Macron’s win is good news
2 years, 7 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 on both sides of the Atlantic in the past decade, her politics tapped into the discontent against globalisation and subsequent economic dislocation and inequality, immigration, and sought to locate France within a solely French sovereignty-centric political matrix away from Europe.

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Macron names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos
1 week, 3 days ago

Macron names ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister to try to end political chaos

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. Mr Bayrou, 73, is expected to put forward his …

Will France get a new PM today, one who stays in office?
1 week, 5 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's last act: France's pretty-boy Napoleon faces his Waterloo
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Emmanuel Macron's last act: France's pretty-boy Napoleon faces his Waterloo

Salon  

At this point, Americans shouldn’t need reminding that the institutions of so-called liberal democracy are in profound crisis, and that the crisis is getting worse rather than better. If the downfall of onetime liberal dreamboat Emmanuel Macron in France seems like a startling headline — he remains in office, but has effectively lost control of government — and the crumbling …

French parliament in chaos
2 weeks, 4 days ago

French parliament in chaos

ABC  

Sabra Lane: French President Emmanuel Macron has addressed the nation vowing to stay on in his role until the end of his term in 2027. Kathryn Diss: Well, it was widely speculated that Emmanuel Macron would announce a new Prime Minister tonight, but he hasn't. He also said that this new paradigm demands new political collaboration and that he's not …

French President Macron vows to stay on, says will name new PM 'in coming days'
2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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. …

Macron seeks ways out of France's political crisis as Barnier becomes shortest-serving PM in over six decades – Firstpost
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Macron seeks ways out of France's political crisis as Barnier becomes shortest-serving PM in over six decades – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Michel Barnier became France’s first prime minister to be ousted by parliament in over six decades and now will go down in history as the shortest serving PM since the Fifth Republic began in 1958 French Prime Minister Michel Barnier gestures after the result of the no-confidence vote on his administration at the National Assembly in Paris on December 4, …

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself

CNN  

Paris CNN — It was a blow most saw coming but that can’t have softened the sting for French President Emmanuel Macron. As the latest round of political head-scratching begins in France, the main question on everyone’s lips is: “Who will Macron pick as the next prime minister?” Barnier – a champion of the European Union’s Brexit negotiations and serial …

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself
Top News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Analysis: As France sinks into the political mire, Macron must be kicking himself

CNN  

Paris CNN — It was a blow most saw coming but that can’t have softened the sting for French President Emmanuel Macron. As the latest round of political head-scratching begins in France, the main question on everyone’s lips is: “Who will Macron pick as the next prime minister?” Barnier – a champion of the European Union’s Brexit negotiations and serial …

French President Emmanuel Macron resists calls to resign and vows to name a new prime minister in days
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?
2 weeks, 5 days 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 gets new govt after deadlock
3 months ago

France gets new govt after deadlock

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the International Meeting for Peace in Paris, France, Sept 22, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron named a new right-leaning government on Saturday, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, nearly three months after the inconclusive elections in which a left-wing alliance won the most seats. Despite the poor performance of Barnier's Republicans party …

Stolen vote: The Hindu Editorial on a sledgehammer blow to democracy in France
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stolen vote: The Hindu Editorial on a sledgehammer blow to democracy in France

The Hindu  

Emmanuel Macron, France’s centrist President, called a snap parliamentary election in June after the country’s far-right National Rally finished first in the European elections. In effect, Mr. Macron called the snap election to defeat the far right, saw the victory of the left-wing bloc, but appointed a conservative as the Prime Minister. So, if Mr. Macron called the snap elections …

French leftists seek to impeach Macron
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Macron struggles to form new govt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron struggles to form new govt

China Daily  

By Shao Xinying | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-09-02 16:33 French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron has "won and failed", Zhang Jinling, a senior research fellow on French studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of European Studies, told China Daily. The New Popular Front had proposed economist and civil servant Lucie Castets, 37, as prime minister, but was turned …

Macron struggles to form new govt
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron struggles to form new govt

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron has "won and failed", Zhang Jinling, a senior research fellow on French studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of European Studies, told China Daily. The New Popular Front had proposed economist and civil servant Lucie Castets, 37, as prime minister, but was turned down by Macron, who said the left-wing government would …

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

Macron faces political gridlock post-Games
4 months, 1 week ago

Macron faces political gridlock post-Games

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-08-12 09:56 PARIS — The success of the Olympic Games has surpassed the wildest dreams of many in France, but in the next weeks, President Emmanuel Macron still will have to face the reality of the deadlocked politics created by his calling of snap legislative elections. The former government of Macron allies, under Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, has carried …

Macron faces political gridlock post-Games
4 months, 1 week ago

Macron faces political gridlock post-Games

China Daily  

PARIS — The success of the Olympic Games has surpassed the wildest dreams of many in France, but in the next weeks, President Emmanuel Macron still will have to face the reality of the deadlocked politics created by his calling of snap legislative elections. The former government of Macron allies, under Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, has carried on in a …

Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister
5 months, 1 week ago

Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he will wait for the country’s political parties to build a “Republican” majority at the National Assembly before he can decide on a new prime minister, after no party won a majority in Sunday’s legislative elections. Macron asked parties who adhere to “republican institutions, the rule of law, parliamentary norms, a European …

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What next for France as hard-left seizes victory? YEARS of political paralysis, with Macron a lame duck until he stands down... all of which could BOOST Le Pen's chances of presidential win in 2027

Daily Mail  

But experts say she is now unburdened to make a bid for the presidency in 2027 Last night's tumultuous parliamentary elections in France saw President Emmanuel Macron and his centrist alliance achieve one key goal - preventing the hard-right from taking power. France's hard-right matriarch Marine Le Pen was humbled by the French electorate yesterday - but analysts say she …

Watch view of French National Assembly as country faces political deadlock after election result
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch view of French National Assembly as country faces political deadlock after election result

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. Read our privacy policy Watch a view of the …

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What could happen next?

India TV News  

In a major surprise, France's election results show voters have chosen to give a broad leftist coalition the most parliamentary seats in pivotal legislative elections, keeping the far right away from power. French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance arrived in second position and the far right in third — still drastically increasing the number of seats it holds in the …

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament

Al Jazeera  

After winning a plurality in the National Assembly, France’s left-wing coalition plans to name a PM candidate this week. France’s left-wing leader Jean-Luc Melenchon says the left is “ready to govern” after emerging as the largest political bloc in parliament, but the country faces a political deadlock as no party won a clear majority. Al Jazeera’s Step Vassen, reporting from …

Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after second round of disastrous French election that has seen the hard-right surge as allies warn 'unstable' president might step down entirely if he doesn't get a majo
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after second round of disastrous French election that has seen the hard-right surge as allies warn 'unstable' president might step down entirely if he doesn't get a majo

Daily Mail  

President Emmanuel Macron 'could resign' after the second round of disastrous French election, his top aides have warned. Voting has begun in mainland France today in pivotal runoff elections that could hand a historic victory to Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and its inward-looking, anti-immigrant vision or produce a hung parliament and political deadlock. Macron is pictured leaving a …

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France is voting in key elections that could see a historic far-right win or a hung parliament

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron voted in high-stakes legislative elections that could force him to share power with the rising far right. The results are important as Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally could be voted to power for the first time, or the country could face a hung parliament and years of political deadlock. Mr. Macron called the surprise vote …

France’s president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
5 months, 2 weeks 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
5 months, 2 weeks 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 elections: What happens next and will Macron resign?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

French elections: What happens next and will Macron resign?

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. There is currently the potential of a hung parliament …

Emmanuel Macron scrambles to form left-wing and centrist alliance in bid to block hard right National Rally party from taking power after the French president's snap election misfire - as Keir Starmer
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron scrambles to form left-wing and centrist alliance in bid to block hard right National Rally party from taking power after the French president's snap election misfire - as Keir Starmer

Daily Mail  

Emmanuel Macron is scrambling to form a centrist and left-wing alliance to block the far right National Rally party from taking control of France's government, after the president's snap election backfired. French President Emmanuel Macron has been scrambling for a centrist and left-wing alliance to keep Marine Le Pen's hard-right party at bay Marine Le Pen won a huge victory …

Macron aims to thwart French far right in election runoff
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron aims to thwart French far right in election runoff

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were on July 1 beginning a week of intense campaigning ahead of the second round of legislative elections to prevent the far-right from taking an absolute majority and control of government in a historic first. The far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen won a resounding victory in the first round of …

France's snap election: Why is it happening, who are the National Rally, and what is Macron's fate?
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron once appeared as a bold, young leader offering to revive France through radical pro-business, pro-European policies, leaving voters with “no reason anymore” to vote for the extremes. Moments after his first victory, then age 39, he slowly walked to the stage in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris to the sound of the …

Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French left
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron’s election gamble ignited a much-needed flame in the French left

Al Jazeera  

The New Popular Front, and its message of hope and unity, is a powerful antidote to the despair and fear that the far right thrives on. President Emmanuel Macron’s gamble to call snap legislative elections in response to his party’s humiliating defeat against the far right in the June 9 European Parliament elections spurred the left into action and unity. …

Macron warns of civil war risk before French election
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron warns of civil war risk before French election

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron. French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark warning with a claim that a win for the leading far-right and left-wing parties in the upcoming parliamentary election risked sparking a "civil war" in France. During an interview on the podcast "Generation Do It Yourself", Macron pointed out the RN manifesto proposed solutions to address issues such …

Macron warns voters against the far right and hard left ahead of crucial parliamentary elections
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Macron warns voters against the far right and hard left ahead of crucial parliamentary elections

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is warning voters against choosing the far right or the hard left, asserting that their divisive policies increase the risk of political “conflict and civil war,” ahead of Sunday’s first round of crucial parliamentary elections. Macron said both the far-right National Rally and hard-left France Unbowed bring bad responses to “real problems” because they …

The Take: Will France’s election gamble pay off for Macron – or backfire?
5 months, 4 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 …

France could see poll-related violence: Interior Minister
6 months ago

France could see poll-related violence: Interior Minister

The Hindu  

France could see civil unrest and violence that is related to the elections, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday, June 24, 2024, as campaigning enters its last week before the first round of voting. "It's possible that there will be extremely strong tensions," Mr. Darmanin told RTL radio, adding that authorities were preparing for a "highly inflammable" situation, with …

French President Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections
6 months, 1 week ago

French President Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections

Deccan Chronicle  

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for moderate politicians from the left and the right to regroup to defeat the far right in general elections. Macron addressed French voters Wednesday for the first time since he called for a snap national election following a crushing defeat of his party by the far right in the European parliamentary vote. President …

France’s Macron defends decision on snap legislative elections, urges voters to defeat far-right
6 months, 1 week ago

France’s Macron defends decision on snap legislative elections, urges voters to defeat far-right

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron defended his decision to call snap parlimentary elections after his party’s crushing defeat in the European parliamentary vote, insisting on Wednesday that voters will ultimately choose the “progressive bloc” over the far-right. You see, I’m an indefatigable optimist.” The 46 year-old addressed French voters in his first news conference since his stunning Sunday decision …

Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France?
6 months, 2 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 …

Macron calls shocking snap election in France; AI models compete in pageant
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron calls shocking snap election in France; AI models compete in pageant

NPR  

Macron calls shocking snap election in France; AI models compete in pageant Good morning. toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images North America 🎧 Gantz's departure won't topple Israel's government. The country’s outgoing president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, ordered a recount from the National Search Commission, claiming the number was “manipulated.” The database of missing people was then cut to around 12,000. …

Emmanuel Macron calls snap French election after far-right National Rally party makes gains in EU election
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron calls snap French election after far-right National Rally party makes gains in EU election

ABC  

In short: A dramatic shift to the right in European Parliament elections prompts French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap election. A dramatic shift to the right in European Parliament elections prompts French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap election. In the weekend's European Parliament poll, Marine Le Pen's National Rally party won about twice as much of …

Macron dissolves the French parliament and calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron dissolves the French parliament and calls a snap election after defeat in EU vote

Associated Press  

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron dissolved the lower house of France’s parliament in a surprise announcement sending voters back to the polls in the coming weeks to choose lawmakers, after his party was handed a humbling defeat by the far-right in the European elections Sunday. The announcement came after the first projected results from France put the far-right National Rally …

France’s Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote
6 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s Macron calls for snap elections after far right surge in EU vote

Al Jazeera  

Announcement comes after exit polls showed his alliance losing to far-right National Rally in EU parliament vote. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will dissolve parliament and call new legislative elections after exit polls showed his alliance suffered a heavy defeat in European elections to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party. Le Pen’s National Rally, led by 28-year-old …

French President Macron uses broad news conference to show his leadership hasn’t faded
11 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Emmanuel Macron’s new-PM pick is a reset button for his presidency
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Emmanuel Macron’s new-PM pick is a reset button for his presidency

The Economist  

Listen to this podcast Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify G abriel Attal, France’s youthful new prime minister, represents President Emmanuel Macron’s renewed push to pass policy reforms and to counter a resurgent far-right. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a landslide re-election of President Félix Tshisekedi has raised eyebrows—and tempers. …

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