Europe News France inches towards symbolic repeal of 'Code noir' slavery law France abolished enslaving humans more than 170 years ago and in 2001 recognised slavery and the slave trade as "crimes against humanity." 28/05/2026
Europe News New book reignites rumours of relationship between Macron and actress On Wednesday, Paris Match journalist Florian Tardif published his book "Un couple (presque) parfait" about Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron. 14/05/2026
Kenya Macron thanks Kipchoge for 'patience' after Nairobi morning run Macron joined marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge for an early morning run in Nairobi on day three of his Africa tour, later thanking the two-time Olympic champion for his "patience." 12/05/2026
Europe News France's Macron defends Europe in Africa and urges investment Macron, leading the two-day summit aimed at renewing France's engagement with Africa, said Europe was instead promoting "a strategy of autonomy" for both continents. 11/05/2026
Kenya 'I will make an order': Macron asks audience to leave if they want to chat during Nairobi summit French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a speaker at the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi to call for silence from a noisy audience, telling attendees to leave the room if they wanted to continue chatting during the speeches. 11/05/2026
No Comment Macron dances to ‘Hakuna Matata’ during welcome ceremony in Kenya French President Emmanuel Macron was welcomed with music, dancing and performances in Nairobi ahead of the Africa-France summit. 11/05/2026
Europe News Son of Myanmar's ousted leader appeals to Macron for proof of life The military's 2021 takeover prompted widespread public protests, whose violent suppression by security forces triggered an armed resistance that has now led to a state of civil war. 05/05/2026
Armenia Macron touts Armenia’s turning point, stealing the show at EPC summit French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit marked a visible shift for Armenia as he proclaimed “a Europe which goes from Iceland to the Caucasus” while being greeted with adulation — strolling avenues to La Marseillaise, singing Aznavour and receiving a medal to boot. 05/05/2026
No Comment Macron sings Aznavour song as Armenian PM Pashinyan plays drums at official dinner French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour’s “La Bohème” during an official dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums. 05/05/2026
Markets Euronews explains: What are eurobonds and why is it dividing the EU? What are eurobonds, and how could they help the European economy? Why is France pushing for more joint debt, and will it work? Euronews examines the case behind an asset that central banks and economists increasingly say makes economic sense but remains politically toxic for the EU. 28/04/2026
Europe News Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah Established in 1978, UNIFIL has more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries who patrol the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel. 22/04/2026
Europe News Lebanon's PM to visit France amid shaky truce and Israel tensions The visit highlights France's efforts to back the Lebanese state even as its diplomatic standing with Israel weakens. 21/04/2026
Europe News France and Poland discuss boosted defence ties as US wavers on Europe One theme Macron has repeatedly come back to is a "European preference" for military procurement to ensure greater independence and self-reliance on the continent. 20/04/2026
Europe News Europeans press ahead with Hormuz mission after Iran reopens strait Meeting in Paris, the leaders said that a neutral mission may still be needed to safeguard shipping and prevent renewed disruption in the vital trade route. 17/04/2026
France Macron promotes books and theatre as alternatives to screens French President Emmanuel Macron met with pupils in Villers-Cotterêts to promote a new “Offline Day” initiative aimed at reducing screen time among young people. The visit took place at the Cité internationale de la langue française, where students participated in reading and theatre workshops. 16/04/2026
Europe News Paris court jails ex-Élysée silverware keeper for porcelain theft ring A former presidential tableware steward was found guilty of stealing the pieces, his partner of helping sell them online, and a Louvre employee of buying some of the items. 16/04/2026