France’s President Macron inaugurated for second 5-year term
2 years, 8 months ago

France’s President Macron inaugurated for second 5-year term

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron was inaugurated for a second term on Saturday, vowing to take action to avoid any further escalation of Russia’s war in Ukraine and promising he would promote France and Europe on the world stage. “The time ahead will be that of resolute action for France and for Europe,” Macron said, promising to “take action relentlessly with a goal, which is to be a more independent nation, to live better and to build our own French and European responses to the century’s challenges.” Macron also promised to find a “fair method” to govern the country and ease its social tensions by making the government and parliament work together with unions, associations and other people from France’s political, economic, social and cultural worlds. Hollande noted Macron’s message that he will seek new methods to govern as a good point, “not only because it will be a very difficult period, but also because France is very divided.” After his speech, Macron went to the gardens of the Elysee palace and listened to 21 cannon shots being fired from the Invalides plaza to mark the event, in line with tradition. Macron is expected to soon appoint a new government, ahead of France’s key parliamentary election in June, which will decide who controls a majority of the 577 seats at the National Assembly.

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Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister today, nearly a week after the political crisis triggered by Michel Barnier’s removal from office French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to appoint a new prime minister today, nearly a week after the political crisis triggered by Michel Barnier’s removal from office. Macron faces significant pressure to form …

Emmanuel Macron: A French president of 5 prime ministers and looking 6th
1 month ago

Emmanuel Macron: A French president of 5 prime ministers and looking 6th

Firstpost  

As Macron remains adamant about completing his tenure, this will be the sixth time the French leader will have to pick a new Prime Minister. Here’s a look at the other five who came and went while Macron stayed in power While delivering a televised address, 24 hours after his Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government collapsed, French President Emmanuel Macron …

France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister soon
1 month ago

France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister soon

Deccan Chronicle  

French President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days whose top priority will be getting a 2025 budget adopted by parliament, he said on Thursday after the government was toppled by lawmakers.Michel Barnier, a veteran conservative, became the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history when he resigned on Thursday after parliament voted him out …

French President Macron vows to stay on, says will name new PM 'in coming days'
1 month ago

French President Macron vows to stay on, says will name new PM 'in coming days'

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday vowed to remain French president “until the end of mandate” and said that he would appoint a new prime minister “in the coming days” following Michel Barnier’s resignation after his government was ousted in a no-confidence vote in parliament French President Emmanuel Macron is seen on monitors as he addresses the nation during a …

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’
Top News
1 month ago

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’

Live Mint  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. The no-confidence motion passed by 331 votes in the National Assembly, forcing Barnier to step down after just three months in office—the shortest …

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon
1 month ago

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon

Associated Press  

The Latest: Follow live updates as France’s Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation. PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to stay in office until the end of his term, due in 2027, and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days in efforts to overcome the political deadlock following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier. …

French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days
1 month ago

French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days

CNN  

CNN — Embattled French President Emmanuel Macron said he hoped to appoint a new prime minister in the coming days, in a combative televised address that will do little to ease a deepening political crisis. “The extreme right and the extreme left united together in an anti-Republican front,” Macron said of the Wednesday vote against Barnier that opened up a …

France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
1 month ago

France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. Macron "took note" of Barnier's resignation, the Elysee presidential palace said in a statement. Macron took more than two months to appoint Barnier after …

French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?
1 month ago

French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?

Al Jazeera  

French legislators from both sides of the political spectrum voted to remove Barnier from power. After less than four months in power, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a no-confidence vote in parliament over a social security budget dispute. “She realises that voting for a no-confidence motion, thereby potentially leading France into serious political and economic turmoil, goes …

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon
1 month ago

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, did not hint at whom he might choose to replace Michel Barnier, left, as prime minister. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days after lawmakers forced Michel Barnier to resign. He said …

Macron’s Notre Dame invite shows power fast flowing from Biden to Trump
1 month ago

Macron’s Notre Dame invite shows power fast flowing from Biden to Trump

CNN  

CNN — There’ll be a strong sense of déjà vu when French President Emmanuel Macron lays the flattery on thick for Donald Trump in Paris this weekend. In the Oval Office in April 2018, Trump said, “We have to make him perfect, he is perfect,” as he brushed what he said was dandruff off the French president’s shoulder. Trump reacted …

Macron’s Notre Dame invite shows power fast flowing from Biden to Trump
1 month ago

Macron’s Notre Dame invite shows power fast flowing from Biden to Trump

CNN  

CNN — There’ll be a strong sense of déjà vu when French President Emmanuel Macron lays the flattery on thick for Donald Trump in Paris this weekend. In the Oval Office in April 2018, Trump said, “We have to make him perfect, he is perfect,” as he brushed what he said was dandruff off the French president’s shoulder. Trump reacted …

French leftists seek to impeach Macron
4 months, 1 week ago

French leftists seek to impeach Macron

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in "Forum on Youth and Artificial Intelligence" in Novi Sad, Serbia on Aug 30. The ongoing political wrangling over who will form the next government in France has taken a new twist after the radical left-wing La France Insoumise party, also known as LFI, tried to rally other groups to bring impeachment proceedings against President …

French leftists seek to impeach Macron
4 months, 1 week ago

French leftists seek to impeach Macron

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron participates in "Forum on Youth and Artificial Intelligence" in Novi Sad, Serbia on Aug 30. The ongoing political wrangling over who will form the next government in France has taken a new twist after the radical left-wing La France Insoumise party, also known as LFI, tried to rally other groups to bring impeachment proceedings against President …

France’s Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government
4 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government

Associated Press  

PARIS — After the excitement of the Paris Olympics and a Mediterranean vacation, now French President Emmanuel Macron has to figure out how to make his country governable again. 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 …

French President Emmanuel Macron’s intimate kiss with sports minister raises eyebrows
5 months, 1 week ago

French President Emmanuel Macron’s intimate kiss with sports minister raises eyebrows

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, 46, shared an intimate kiss with his sports minister during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics on Friday which has since become the talk of the town. The photo shows Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, 46, kissing Macron’s neck with one hand wrapped around his neck. French minister of Sport Amélie Oudéa-Castéra hugs France's President Emmanuel Macron at …

Macron will unveil govt after Games
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron will unveil govt after Games

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron attends the annual Bastille Day military parade on the Avenue Foch in Paris, France, France, July 14, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will delay appointing a new government until after the conclusion of the Paris Olympic Games. Macron made the announcement in a television interview soon after the New Popular Front, or NFP, …

Amid present political uncertainty, France celebrates its national day
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid present political uncertainty, France celebrates its national day

The Hindu  

France celebrated military victories of the past at its annual Bastille Day parade on July 14, while its present political future appeared far from clear. But behind the pomp — itself in a reduced format while Olympic preparations blocked the traditional Champs Elysees route — France’s tense search for a government appeared to be at a stalemate. All eyes were …

Pressure on Emmanuel Macron to speak out and address the French public
6 months ago

Pressure on Emmanuel Macron to speak out and address the French public

Daily Mail  

Emmanuel Macron was last night under increasing pressure to address the French public amid concerns a political deadlock will make the nation ungovernable. The L eft-wing New Popular Front unexpectedly won 188 seats, 27 ahead of Mr Macron’s centrists, with Marine Le Pen ’s National Rally further behind in third, after moderate candidates agreed to stand aside for one another …

Macron keeps France’s prime minister in place for ‘stability of the country’ after chaotic election
6 months ago

Macron keeps France’s prime minister in place for ‘stability of the country’ after chaotic election

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of France’s prime minister, asking him on Monday to remain temporarily as the head of the government after a chaotic election result left the government in limbo. Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email …

France’s president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
6 months ago

France’s president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron could awake — if he has slept at all — with clipped wings on Monday morning. Bardella’s ‘red lines’ Although the constitution says the president is commander in chief, it also says the prime minister “is responsible for national defense.” During the campaign, Bardella laid out what he said would be “my red lines” …

How France’s Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader
6 months ago

How France’s Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron’s expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday could paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and overshadow his legacy, just as France prepares to step into the global spotlight as host of the Paris Olympics. In his 30s, Macron quit his job as a banker at Rothschild to become Socialist President Francois Hollande’s economic …

French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government
6 months ago

French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government

Associated Press  

PARIS — French opposition parties made hurried deals Tuesday to try to block a landslide victory for Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally in Sunday’s second round of legislative elections, as she said her party would lead the government only if it wins an absolute majority — or close to it. The National Rally, under party president Jordan Bardella, secured …

France's snap election: Why is it happening, who are the National Rally, and what is Macron's fate?
6 months, 1 week ago

France's snap election: Why is it happening, who are the National Rally, and what is Macron's fate?

ABC  

After the first round of snap parliamentary elections, France is the closest it has been to having a far-right government since World War II. This is not a general election and France is not voting for the president — but it will determine who the prime minister is if another party outside Mr Macron's maintains an absolute majority. And if …

The Take: Will France’s election gamble pay off for Macron – or backfire?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Take: Will France’s election gamble pay off for Macron – or backfire?

Al Jazeera  

French President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election. Following a European Union election victory for France’s far-right, French President Emmanuel Macron decided to dissolve parliament. In this episode: Tristan Redman, Al Jazeera senior producer and host of the award-winning investigative podcast Ghost Story Episode credits: This episode was produced by David Enders, and Duha Mosaad, with Amy Walters, Chloe …

Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France?

Al Jazeera  

According to analysts, Emmanuel Macron might be trying to test the French public — and the far-right’s ability to govern. Battered by a defeat in European Parliament elections, France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday dissolved the country’s parliament and called for legislative elections later this month. Preliminary results showed that Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally secured more than 30 …

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn’t faded
11 months, 3 weeks ago

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn’t faded

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron made a point of showing his leadership hasn’t faded in more than two hours of answering questions at a news conference in which he promised a stronger France to face the world’s challenges. The French president vowed to make France “stronger” to face global crises, announcing plans to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as …

France’s Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump
11 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans Tuesday to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as well as bombs to Ukraine and suggested that he’d find ways to work with Donald Trump in the event that he wins another presidency. He said France plans to deliver about 40 long-range missiles and “several hundred bombs that our Ukrainian friends are waiting …

On Emmanuel Macron's 'to the people of India' video, PM Modi says 'I will always...'
1 year, 5 months ago

On Emmanuel Macron's 'to the people of India' video, PM Modi says 'I will always...'

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that the bond between India and France transcends time, resonating with their shared principles, and that, he will always cherish his recent visit to the European nation. He was responding to President Emmanuel Macron's video, offering a glimpse of Modi's visit to France, shared on his Twitter profile. Thank you my friend, President Emmanuel …

Brigitte Macron: France's first lady will celebrate her 70th birthday 'under tight security' today
1 year, 8 months ago

Brigitte Macron: France's first lady will celebrate her 70th birthday 'under tight security' today

Daily Mail  

France's first lady Brigitte Macron will be celebrating her 70th birthday under tight security today – because of violent protests against President Emmanuel Macron. France's first lady Brigitte Macron will be celebrating her 70th birthday under tight security today – because of violent protests against President Emmanuel Macron It is exactly a month since Mr Macron announced his flagship retirement …

Emmanuel Macron ‘‘immensely proud’‘ that France in FIFA World Cup 2022 final
2 years ago

Emmanuel Macron ‘‘immensely proud’‘ that France in FIFA World Cup 2022 final

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron said he was ”immensely proud” that France reached the World Cup final after he travelled to Qatar to watch the team’s win over Morocco in the semifinals. Macron sat beside FIFA president Gianni Infantino during the match at Al Bayt Stadium and stood up to applaud after the 2-0 victory. “I want the French to enjoy …

Emmanuel Macron is 'psychologically exhausted' and 'speculation is growing that he is depressed'
2 years, 6 months ago

Emmanuel Macron is 'psychologically exhausted' and 'speculation is growing that he is depressed'

Daily Mail  

French president Emmanuel Macron is said to be tired and depressed following the loss of his parliamentary majority on June 20. After winning the campaign, his centrist coalition ran out of steam when parliamentary elections saw votes swing towards Marine Le Pen’s right-wing National Rally and the left-wing Nupes alliance, losing Macron the majority he had enjoyed for the last …

France President Macron Seeks Allies After Poll Upset As Parliament Session Convenes
2 years, 6 months ago

France President Macron Seeks Allies After Poll Upset As Parliament Session Convenes

News 18  

France’s lower house of parliament reopens Tuesday after an election upset for President Emmanuel Macron whose centrist allies are little closer to building a stable majority, putting Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne’s job potentially on the line. Borne and other senior Macron backers have been trying to win over individual right-wing and moderate left parliamentarians to bolster their ranks, with one …

French voters elect parliamentarians, in test for Macron
2 years, 6 months ago

French voters elect parliamentarians, in test for Macron

The Hindu  

French voters are going to the polls in the final round of key parliamentary elections that will demonstrate how much legroom President Emmanuel Macron’s party will be given to implement his ambitious domestic agenda. Though Mr. Macron’s centrist alliance is projected to win the most seats, observers predict that it could fall short of maintaining his majority — the golden …

Macron alliance projected to lose parliamentary majority in France
2 years, 6 months ago

Macron alliance projected to lose parliamentary majority in France

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance was projected to lose its majority despite getting the most seats in the final round of the parliamentary election Sunday, while the far-right National Rally appeared to have made big gains. The National Rally’s leader, Marine Le Pen, who lost the presidential election to Macron, was reelected in her stronghold of Hénin-Beaumont in northern …

Why France's parliamentary elections are important to President Macron
2 years, 6 months ago

Why France's parliamentary elections are important to President Macron

The Hindu  

Emmanuel Macron saw off the far right’s Marine Le Pen in April’s presidential election, but now the French president is facing a threat from the other end of the political spectrum in the fight for parliamentary power. The far-left's Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the head of a coalition made up of leftists, greens and communists under the name Nupes, is seeking to …

Emmanuel Macron calls for 'action in face of fears and fractures' as he is sworn in for second term
2 years, 8 months ago

Emmanuel Macron calls for 'action in face of fears and fractures' as he is sworn in for second term

The Telegraph  

Emmanuel Macron called on France to unite around his pro-european vision as he was inaugurated as president ahead of weeks of meetings with fellow leaders across the continent. In a short handwritten speech, the 44-year-old warned France and the continent facing severe and immediate challenges - from the climate crisis to the neighboring war in Ukraine. "The time ahead will …

French President Macron reelected: What’s happening next?
2 years, 8 months ago

French President Macron reelected: What’s happening next?

Associated Press  

PARIS — After winning another five years in the French presidential palace, Emmanuel Macron intends to go back to work straightaway on domestic and foreign policy — but he will soon face crucial parliamentary elections where he may struggle to keep his majority. MACRON’S FIRST MOVES Like five years ago, Macron plans to quickly head to Berlin, in line with …

Macron’s win is good news
2 years, 8 months ago

Macron’s win is good news

Hindustan Times  

Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the French presidential elections is good news for France, Europe and India-France ties. Under Mr Macron, who shares a warm personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Paris’s bond with Delhi has deepened. In itself, Mr Macron’s win would have been good news. In the tradition of the populist Right-wing leaders that have made a mark …

French President Macron reelected : What's happening next?
2 years, 8 months ago

French President Macron reelected : What's happening next?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After winning another five years in the French presidential palace, …

France\'s Macron wins new term after far-right battle
2 years, 8 months ago

France\'s Macron wins new term after far-right battle

Deccan Chronicle  

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin efforts to unite a deeply divided nation after winning re-election on Sunday in a battle against rival Marine Le Pen that saw the far right come its closest yet to taking power. 'New era' In his victory speech on the Champ de Mars in central Paris, Macron promised his next five-year …

France Polls: Macron First Prez In Two Decades To Win Reelection But Le Pen Narrows Gap
2 years, 8 months ago

France Polls: Macron First Prez In Two Decades To Win Reelection But Le Pen Narrows Gap

News 18  

France re-elected Emmanuel Macron on Sunday as he won 58.8% of the vote in the second round of the presidential election, according to pollster Ipsos. “The ideas we represent have reached new heights,”Le Pen was quoted as saying by French news agency France24. “I don’t mean to spoil the victory, but the far right has won its highest ever score,” …

For Macron, congratulatory messages from across Europe, Biden, and Zelensky
2 years, 8 months ago

For Macron, congratulatory messages from across Europe, Biden, and Zelensky

Hindustan Times  

In what is being viewed as a relief for France’s allies and the US-led defence alliance NATO, Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected for a second term as the country’s president and soon after his return to the top post became clear as votes were counted on Sunday, congratulatory messages started pouring in from the leaders across the world. US president …

France's Macron re-elected, defeats far-right leader: ‘President for all’
2 years, 8 months ago

France's Macron re-elected, defeats far-right leader: ‘President for all’

Hindustan Times  

France has picked Emmanuel Macron for five more years as the country's president in a historic win, making it the first time that a governing leader of the Fifth Republic, which has been the political system since 1958, has been re-elected. French President Emmanuel Macron celebrates with supporters in front of the Eiffel Tower Paris, France, Sunday, April 24, 2022. …

What will the French president’s second term look like?
2 years, 8 months ago

What will the French president’s second term look like?

Al Jazeera  

Emmanuel Macron re-elected after defeating Marine Le Pen in second-round run-off vote. Macron defeated Marine Le Pen, who achieved the strongest ever result for a far-right candidate. Attention now turns to the legislative elections in June, where both the far right and far left hope to win more seats and put pressure on Macron’s agenda. Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Thomas …

How two-time French President Emmanuel Macron met his wife Brigitte
2 years, 8 months ago

How two-time French President Emmanuel Macron met his wife Brigitte

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But - Brigitte confided in Paris Match last year …

To Europe’s relief, France’s Macron wins — but far right gains
2 years, 8 months ago

To Europe’s relief, France’s Macron wins — but far right gains

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron celebrates with supporters in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on April 24, 2022. Acknowledging that “numerous” voters cast ballots for him simply to keep out the fiercely nationalist far-right Le Pen, Macron pledged to reunite the country that is “filled with so many doubts, so many divisions” and work to assuage the anger of …

Low turnout as France goes to the polls to elect new president
2 years, 8 months ago

Low turnout as France goes to the polls to elect new president

Al Jazeera  

Paris, France – Voting is under way in the French presidential election which has been characterised by demagoguery and the lack of a political agenda. “The coronavirus pandemic, the Yellow Vests protests, the Ukraine war… it hasn’t been easy for him.” Julien, 51, a computer scientist, said the campaign practically ignored the “small” candidates who had polled very low. “It’s …

Macron unveils vision for second term
2 years, 9 months ago

Macron unveils vision for second term

Associated Press  

March 17, 2022 PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled his proposals to boost the economy, fight inequality and improve France’s reactions to global crises if he wins a second term in next month’s elections. Asked about his campaign’s motto, he said he wants the French to be “stronger and happier all together.” Even though he formally announced …

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