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EU leaders meet in Versailles to discuss Ukraine war and gas imports

The informal gathering will focus on plans to rapidly slash the EU's gas imports from Russia.

France

French President Emmanuel Macron announces candidacy for reelection

Macron's rivals have accused him of covertly campaigning through his role and thus not abiding by the rules.

Ukraine

Kremlin says 'premature' to discuss Putin-Biden summit over Ukraine

The White House said that the meeting, brokered by France's Emmanuel Macron, would only proceed as long as Russia holds off on launching an assault in Ukraine.

Tech News

Tech this week: Texas sues Facebook over facial-recognition practises

Meta’s Facebook is in hot water with the state of Texas and French president Emmanuel Macron wants Europe to defend its sovereignty in space.

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France

France: Rivals claim foul play as Macron waits to declare candidacy

Critics say he’s unfairly using his taxpayer-funded presidential pulpit to campaign for a second term while dragging out his widely expected announcement as long as possible.

Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: 'Swift, severe costs' to invasion, Biden warns Putin

Before his conversation with Biden, the Russian president also spoke with the French President Emmanuel Macron, who said that Putin was interested in finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis.

Economy

Europe's week: Ukraine, Warsaw fines, microchips & Maastricht turns 30

It was a week of frantic shuttle diplomacy as Western leaders raced between cities in an attempt to avert war in Ukraine.

Russia

Macron refused to take Russian COVID-19 test before meeting Putin

The photo of the two leaders sitting six metres apart has sparked much debate online.

Ukraine

Concrete solutions possible over Russia-Ukraine crisis, says Macron

After Moscow and Kyiv, Macron landed in Berlin on Tuesday evening, where he said a challenging dialogue with the Kremlin was "the only way to make peace possible in Ukraine".

Ukraine

Scholz: Germany and US 'absolutely united' on Russia sanctions

Germany's Chancellor Scholz visits the US amid criticism of his government's stance towards Russia, while the French president hopes to convince Moscow to stand down over Ukraine.

France

France: Far-right candidates clamour for support before April election

At this stage, Marie Le Pen or Valerie Pecresse appear most likely to reach a runoff against Emmanuel Macron.

Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: First US troops land in Poland as Xi backs Putin

Here are things to know about the international tensions surrounding Ukraine.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates | The South Africa perspective: Can the EU & Africa reboot their relationship?

In partnership with Brand South Africa

A panel of experts discusses the key challenges facing the EU-Africa partnership today, including energy, security, education and the economy.

France

In France, Emmanuel Macron calls for new rules to halt migrant flows

Immigration is a key issue at this year's presidential election, which pits Macron against two far-right candidates.

France

France, Iran discuss nuclear deal, Macron asks for prisoner release

The "long conversation" on Saturday evening revolved around renewed commitments from Tehran, which claims that progress was made, but that "important issues remain".

Ukraine

Macron says cost to Russia will be 'very high' if it attacks Ukraine

Speaking alongside Chancellor Scholz, the French president also said France and Germany were united in seeking to defuse the crisis.

World News

Euroviews. France's EU presidency can lay the foundations of a new Europe | View

Emmanuel Macron's ambitious agenda can mark the beginning of a new stage in Europe’s development, writes Professor Alberto Alemanno.

France

Rival politicians accuse Macron of using EU to attract votes

With the French president speaking at the European Parliament on Wednesday, a number of his opponents state he is using the country's EU presidency as an electoral stepping stone.

Europe News

Watch: Macron calls for bolder EU action on climate and security

On climate, the French leader urged the EU "to move from words to deeds" and proposed adding the protection of the environment into the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rghts.

Economy

What is the EU's Stability and Growth Pact and why is it important?

The bloc's fiscal rulebook has been suspended until next year to stave off any unwanted economic consequences of the pandemic.