France's president called a surprise election. The result could ...
Jul 6, 2024 · PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron could awake — if he has slept at all — with clipped wings on Monday morning. The high-stakes second round of the legislative election on Sunday will almost certainly impact the French leader’s sway in the areas of defense and foreign affairs.
Macron seeks to revitalise presidency with vow for a 'stronger' France
Jan 16, 2024 · French President Emmanuel Macron held a rare prime-time news conference on Tuesday in a bid to breathe new life into his presidency with a promise for a 'stronger and fairer' France.
Europe has 'avoided bearing burden of its own security', says Macron
1 day ago · French President Emmanuel Macron has renewed his call for Europe to take more responsibility for its own defence, arguing that the continent has "too long avoided bearing the burden of its own ...
Macron and Starmer commit to Ukraine for 'as long as necessary'
3 days ago · Political reporter• @DavidSamFrancis. Reuters. France and the UK will support Ukraine for as long as necessary "to thwart Russia's war of aggression", French President Emmanuel Macron and Sir ...
France's Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to …
Aug 23, 2024 · Faced with a hung parliament, social tensions and ballooning debt, Macron kicked off talks Friday with key political players in a bid to choose a new prime minister who would form a government and end the deadlock created by snap legislative elections last month.
Why Macron called a snap election in France after far-right ... - NBC News
President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he was “confident” his compatriots would “make the right choice” after he stunned the nation by calling a snap election. He may hope to stop the far...
Macron outlines his vision for Europe to become an assertive …
Apr 25, 2024 · French President Emmanuel Macron will outline his vision for Europe as a more assertive global power at the backdrop of war in Ukraine, security, and economic challenges in a speech ahead of pivotal election for the European Parliament in June.
As it happened: Macron vows to govern for all after election …
Apr 24, 2022 · Emmanuel Macron has beaten far-right candidate Marine Le Pen to win the French presidency. The centrist has taken 58% of the vote to her 42% in a narrower victory than their previous contest in...
Gaza war: Macron calls to halt arms deliveries to Israel - BBC
French President Emmanuel Macron called for a halt on arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza on Saturday, prompting swift criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Center Collapses in France, Leaving Macron Marooned
Jul 1, 2024 · The seven-year domination of national politics by President Emmanuel Macron was laid to rest by his party’s overwhelming defeat in the first round of parliamentary elections on Sunday.