French strikers say 'non' to Macron's pension reform Trains have ground to a halt in France, schools were shut and refinery shipments blocked as workers walked off their jobs in an attempt to … World • 19 Jan
Biden and Macron focus on Ukraine and green subsidies They want to avoid a trade war and are determined to press on with their support for a real war in defence of Ukraine. Those … World • 02 Dec 22
Opposition say 'arrogant' Macron must compromise France's opposition parties have said that an "arrogant" Emmanuel Macron will have to change tack and listen to them to win their support on a … World • 21 Jun 22
Macron hunts for way to salvage a ruling majority French President Emmanuel Macron faces the prospect of having to seek support from parliamentary rivals in order to salvage his economic reform agenda, after voters … World • 20 Jun 22
Macron loses absolute majority in parliament French President Emmanuel Macron has lost control of the National Assembly in legislative elections, a major setback that could throw the country into political paralysis … World • 19 Jun 22
Tomatoes hurled at Macron during public appearance French President Emmanuel Macron was the target of a bunch of tomatoes hurled by a disgruntled onlooker as he made his first public appearance after … World • 27 Apr 22
Challenges ahead for Macron as he promises change Emmanuel Macron comfortably defeated far-right rival Marine Le Pen in the second round of France's presidential election, winning 58.55% of the votes. Europe • 25 Apr 22
Exit polls project Macron to retain French presidency French President Emmanuel Macron has won re-election, convincingly defeating his rival Marine Le Pen. World • 24 Apr 22
Macron, Le Pen clash on Russia, EU in angry TV debate French President Emmanuel Macronon Wednesday accused his far-right rival Marine Le Pen of being in thrall to Russian President Vladimir Putin over a years-old Russian … World • 20 Apr 22
French government to resign if Macron wins: PM French Prime Minister Jean Castex says his government will tender its resignation if Emmanuel Macron is re-elected president, in a bid to provide a "new … World • 19 Apr 22
Macron confirms bid for second term French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will seek a second term in office at elections next month, with Russia's war in Ukraine likely … World • 03 Mar 22
Macron's €30 billion plan to re-industrialise France President Emmanuel Macron has today announced a plan worth €30 billion to re-industrialise France, saying the country should reclaim its crown as a global leader … Business • 12 Oct 21
Paris mayor joins growing presidential challengers list The Socialist mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has announced plans to run in next year's presidential election in France, joining a growing list of challengers … World • 12 Sep 21
Emmanuel Macron slapped during trip to southeast France A bystander has slapped French President Emmanuel Macron across the face during a trip to southeast France on the second stop of a nationwide tour. World • 08 Jun 21
Macron: Reports of US spying on Europe 'not acceptable' French President Emmanuel Macron has said that wire tapping allies is unacceptable after reports that the US National Security Agency had spied on European partners … World • 31 May 21
France orders schools closed, widens Covid restrictions French President Emmanuel Macron has extended movement restrictions to cover the whole of France, and said schools would close for three weeks as he sought … Coronavirus • 31 Mar 21
France fells oaks to rebuild the Notre-Dame spire Tree surgeons began felling centuries-old oak trees which will be used to rebuild the wooden-framed spire of Notre-Dame de Paris after it was destroyed by … News Lens • 09 Mar 21
France fells oaks to rebuild the Notre-Dame spire Tree surgeons began felling centuries-old oak trees which will be used to rebuild the wooden-framed spire of Notre-Dame de Paris after it was destroyed by … News Lens • 09 Mar 21
France fells oaks to rebuild the Notre-Dame spire Tree surgeons began felling centuries-old oak trees which will be used to rebuild the wooden-framed spire of Notre-Dame de Paris after it was destroyed by … News Lens • 09 Mar 21
Anti-France protests in Bangladesh over Macron comments Tens of thousands of protesters have marched through the Bangladesh capital Dhaka in the biggest anti-France rally since President Emmanuel Macron defended cartoons depicting the … World • 27 Oct 20
Macron comments provoke boycott of French goods Calls to boycott French goods are growing in the Arab world and beyond, after President Emmanuel Macron criticised Islamists and vowed not to "give up … World • 25 Oct 20
Macron tells Lebanon to reform or face sanctions French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Lebanese politicians they risk sanctions if they fail to set the nation on a new course within three months, … World • 01 Sep 20
€250m pledged for Lebanon after devastating explosion Several countries have joined in international efforts to provide humanitarian aid to Lebanon after last week's devastation of the Beirut port. World • 09 Aug 20
Macron appoints new PM in French government reshuffle French President Emmanuel Macron has named a senior French civil servant as his new prime minister as part of a government reshuffle. World • 03 Jul 20
Macron to discuss Brexit with Johnson on London visit French President Emmanuel Macron travels to Britain today for talks with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Brexit • 18 Jun 20
