France Macron faces backlash from US and Israel over recognition of Palestine The move to formalise France's recognition of Palestine, announced on Thursday, sparked immediate backlash from Israel and the US, while it was welcomed by several European and Arab leaders. 25/07/2025
Europe News Macron announces that France will recognise Palestine as a state In a statement published on Thursday night, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognise Palestine as a state, a move that is to be formalised at the UN General Assembly this coming September. 24/07/2025
Economy EU member states adopt retaliatory hit list in response to US tariffs The member states adopted on Thursday morning the list of countermeasures targeting €93 billions' worth of US products in response to US tariffs, but the Commission is yet to follow suit. It will only come into effect on August 7 if the two parties fail to reach an agreement. 24/07/2025
Germany Defence and tariffs top the agenda at Merz and Macron working dinner As Merz hosted Macron in Berlin, their agenda included a long list of topics, such as defence, energy and EU trade policy. 23/07/2025
France Macrons sue Candace Owens over claims first lady is transgender In the suit filed in the Delaware Superior Court, the Macrons said Owens had waged a "campaign of global humiliation" for personal gain to promote her podcast. 23/07/2025
No Comment Macron visits Tour de France as Pogačar wins stage 12 at Hautacam French President Emmanuel Macron watched as Tadej Pogačar secured a dominant solo victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey atop Hautacam. 18/07/2025
Economy French PM proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce deficit France’s public deficit hit 5.8% of GDP in 2024, totalling €168.6 billion, a figure well above the maximum allowed by EU rules. 15/07/2025
No Comment WATCH: Bastille Day celebrations in Paris Thousands took part in Bastille Day events across France, with a military parade in Paris and international troops on display. 14/07/2025
No Comment France holds annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris French President Emmanuel Macron led a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe on Monday as France held its annual Bastille Day parade and events across the country. 14/07/2025
France France to invest billions in defence of Europe's freedom, Macron says French President Emmanuel Macron outlined plans on Sunday to boost defence spending in France, warning Europe is facing a "greater threat" than at any time since the end of World War II. 14/07/2025
Europe News Gisèle Pelicot among hundreds set to receive France's Legion of Honour France's Legion of Honour will be awarded to 589 individuals, including historian Mona Ozouf and musician Pharrell Williams, in recognition of their contributions to society. 13/07/2025
Europe News UK and France launch pilot scheme to further deter Channel crossings France will accept the returned migrants in exchange for the UK taking in an equal number of asylum seekers who have family ties in Britain, the leaders of the two countries announced on Thursday. 11/07/2025
Europe News UK and France to unveil 'one in, one out' migrant boat deal The deal, if agreed, would initially allow up to 50 small boat arrivals to be returned to France weekly. 10/07/2025
Culture news The Bayeux Tapestry headed to UK for first time in nearly 1,000 years The treasured 11th-century artwork will be on loan from France - a move that has been described by the UK Culture Secretary as "a symbol of our shared history with our friends in France, a relationship built over centuries and one that continues to endure." 09/07/2025
Europe News France and the UK can 'save Europe' by working together, Macron says Macron’s three-day trip is the first state visit to the UK by a European Union head of state since Brexit and a symbol of the British government's desire to reset relations with the bloc after its withdrawal from the EU in 2020. 08/07/2025
Europe News European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice According to several sources, the agreement reached by the EU and the Mercosur countries has been reviewed by the European Commission’s legal service and translated, but its submission to the Member States for ratification has been put on hold. 08/07/2025
Europe News France's Macron visits UK with migration, Ukraine topping the agenda The French leader is set to arrive in Britain on Tuesday for a three-day state visit blending political talks and royal ceremony. 08/07/2025
Europe News France launches 'diplomatic reserve' to boost soft power The government hopes the first contingent will attract 1,000 reservists before the end of the year. 03/07/2025
Europe News Emmanuel Macron has first phone call with Vladimir Putin since 2022 Macron and Putin held regular discussions around the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Macron visiting Putin in Russia in February 2022, but dialogue eventually stalled. 01/07/2025
Europe News France sets framework for EU's 2040 climate targets On 2 July, the European Commission is due to present its proposal for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040. France is already opening the debate and determining its priorities for future climate policy. 30/06/2025