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What do we know about Macron's idea for a two-tier Europe?

Critics say Macron's plan is just an attempt to appease non-EU countries waiting in the wings, some of whom have been in the candidacy queue for years now.

Eco-Innovation

As G7 commits to banning Russian oil, is fermented fuel the answer?

Wheat husks, pulped sugar beets and onion peelings could help curb Europe’s energy crisis, as farmers brew up biogas from agricultural waste.

France

Paris trial underway into 2009 plane crash off coast of Comoros

Just one person survived the crash, a 12-year-old girl.

Home

French 'tiny houses' project giving the homeless a lifeline and a home

Participants in the project in Brittany take part in all aspects of the construction of the mobile homes and are given the keys afterward.

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France

Emmanuel Macron inaugurated for second term in office

The President of the Constitutional Council formally announced the results of the presidential election in front of 450 guests at the Elysée Palace.

France

France's left-wing parties agree on legislative alliance

The agreement has caused immense discord in the Socialist party, which for years had dominated French politics.

Euronews Witness

New life, new school: France welcomes Ukraine's refugee children

Around two million children have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February. Most are now living in other EU countries. Witness travels to France to see how schools in the country are helping Ukrainian minors adjust to their new surroundings.

France

France's left-wing parties on the verge of historic alliance

France's four left-wing parties are planning on joining forces ahead of the June legislative elections to put forth a challenge to President Emmanuel Macron.

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Clean-up in Paris after May Day protests

A day after May Day demonstrations, dozens of shops clear broken windows and clean graffitied walls, after being vandalised by protesters.

Europe News

Tourism in France surges after pandemic

Paris and the south of France welcomed 20% more tourists over the Easter weekend compared to 2019, despite the Ukraine war and lockdowns in Asia.

Eco-Innovation

Could human urine replace chemical fertilisers?

French researchers and NGOs have been experimenting with human urine-based fertilisers and the result have been promising.

France

France's left-wing parties discuss possible parliamentary coalition

France's left-wing parties are negotiating to determine if they can form an alliance ahead of the June parliamentary elections.

Ukraine

US, France continue to pledge military support and aid for Ukraine

The US and France promised continuing support to Ukraine to help the country fight the Russian invasion.

Culture news

Actor Michel Bouquet dies aged 96: Why he so important?

France's president attended a tribute to the French actor, the first since Jean Paul Belmondo, where he called the actor "a sacred monster".

Europe News

Euroviews. Euronews Debates: What does Macron's second term mean for Europe?

Five Members of the European Parliament shared their views and expectations about the newly re-elected French president.

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Macron targeted by tomato throw during first trip since re-election

President Emmanuel Macron was targeted this afternoon by a tomato throw during a walk in the Parisian suburb of Cergy-Pontoise, during his first trip since his re-election.

Europe Decoded

False claims of election fraud spread in France after 'computer error'

Social media users have falsely claimed that the second-round vote was marred by "fraud".

Culture news

French film changes name to avoid Russian "Z" symbol

Michel Hazanavicius has changed his latest film's title after Ukrainian filmmakers begged him to avoid its use of the symbol.

Europe News

'Significant win' for Brussels as France, Slovenia back pro-EU leaders

There were congratulatory messages across the EU27 as French voters backed Macron over Le Pen, and people in Slovenia preferred liberal newcomer Robert Golob to populist PM Janez Janša.

Culture news

Calls for Armenian resistance fighter to enter French Pantheon

Missak Manouchian fought the Nazis after fleeing the Armenian Genocide for France in the 1910s, now some call for him to enter the French Pantheon.