Macron to unveil EU agenda ahead of French presidential race
3 years, 1 month ago

Macron to unveil EU agenda ahead of French presidential race

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 French President Macron plans to present the priorities for France's upcoming presidency of the European Union, a tenure that overlaps with the country's presidential election and could put Macron in a tricky position if he campaigns for reelection. Macron is expected to run in April’s two-round election, and France's turn in the European Council's rotating six-month presidency starts Jan. 1. “I’m first going to try to do the task which I have been given, and we still have a lot of work to do to fight the epidemic.” France’s presidency of the EU could provide a platform for Macron's campaign but also complicate it if the race is focused primarily on domestic issues such as the French economy, security and immigration. Macron promotes a vision for the EU's “strategic autonomy” that would allow the 27-nation bloc to better weather competition from China and put it on a more equal footing with the United States.

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Macron Says Dissolving Parliament Sowed Division, Urges Unity
1 week, 1 day ago

Macron Says Dissolving Parliament Sowed Division, Urges Unity

Live Mint  

-- French President Emmanuel Macron admitted that his decision to dissolve parliament last summer had backfired, leading to more division and political turmoil, while he called for greater unity to meet the nation’s challenges. “Lucidity and humility require the recognition that at this time this decision has produced more instability than serenity,” Macron said during his annual New Year’s Eve …

France’s Macron acknowledges that dissolving parliament in 2024 backfired but celebrates Olympics
1 week, 1 day ago

France’s Macron acknowledges that dissolving parliament in 2024 backfired but celebrates Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged Tuesday in his New Year’s address to the nation that his decision to dissolve parliament, casting France into a political crisis, backfired. Macron expressed hope that lawmakers will form ad hoc majorities to pass legislation and said “our government should be able to follow a path of compromise to get things done.” His …

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily  

France's President Emmanuel Macron, US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Dec 7. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP When Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, arrived in Paris on Dec 7 for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted him with a grand welcome usually reserved …

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily  

France's President Emmanuel Macron, US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Dec 7. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP When Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, arrived in Paris on Dec 7 for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted him with a grand welcome usually reserved …

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'
Top News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

EU faces unpredictable 'Trump 2.0'

China Daily  

France's President Emmanuel Macron, US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Dec 7. JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP When Donald Trump, president-elect of the United States, arrived in Paris on Dec 7 for the reopening of the Notre Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron greeted him with a grand welcome usually reserved …

France's Macron postpones prime minister announcement until Friday
3 weeks, 6 days ago

France's Macron postpones prime minister announcement until Friday

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed the nomination of a new prime minister until Friday morning, his office said on Thursday French President Emmanuel Macron is seen on monitors as he addresses the nation during a televised broadcast from the presidential Elysee Palace, on the day of the Prime Minister's resignation on Thursday, following the parliamentary defeat one day prior, …

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 …

France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday
4 weeks ago

France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday

Al Jazeera  

French president’s office says a new PM will be named Friday morning following Michel Barnier’s resignation last week. French President Emmanuel Macron will name a new prime minister on Friday morning, his office said. “The statement naming the prime minister will be published tomorrow morning,” the Elysee presidential palace said on Thursday after Macron returned early from a trip to …

President Macron set to name new prime minister
4 weeks ago

President Macron set to name new prime minister

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron appears on screen as he makes a television address to the nation after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was toppled in a no confidence vote in parliament, in Paris, France, Dec 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, following the resignation of Michel Barnier's government …

President Macron set to name new prime minister
4 weeks ago

President Macron set to name new prime minister

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron appears on screen as he makes a television address to the nation after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was toppled in a no confidence vote in parliament, in Paris, France, Dec 5, 2024. France's President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to appoint a new prime minister within 48 hours, following the resignation of Michel Barnier's government …

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France’s stability
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4 weeks ago

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France’s stability

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the country,” following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a spokesperson for the outgoing government said Wednesday. Barnier’s government has been tasked with handling current affairs pending the appointment of a …

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability
4 weeks ago

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France's stability

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 French president Emmanuel Macron is …

France's Macron to host party leaders in quest for new govt
4 weeks, 1 day ago

France's Macron to host party leaders in quest for new govt

Raw Story  

French party leaders will gather at President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee Palace office Tuesday in a bid to chart a route towards a new government, days after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was toppled in a confidence vote. "We will not participate in a government of 'national interest' with the Republicans or Macronists or whoever," Greens party leader Marine Tondelier said Monday …

Trump Meets French President Macron, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy In Paris
1 month ago

Trump Meets French President Macron, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy In Paris

ABP News  

French President Emmanuel Macron held a trilateral meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, brought together for the ceremonial reopening of Norte-Dame Cathedral. Zelenskyy and European leaders have been concerned that Trump, who takes office next month, could withdraw US military aid to Ukraine at a crucial point in Kyiv's fight with Russia. When Trump arrived …

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

Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks
1 month ago

Trump is welcomed by Macron to Paris with presidential pomp and joined by Zelenskyy for their talks

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Donald Trump to Paris on Saturday with a full dose of presidential pomp as the two held a hastily arranged meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy before celebrating the grand reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral. “Welcome back again.” French President Emmanuel Macron, left, welcomes President-elect Donald Trump as he arrives at the Elysee …

Macron rejects calls to resign amid upheaval
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1 month ago

Macron rejects calls to resign amid upheaval

China Daily  

By CHEN WEIHUA in Brussels | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2024-12-07 07:49 French President Emmanuel Macron appears on screen as he makes a television address to the nation after Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government was toppled in a no confidence vote in parliament, in Paris, France, Dec 5, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron said he will appoint a new prime …

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 …

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay in office, will name new Prime Minister soon
1 month ago

Emmanuel Macron vows to stay in office, will name new Prime Minister soon

India Today  

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 …

French parliament in chaos
1 month 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'
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…’
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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. …

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

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 president Emmanuel Macron's embarrassing choice of words as he congratulates Trump
2 months ago

French president Emmanuel Macron's embarrassing choice of words as he congratulates Trump

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron was ridiculed online for his choice of words when congratulating President-Elect Donald Trump. French President Emmanuel Macron has been labeled a troll for his message congratulating President-Elect Donald Trump on his victory over Vice President Kamala Harris He said he was 'Ready to work together as we did for four years. Macron's message quickly came under …

France at a critical political crossroad
3 months, 1 week ago

France at a critical political crossroad

Hindustan Times  

By deciding to dissolve the French national assembly, against the advice of his main political supporters, following the defeat in the European elections and then by refusing to recognise the result of the legislative elections which saw the coalition of the Left come out on top, President Emmanuel Macron has plunged France into a political and institutional crisis. Initiated in …

France gets new govt after deadlock
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

France names new government drawing support from centre-right after months of hung parliament
3 months, 2 weeks ago

France names new government drawing support from centre-right after months of hung parliament

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron has named a new government led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, marked by a shift to the right 11 weeks after an inconclusive parliamentary election. The first major task for Mr Barnier, appointed just over two weeks ago, will be to submit a 2025 budget plan addressing France's financial situation, which the prime minister this week …

Former France PM to run for president
4 months ago

Former France PM to run for president

China Daily  

Then French prime minister Edouard Philippe leaves the Elysee palace in Paris, France, Aug 29, 2017. Edouard Philippe, a prominent centrist figure and former prime minister of France under President Emmanuel Macron, has declared his intention to run in the country's 2027 presidential race. Since stepping down from his role as Macron's first prime minister in 2020, Philippe has maintained …

Macron names Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French Prime Minister after months of stalemate
4 months ago

Macron names Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French Prime Minister after months of stalemate

India TV News  

President Emmanuel Macron named the EU’s Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, as France’s new prime minister on Thursday after more than 50 days of caretaker government. A statement from Macron's office announcing Barnier's appointment said he'd been tasked “with forming a unifying government to serve the country and the French people.” “This appointment comes after an unprecedented cycle of consultations during …

France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM
4 months ago

France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM

Al Jazeera  

President hopes his choice will end weeks of deadlock since snap election, counting on far right not to block appointment. President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier, the European Union’s former Brexit negotiator, as France’s new prime minister after more than 50 days of a caretaker government. Speaking in the courtyard of the Matignon prime minister’s residence, Barnier said his …

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 …

Macron struggles to form new govt
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

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, …

Macron says not to appoint new PM before end of Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron says not to appoint new PM before end of Olympics

China Daily  

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with French athletes as he visits the Olympic village for the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, July 22, 2024. PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron said that he will not pick a new prime minister before the end of the Olympic Games to avoid "disorder", local media reported Tuesday. "This government has prepared the …

Macron says not to appoint new PM before end of Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Macron says not to appoint new PM before end of Olympics

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-07-24 11:17 French President Emmanuel Macron meets with French athletes as he visits the Olympic village for the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, July 22, 2024. PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron said that he will not pick a new prime minister before the end of the Olympic Games to avoid "disorder", local media reported Tuesday. …

France’s Macron says he’ll keep the centrist caretaker government on through the Olympics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

France’s Macron says he’ll keep the centrist caretaker government on through the Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he will keep a centrist caretaker government on through the Olympics to avoid “disorder,” brushing aside an 11th-hour prime minister nomination by the country’s leftist coalition. There is no firm timeline for when Macron must name a new prime minister, following legislative elections that left the National Assembly, France’s influential lower house …

Macron Repels French Left as Center Retains Top Parliament Job
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron Repels French Left as Center Retains Top Parliament Job

Live Mint  

-- French lawmakers reelected a centrist candidate from Emmanuel Macron’s party to a second term leading the National Assembly in a sign the president’s coalition may be best placed to form a new government after he dissolved the legislature last month. The National Assembly has been left divided between three primary groups following the July 7 snap election — the …

France’s divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists
5 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s divided National Assembly votes to keep centrist speaker as political turmoil persists

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s divided National Assembly on Thursday kept a centrist member of President Emmanuel Macron’s party as speaker after a chaotic early election produced a hung legislature. The parliamentary election earlier this month resulted in a split between three major political blocs: the New Popular Front leftist coalition, Macron’s centrist allies and the far-right National Rally party. “You will …

French president accepts prime minister’s resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker government
5 months, 3 weeks ago

French president accepts prime minister’s resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker government

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the prime minister’s resignation Tuesday but kept him on as head of a caretaker government, as France prepares to host the Paris Olympics at the end of the month. France has been on the brink of government paralysis since elections for the National Assembly earlier this month resulted in a split among three …

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