Europe faces ‘mortal’ threat, says Emmanuel Macron: French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
🇫🇷 Brigitte Macron sends her husband onto the soccer pitch - and a video that Aya Nakamura shot with the First Lady goes viral.
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EU should revisit bank and insurer capital rules, Macron says: French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for a revision of how Europe applies minimum ...
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Macron 'shocked' by 'racist reactions' to Aya Nakamura's rumored Olympics performance
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/15/macron-shocked-by-racist-reactions-to-aya-nakamura-s-rumored-olympics-performance_6668490_7.html
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
Is France's far-right Le Pen party embarrassed by the AfD?: In Paris, the leading candidate of the Rassemblement National presented his program for the European ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/26/ist-frankreichs-rechtsextremen-die-afd-peinlich-le-pen-partei-greift-macron-an
"Exaggerated": France's assessment of the Iranian attack on Israel: France and Britain agree that the Iranian attack on Israel was "excessive".
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/15/ubertrieben-irans-angriff-auf-israel-kommt-im-westen-naturgemass-nicht-gut-an
Five years after a devastating fire, the restoration of the Notre-Dame cathedral is nearing completion, boosting President Emmanuel Macron's hopes of a lasting ... Show more
Quick Glance: Progress in Notre-Dame Restoration Ahead of Paris Olympics
- Following a devastating fire five years ago, the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral is nearing completion as the world's attention turns to Paris for the Olympic Games.
- Macron aims to boost the nation's morale and his government's approval ratings through the cathedral's restoration.
- The reopening is set for December and is progressing as planned, as confirmed by the project's official leader.
- The project's total cost of 550 million euros has been partly covered by substantial donations, including contributions from billionaires in the luxury sector.
Serbia’s Vučić apologizes for calling Slovenians ‘disgusting’: Outspoken prime minister blustered that he was only saying sorry to Slovenian citizens ...
politico.eu/article/serbias-vucic-apologizes-to-slovenia-for-insult-to-entire-nation/
Macron says Olympic opening ceremony on Seine River could be scrapped if security risk is too high
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Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony
- France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
- Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.
- Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.
- The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.
France's political star Gabriel Attal could soon fall from grace: The 35-year-old prime minister has enjoyed a rapid rise and is considered a possible ...
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Macron calls for Israel to 'avoid escalation' but says Iran's attack was 'disproportionate'
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/15/macron-calls-for-israel-to-avoid-escalation-but-says-iran-s-attack-was-disproportionate_6668437_7.html
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Paris' Grand Palais, which will host Olympic events, to mark 100 days before the opening of the 2024 Paris Games ...
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French PM Attal unleashes Sarkozy-style politics to tackle far-right surge: Gabriel Attal returns to the themes that led to his meteoric rise in French politics ...
politico.eu/article/france-prime-minister-gabriel-attal-nicolas-sarkozy-far-right-surge/
🔴 French President Emmanuel Macron’s office says France is considering extending sanctions on Israeli settlers behind violence against Palestinian civilians in ... Show more
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Mass graves show evidence of torture, executions | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Mass graves show evidence of torture, executions | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Macron is all talk, no action on Ukraine, says left-wing rival Glucksmann: Social-democratic lead candidate Raphaël Glucksmann doubled down on his hawkish stance ...
politico.eu/article/left-wing-rival-slams-macron-as-being-all-talk-no-action-on-ukraine/
French President Emmanuel Macron participated in a charity football match, with some African stars, scoring a penalty in the second half ... Show more
French President #EmmanuelMacron condemns 'unprecedented attack' launched by Iran against Israel. #IranIsrael #IranIsraelWar #IranAttackIsrael
Rwanda genocide: The communication slip-up over
France's responsibility: The French presidency had said on Thursday that Macron would release a message saying ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/08/rwanda-genocide-the-communication-slip-up-on-france-s-responsibility_6667721_7.html
'This 'war economy' coined by Macron has yet to see the light of day': The French president's proactive strategic shift on Ukraine has raised hopes in Kyiv ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/10/this-war-economy-coined-by-macron-has-yet-to-see-the-light-of-day_6667985_23.html
World donors pledge more than 2 billion euros in aid for war-stricken Sudan: French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that world donors are pledging more ...
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Macron bets on commemorations to create common national narrative: On Sunday, the French president first paid tribute to French Resistance fighters ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/08/macron-bets-on-commemorations-to-create-common-national-narrative_6667700_5.html
Europe is moving too slowly whilst the rest of the world is rearming, warns French President, Emmanuel Macron. #military #europe #ukraine #channel4news
Macron's double game: France imports Russian LNG like no other: France is taking a hard line in the Ukraine war, but at the same time is increasing its imports ...
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🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ‘disproportionate’
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Draft law: French government wants to allow euthanasia under certain conditions: Emmanuel Macron's government has presented a bill that would allow terminally ...
spiegel.de/ausland/franzoesische-regierung-will-sterbehilfe-unter-bestimmten-voraussetzungen-erlauben-a-1cfad3c5-3fda-4fa1-bba1-964a9bc8d077
Macron’s Olympics terror nightmare: Pressure mounts on France, with Paris 2024 just 3 months away.
politico.eu/article/france-paris-olympics-emmanuel-macron-terror-security/
French far-right candidate kicks off campaign but dodges questions: Just hours after Macron's Europe speech, the head of the French far-right party Jordan ...
euronews.com/2024/04/26/eu-elections-french-far-right-candidate-launches-his-campaign-but-avoids-confrontation
Macron Says Inflation Cannot Be Sole Target of Monetary Policy: French President Emmanuel Macron said inflation can no longer be the only target for European ...
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Macron and Scholz call for 're-balancing' EU-China trade relations: French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Friday for a ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240413-macron-and-scholz-call-for-re-balancing-eu-china-trade-relations
Paris mayor is confident that water quality will allow Olympic swimming in the River Seine | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/24/paris-mayor-is-confident-that-water-quality-will-allow-olympic-swimming-in-the-river-seine/
'Strategic failure': France's Raphaël Glucksmann takes aim at Macron's geopolitics
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/strategic-failure-frances-raphael-glucksmann-takes-aim-at-macrons-geopolitics/
Macron: France intercepted Iranian drones ‘at Jordan’s request’: French president said Iran’s attack on Israel was “disproportionate.”
politico.eu/article/france-intercepted-iranian-drones-at-jordans-request-emmanuel-macron/
‘Sorbonne II’: Is Macron preparing a new speech on Europe?: Making the rounds are rumours that France’s Macron may be preparing a new speech on the future of the ...
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/sorbonne-ii-is-macron-preparing-a-new-speech-on-europe/
Macron to meet Lebanese PM in Paris: The French president will meet the Lebanese prime minister amid fears of a regional escalation in the war between Israel and ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/18/emmanuel-macron-to-meet-lebanon-pm-in-paris_6668825_5.html
Macron's ostrich policy regarding public finances: Since Emmanuel Macron came to power, debt has become an afterthought for a government that sees salvation only ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/12/macron-s-ostrich-policy-regarding-public-finances_6668248_23.html
Emmanuel Macron scores from the penalty spot: Macronaldo: Is this France's hope for the euro? At a charity match, President Emmanuel Macron laced up his football ...
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Rebuilding Notre-Dame: The Resurrection of Fire-Ravaged Cathedral Brings France Together in Unexpected Ways
spiegel.de/international/europe/the-resurrection-of-fire-ravaged-cathedral-brings-france-together-in-unexpected-ways-a-d066ac19-948b-4954-8602-9ec0650510de
Macron, Sissi and King Abdullah II call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza: In an op-ed, the French and Egyptian presidents, Emmanuel Macron and Abdel Fattah ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/08/macron-sissi-and-king-abdullah-ii-call-for-immediate-ceasefire-in-gaza_6667797_23.html
Macron hails French 'heroes' who helped fend off Sydney mall attacker: President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hailed two Frenchmen who helped to fend off a ...
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The bishop who was stabbed in Sydney has forgiven his attacker. Read more: Stabbed Sydney bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel forgives attacker: ‘you are my son, I love you’ | South China Morning Post
Not another teen movie: Six-part drama on Brigitte Macron's life confirmed: A French production company is working on a TV series on the life of France's first ...
euronews.com/culture/2024/04/17/not-another-teen-movie-six-part-drama-on-brigitte-macrons-life-confirmed
France: Macron seeks new foreign policy strategy after withdrawal from Africa: In a world of rapid geopolitical change, Macron is looking for a place for France ...
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Macron pays tribute to victims of Nazi raid on Jewish orphanage: The event is among the first of a sequence of ceremonies the French president will lead this ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/07/macron-pays-tribute-to-victims-of-nazi-raid-on-jewish-orphanage_6667659_7.html
Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours: With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the ...
apnews.com/article/paris-olympics-opening-ceremony-23e64c51d56126663c7b3b1ef8443d8d
Macron hails Resistance martyrs ahead of 80th anniversary of D-Day landings: President Emmanuel Macron was due in the southern French town of Vassieux-en-Vercors ...
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Azerbaijan slams 'threats' from France after Paris recalls ambassador: Azerbaijan on Wednesday accused France of pressuring and threatening the country after ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240417-azerbaijan-slams-threats-from-france-after-paris-recalls-ambassador
Attack on Israel: Macron and Cameron urge de-escalation, Iran speaks of "legitimate defense"
spiegel.de/ausland/iran-hossein-amirabdollahian-nennt-angriff-auf-israel-legitime-verteidigung-a-0cb8b71a-5795-49c1-a218-a5c257421d74
Macron advocates a war economy that 'produces wealth': The French president was visiting the Eurenco ammunition powder plant near Bordeaux on Thursday ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/12/macron-advocates-a-war-economy-that-produces-wealth_6668228_7.html
Changes to the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris possible: The opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in Paris was supposed to take place on the Seine ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/15/100-tage-vor-olympia-fallt-die-eroffnungsfeier-ins-wasser
Attack near Paris: Fatal attack on 15-year-old - Pretrial detention for four young men
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Macron says EU must expand Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday the EU and its Western allies must expand ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/17/macron-says-eu-must-expand-iran-sanctions-after-attack-on-israel
Emmanuel Macron says Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony could be changed in case of terrorism threat
cnn.com/2024/04/16/sport/macron-olympic-opening-ceremony-terrorism-threat-spt-intl/
Europe is 'mortal,' says French president, calls for stronger unity, sovereignty: Emmanuel Macron calls for building a Europe 'capable of showing that it is ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/europe-is-mortal-says-french-president-calls-for-stronger-unity-sovereignty-3682095
"We are in the middle of World War III, but European leaders are denying reality, as in the time of Hitler"
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/interview/2024/04/10/7183469/
France, Egypt, Jordan jointly call for ‘unconditional’ Gaza cease-fire: Emmanuel Macron, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and King Abdullah seek end to “the catastrophic ...
politico.eu/article/france-egypt-jordan-leaders-call-for-unconditional-cease-fire/
Brigitte Macron television drama tells love story of president and wife: The romance between Brigitte Macron's romance with the teenage pupil who became the ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/brigitte-macron-television-drama-tells-love-story-of-president-and-wife
Macron, Le Maire feud flares up amid France’s fiscal woes: The French president is agitated by his finance minister’s calls for drastic spending cuts ahead of ...
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-bruno-le-maire-feud-public-finances/
Macron’s explosive home front in the Gaza war: France’s Gaza diplomacy is also about navigating France’s internal political and religious divisions ...
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-strives-balancing-divided-muslim-jewish-french-communities-war-israel-gaza/
Will the Paris Games be drone safe?
Three and a half months before the start of the Olympics, concerns are growing that the anti-drone shield being put in ... Show more
Paris Olympics anti-drone system fails to convince as clock ticks - Yahoo Sports
Paris Olympics anti-drone system fails to convince as clock ticks - Yahoo Sports
French, UK troops swap guards to mark 120 years of friendship since Entente Cordiale
france24.com/en/europe/20240408-french-uk-troops-swap-guards-120-years-friendship-entente-cordiale
France's Macron blasts 'ineffective' UK Rwanda deportation law: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Britain's plan to send asylum seekers to ...
thelocal.fr/20240425/frances-macron-blasts-ineffective-uk-rwanda-deportation-law
France's Macron in last-ditch bid to halt EU election battering: With Emmanuel Macron's party badly lagging behind the French far right in opinion polls ...
thelocal.fr/20240424/frances-macron-in-last-ditch-bid-to-halt-eu-election-battering
France to raise 2024 deficit target to 5%-5.1% of GDP - Les Echos: France's finance ministry will raise its deficit target for 2024 to the equivalent of 5%-5 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/france-raise-2024-deficit-target-5-51-gdp-les-echos-2024-04-10/
France debates "active euthanasia": The French government has presented a bill that would make active euthanasia possible.
de.euronews.com/gesundheit/2024/04/11/frankreich-debattiert-uber-aktive-sterbehilfe
Macron, Sunak agree to increase aid for Ukraine: U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak held a call with French President Emmanuel Macron on April 8 and discussed ...
kyivindependent.com/macron-sunak-agree-to-strengthen-ukraines-assistance-delivering-more-military-aid/
Is South Africa ready for a change in government?: The ANC is unpopular, but the opposition is fractured
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/11/is-south-africa-ready-for-a-change-in-government
Macron recognises French WWII collaborationists in Resistance tribute: President Emmanuel Macron hailed the heroism of members of the World War Two Resistance ...
thelocal.fr/20240417/macron-recognises-french-wwii-collaborationists-in-resistance-tribute
How Macron changing minds of French citizens and partner states regarding assistance to Ukraine
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France's Macron launches season of WWII commemorative events: French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute on Sunday to 44 Jewish children deported from an ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240407-france-macron-launches-season-wwii-commemorative-events
This will hurt: France braces for budget cuts: After decades of spending beyond its means, France must in coming weeks show how it will avoid a budget crunch ...
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French President and UK Prime Minister discuss increasing supplies of ammunition and air defence equipment to Ukraine
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France's President in the polls: Monsieur Macron's wrong path: The French president is threatened with a debacle in the upcoming elections to the EU Parliament ...
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Macron to propose global ceasefire, including Ukraine, during Olympics: French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a proposal to observe a ceasefire in the ...
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Macron’s remarks pose ‘strategic problem’ — Russia; Moscow-friendly Pellegrini wins Slovakia election
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Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to resistance fighters in Glières: The French President commemorated the 80th anniversary of France's liberation from Nazi ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/07/80-jahrestag-emmanuel-macron-wurdigt-widerstandskampfer-in-glieres
Donors pledge more than $2 billion in support for Sudan, says France's Macron: Participants urge UN secretary general's personal envoy for Sudan to push for ...
thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2024/04/15/donors-pledge-more-than-2-billion-in-support-for-sudan-says-frances-macron/
Paris: Notre-Dame fire: "I thought my heart would stop": When Notre-Dame Cathedral burned down five years ago, people all over the world were shocked ...
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