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Macron calls for 'return to authority, starting with the family'

The French president went on to also blame social networks for contributing to the unrest.

France

Macron: France needs to learn from recent riots

This was the President's message to his new cabinet, meeting for the first time since Thursday's government reshuffle.

France

Enquiry finds Macron helped establish Uber in France

A parliamentary committee has concluded that President Emmanuel Macron helped establish the cab-hailing firm Uber in France by way of a "privileged" relationship with the online platform.

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Macron threatens to cut off social media during protests

French president Emmanuel Macron claims that protesters are using Snapchat, TikTok, and Telegram to film violent events and organise illegal gatherings.

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France’s Macron weakened by crisis over teen killed by police

Even in normal times Emmanuel Macron needed allies' help governing France.

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Namasté France 2023: Festival to showcase the best of Indian culture

From 6 to 9 July, France will host a festival showcasing the best of Indian culture, featuring performances from Shakti and Amjad Ali Khan.

France

French mayors unite in opposing six days of violent protests

Mayors across France have held rallies to oppose almost a week of violent protests following the fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer

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Why is social media being blamed for fueling riots in France?

Riots were triggered after a 17-year-old called Nahel was shot by French police. Social media is now being partly blamed for adding fuel to the fire.

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WATCH: Cars burn in Paris suburb as anger grows over police shooting

Around 2,000 French security forces were deployed on Wednesday evening amid fears of more violent protests.

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Head of NATO meets Macron as Sweden still blocked from joining

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday he has called a meeting of senior officials from Turkey, Sweden and Finland for July 6th

France

Credit card and cash fines for drugs announces French President Macron

On the spot credit card or cash fines for drugs will range from €200 to €2,500.

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Global climate summit in Paris fails to agree ambitious plans

Delegates at a global summit in Paris on finance an climate have failed to agree extra measures to limit greenhouse gas emissions and support poorer countries

Europe News

World leaders gather to tackle the climate crisis via finanical means

International political and business leaders are discussing reforms to the global financial system to better tackle climate and poverty challenges.

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Euroviews. Macron's Paris summit is a chance to fix the climate funding emergency

The Summit for a New Global Financing Pact is more than another date in the geopolitical calendar. It’s a platform to start urgent dialogue, share innovative ideas and promote joint action among key actors, Danny Alexander writes.

World News

Europe needs own air defence to avoid reliance on US, urges Macron

The French President reiterated his call for an independent European defence system.

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WATCH: Macron opens Paris Air Show after four-year break

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives by H160 helicopter, the latest addition to the Airbus Helicopters range, to open the 54th Le Bourget International Paris Air Show, the world's largest.

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Poverty, climate, stability on agenda as Saudi prince visits France

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Friday with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris as part of an official visit, during which he will also participate in a global financing summit aimed at fighting poverty and climate change.

Tech News

VivaTech 2023: What to expect from this week’s tech show in Paris

VivaTech is returning for its seventh year. This is what you can expect from one of Europe's biggest tech and start-up events in Paris.

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Emmanuel Macron to unveil ambitious plan to boost French tech and AI

French President Emmanuel Macron will unveil a new plan to support the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and tech start-ups in France.

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The presidents of France and Italy see a new exhibition at the Louvre

Emmanuel Macron and Sergio Mattarella visited the Louvre on Wednesday as a new exhibition called 'Naples in Paris' opened. Italian renaissance classics will hang in the French capital and the two presidents were keen to celebrate the links between the two countries.