent by President Emmanuel Macron to Australian leader Scott Morrison was leaked in an apparent bid to imply that he knew about the collapse of a major submarine deal earlier than he maintains. Media in Australia and Europe reported on … Read more
Amid the coronavirus outbreak in France, the French Police threatening to stop enforcing the country’s lockdown after furious police unions said there is a lack of protective clothing. French police unions have all come together and have warned the French President, unless the police receive protective clothing, they will refuse to enforce the nationwide lockdown. The … Read more
Thousands of health workers in France took to the streets to protest years of cutbacks across the country. The health workers cried in rallies saying, ‘Save Public Hospitals’. Protesters say recent spending cuts have harmed care in a country with a health system once the envy of the world. President Emmanuel Macron promised to respond … Read more
France must develop a “society of vigilance” in its fight against the “Hydra” of Islamist militancy, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday, as he paid homage to the victims of a deadly knife attack at the headquarters of the Paris police. The assailant, an IT worker at the premises, killed three police officers and an … Read more
