Europe France's Macron to outline plans to curb Delta variant as cases spike Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce new measures just days after lifting them as new infections fuelled by the more contagious Delta variant soar. 12/07/2021
brussels bureau 17 EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid row over new Hungarian law "We must continue fighting against discrimination towards the LGBT community, reaffirming our defence of their fundamental rights," the leaders say. 24/06/2021
France French regional elections matter more than you think. Here is why The far-right could capture the presidency of at least one French region for the first time, less than one year before France's presidential election. 18/06/2021
United Kingdom N Ireland: Macron tells Johnson to keep his word on Brexit accords The French President said a reset of Franco-British relations depends on respect for binding Brexit agreements, while the UK Prime Minister called for 'pragmatism and compromise' over the Northern Ireland Protocol. 12/06/2021
France Man who slapped Macron will spend at least 4 months behind bars Damien T., 28, will stand immediate trial on Thursday after he admitted slapping the French president in an incident that shocked the nation. 10/06/2021
France Emmanuel Macron slapped in face during visit to southern France Macron, who was on a visit to a Drôme hospitality school, was struck in the face while shaking hands with a member of the public. 08/06/2021
France France vaccination: Over 18s will be able to get a jab from June 15 The announcement comes a day after Macron outlined his plan to phase out COVID-19 restrictions across the country. It aims for most non-essential businesses including bars and restaurants to fully reopen on June 9. 30/04/2021
