France pledges support for Lebanon’s new prime minister
3 years, 3 months ago

France pledges support for Lebanon’s new prime minister

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Friday Lebanon’s new prime minister at the presidential palace, wishing him success and promising France would continue to support the crisis-struck country. “We will do everything to help you succeed.” Throughout Lebanon’s crisis, France had taken the lead among the international community in helping the small Mideast country, a former French protectorate. On Friday, Macron said Lebanon faces a “humanitarian emergency” and promised France would help in efforts to “mobilize the international community to respond to the most urgent needs.” “We have an opportunity to advance concretely on the path of reforms,” Macron said, adding that international support can provide more help once energy and public finance sector reforms are launched. France will remain at the side of the Lebanese people.” Mikati’s government is expected to undertake critically needed reforms while grappling with rising public anger and tensions resulting from the deepening hardships.

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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 …

France’s Macron set to name new prime minister on Friday
1 week, 6 days 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 …

Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore France’s stability
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1 week, 6 days 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 …

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, 6 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, …

EU foreign policy chief calls for pressure on Hezbollah, Israel to reach ceasefire in Lebanon
1 month ago

EU foreign policy chief calls for pressure on Hezbollah, Israel to reach ceasefire in Lebanon

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-25 09:10 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks during a press conference after meeting with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, in Beirut, Lebanon Nov 24, 2024. BEIRUT - European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said Sunday that Hezbollah and Israel must be pressured to accept the US proposal for a ceasefire, pledging 200 million …

Israel ‘objects to France’ being involved in ceasefire as agreement nears
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1 month ago

Israel ‘objects to France’ being involved in ceasefire as agreement nears

The Telegraph  

Israel has objected to France being involved in the implementation of a ceasefire in one of the final hurdles to a peace deal in Lebanon. Negotiators are approaching an agreement to end the almost 13-month long conflict after Israel invaded Lebanon on Oct 1 in an effort to push Hezbollah, the Iran-backed terror group, away from the border. Speaking to …

France Announces €100 Million Aid Package for Lebanon: A Pivotal Moment in the War in the Region
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2 months ago

France Announces €100 Million Aid Package for Lebanon: A Pivotal Moment in the War in the Region

The Hindu  

France pledges a €100 million aid package to support Lebanon in the wake of the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. The aid package will provide humanitarian assistance to the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the war and support the communities hosting them. France's historic links with Lebanon and its influential diplomacy give Paris momentum to coordinate a …

France Announces $108m Aid to Lebanon, as PM Mikati Seeks to Expand Army
2 months ago

France Announces $108m Aid to Lebanon, as PM Mikati Seeks to Expand Army

Al Jazeera  

France pledges $108m aid to Lebanon to support the country's military and humanitarian efforts. The aid will be provided in the form of financial assistance and the strengthening of Lebanon's armed forces. The French government aims to use this aid to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and to promote peace in the region.

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 …

Emmanuel Macron dismisses Left candidate who vows to rip up pension reforms
5 months ago

Emmanuel Macron dismisses Left candidate who vows to rip up pension reforms

The Telegraph  

Emmanuel Macron has dismissed the Left’s common candidate for prime minister who critics accuse of “running Paris city’s finances into the ground”. Lucie Castets, 37, a little-known economist and senior civil servant, said she had accepted the nomination “with great humility but also great conviction”, believing herself a “serious and credible candidate” for the role. Ms Castets “has the perfect …

Lebanon’s billionaire prime minister denies allegations of money laundering in France
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lebanon’s billionaire prime minister denies allegations of money laundering in France

Associated Press  

PARIS — Lebanon’s billionaire caretaker prime minister has denied allegations of money laundering after a complaint was filed in France by two anti-corruption groups this week. The complaint against Najib Mikati was formally filed Tuesday with France’s National Financial Prosecutor’s office by French anti-corruption non-governmental organization Sherpa and the Collective of Victims of Fraudulent and Criminal Practices. Sherpa said the …

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. …

Macron tells Netanyahu ‘too many civilian losses’ in Israel’s war on Gaza
1 year, 1 month ago

Macron tells Netanyahu ‘too many civilian losses’ in Israel’s war on Gaza

Al Jazeera  

French president spoke to Israeli prime minister as Paris prepared more humanitarian aid for Gaza. French President Emmanuel Macron has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu there were “too many civilian losses” in Israel’s war in Gaza, as Paris readied more humanitarian aid for the besieged enclave. According to a statement from Macron’s office on Sunday, the French president reminded …

French President Macron arrives in Israel on solidarity visit
1 year, 2 months ago

French President Macron arrives in Israel on solidarity visit

Deccan Chronicle  

TEL AVIV: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to express his country's "full solidarity" with Israel after the deadly October 7 attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to an AFP journalist. Macron was due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express France's "full solidarity" with Israel after that attack, the French presidency said. …

France’s Macron says anti-ISIL coalition should fight Hamas
1 year, 2 months ago

France’s Macron says anti-ISIL coalition should fight Hamas

Al Jazeera  

The French president expressed solidarity with Israel and said that the two nations face common foe of terrorism. In a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Tuesday, Macron offered “solidarity” in the aftermath of a deadly attack by Hamas on October 7 and said that France and Israel share a “common enemy” in defeating “terrorism”. “France …

French PM vows to boost economy amid impact of Ukraine war
2 years, 5 months ago

French PM vows to boost economy amid impact of Ukraine war

Associated Press  

PARIS — French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne vowed Wednesday to boost jobs, cut taxes, support purchasing power, tackle climate issues and help France better face the consequences of the war in Ukraine — including by nationalizing electricity giant EDF. Borne laid out her main priorities in her first major speech to the National Assembly after parliamentary elections last month cost …

Incumbent Lebanese PM keeps post as economic crisis deepens
2 years, 6 months ago

Incumbent Lebanese PM keeps post as economic crisis deepens

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati won the support of more than 50 legislators Thursday to keep his post following last month’s parliamentary elections as the country’s multiple crises deepen with no solution in sight. The new government’s main mission will be to continue talks with the International Monetary Fund over an economic recovery plan for Lebanon, which is …

In 1st big campaign do, Macron unveils vision for 2nd term
2 years, 9 months ago

In 1st big campaign do, Macron unveils vision for 2nd term

Associated Press  

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 he is running …

France to work with Saudis to resolve crisis with Lebanon
3 years ago

France to work with Saudis to resolve crisis with Lebanon

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — France’s president and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince held a joint phone call with Lebanon’s prime minister during Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the kingdom on Saturday, in a significant gesture amid an unprecedented crisis between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. During the calls with Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Macron said France and Saudi Arabia expressed their commitment …

France to work with Saudi Arabia to resolve Lebanon crisis
3 years ago

France to work with Saudi Arabia to resolve Lebanon crisis

Al Jazeera  

Emmanuel Macron says France and Saudi Arabia are committed to resolve diplomatic row between Riyadh and Beirut. France and Saudi Arabia have held a joint phone call with Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati, a gesture seen as significant in resolving an unprecedented diplomatic crisis between Riyadh and Beirut. Macron said that during the call with Mikati, he and Prince Salman …

Lebanon PM Mikati among officials named in Pandora Papers
3 years, 2 months ago

Lebanon PM Mikati among officials named in Pandora Papers

Al Jazeera  

Mikati and other political and financial officials among hundreds of Lebanese listed in the offshore leak. Al Jazeera originally reported that Pandora Papers revealed that former Central Bank Deputy Governor Mohammad Baasiri co-owned an offshore company. Beirut, Lebanon – Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh are among several Lebanese political and financial officials named in the …

Lebanon’s new government only ‘a band-aid’, experts say
3 years, 3 months ago

Lebanon’s new government only ‘a band-aid’, experts say

Al Jazeera  

PM Najib Mikati is optimistic about getting Lebanon out of mire, but analysts say economic recovery is not on the horizon any time soon. Political analyst Bachar El-Halabi believes the Mikati government will implement some small-scale “cosmetic” reforms and patchwork solutions to secure votes for Lebanon’s traditional sectarian parties to stifle political opposition. “The newly formed government is expected to, …

Macron criticises ‘failing’ Lebanon politicians at fundraiser
3 years, 4 months ago

Macron criticises ‘failing’ Lebanon politicians at fundraiser

Al Jazeera  

French president renews call for formation of government able to implement reforms in crisis-hit Lebanon during donor conference on anniversary of Beirut port explosion. French President Emmanuel Macron has criticised a “failing” Lebanese political class he blamed for their country’s economic turmoil as he opened an international donors’ conference on the first anniversary of a massive explosion that ripped through …

‘No magic wand:' Lebanon’s new PM-designate urges unity
3 years, 4 months ago

‘No magic wand:' Lebanon’s new PM-designate urges unity

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s newly appointed Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati on Monday urged unity to begin recovery from a devastating economic and financial meltdown roiling the country. Mikati was also endorsed by former Sunni prime ministers including Hariri, who abandoned efforts to form a government after failing to agree with Aoun on the Cabinet’s makeup. Mikati’s designation would be the third …

Lebanon: Najib Mikati named new prime minister-designate
3 years, 4 months ago

Lebanon: Najib Mikati named new prime minister-designate

Al Jazeera  

The billionaire businessman is now tasked with forming a reformist government for a possible third stint as PM. Beirut, Lebanon – Billionaire businessman Najib Mikati was appointed as Lebanon’s new prime minister-designate on Monday following binding parliamentary consultations with President Michel Aoun. The businessman from the northern city of Tripoli received votes from most of Lebanon’s major political parties, including …

France sanctions Lebanese figures ‘for preventing crisis exit’
3 years, 7 months ago

France sanctions Lebanese figures ‘for preventing crisis exit’

Al Jazeera  

No names announced as French foreign minister says Paris imposes entry restrictions as a sanction for role in Lebanon’s political crisis or corruption. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has said Paris began imposing entry restrictions on certain Lebanese figures for alleged corruption or hampering efforts to find a solution to Lebanon’s protracted political crisis. “They can reassure themselves that …

AP Analysis: Dark days ahead for Lebanon as crisis bites
4 years, 2 months ago

AP Analysis: Dark days ahead for Lebanon as crisis bites

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. “Absent a major change in either side’s political calculations, the coming weeks will see …

Lebanese prime minister-designate resigns amid impasse
4 years, 2 months ago

Lebanese prime minister-designate resigns amid impasse

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 Lebanon’s prime minister-designate resigned Saturday amid a political impasse over …

Exclusive: French reform proposal for Lebanon delves into details
4 years, 3 months ago

Exclusive: French reform proposal for Lebanon delves into details

Al Jazeera  

France proposed a detailed draft list of sweeping reforms it is pressuring Lebanon to implement by year’s end. Electricity sector Within one month, the government will: Appoint officials to the National Electricity Regulatory Authority according to Law 462/2002 “without amendments”, and provide the Authority with the resources to carry out its work. Capital controls Within one month: Parliament should finalise …

Diplomat Mustapha Adib Poised to Become PM-designate in Crisis-hit Lebanon
4 years, 3 months ago

Diplomat Mustapha Adib Poised to Become PM-designate in Crisis-hit Lebanon

News 18  

Lebanon's president is holding consultations with heads of parliamentary blocs to designate a new prime minister for the crisis-stricken country, with a career diplomat poised to win the job on Monday. Lebanon's ambassador to Germany, Mustapha Adib, was expected to be named as prime minister-designate and asked to form a new government after winning the backing of major parties, including …

Lebanon leaders name favorite for PM before Macron’s visit
4 years, 3 months ago

Lebanon leaders name favorite for PM before Macron’s visit

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany appeared slated to become the crisis-stricken country’s next prime minister after getting the support of senior Sunni politicians on Sunday. “The target of political and national action at this stage must be to save Lebanon from what is suffering from,” said Fouad Siniora, a former prime minister, reading a joint statement. On Sunday, the …

AP Analysis: Will Beirut’s blast be a catalyst for change?
4 years, 4 months ago

AP Analysis: Will Beirut’s blast be a catalyst for change?

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The massive explosion and devastation triggered by thousands of tons of chemicals improperly stored in Beirut’s port is the culmination of decades of corruption that has driven one of the Middle East’s most spirited countries to ruin. The Lebanese people rose up many times before, including 15 years ago when former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri was assassinated in …

French foreign minister: IMF only way out of Lebanon crisis
4 years, 5 months ago

French foreign minister: IMF only way out of Lebanon crisis

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — France’s foreign minister said Thursday that talks with the International Monetary Fund are the only way out of Lebanon’s economic crisis, urging Lebanese officials to resume discussions with the lender that faltered over internal disagreements. Jean-Yves Le Drian, the first Western official to visit Lebanon since its economy began to unravel last year, said only concrete reforms would …

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