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COVID-19: G7 leaders boost vaccine commitment to poorer countries

Both the EU and the US announced on Friday that they will double their funding to the World Health Organisation's COVAX programme to €1bn and €3.3bn respectively.

France

COVID-19 vaccines: Macron proposes sending 3-5% of supplies to Africa

In an interview with the Financial Times, the French President said he would put the idea to Friday's meeting of G7 leaders.

France

Here's all you need to know about France's new separatism law

The legislation, which aims to give the country the means to fight Islamic radicalism, has been criticised for stigmatising the Muslim community.

World News

Macron and Harris to closely cooperate on COVID, climate and democracy

French President Emmanuel Macron and US Vice President Kamala Harris agreed on the need for bilateral cooperation on COVID, climate change and democracy in their first telephone exchange.

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Switzerland

COVID origin probe to continue despite lack of results from WHO team

As countries roll out vaccine programmes amid worries over new COVID variants, the WHO says there is still no definitive answer to the origins of the pandemic

World News

Euroviews. France has become Serbia's new best friend in the EU | View

"When President Vučić wants to talk with Europe, he will dial Macron’s number", argues Vuk Vuksanovic, an associate at LSE Ideas.

France

France seeks to change age of consent to protect children from abuse

President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to tighten legislation to help prevent violence against children after recent shocking scandals in France prompted tens of thousands of people to share their own stories of sexual abuse within their families.

France

110 NGOs criticise France's climate bill over 'lack of ambition'

France: 110 NGOs criticise draft bill on climate over 'lack of ambition'

World

France's top health adviser says third lockdown 'probably necessary'

Professor Jean-Francois Delfraissy has called for swift government action, amid rising concerns about the spread of new variants of the virus.

World News

Biden and Macron vow to strengthen ties and tackle shared challenges

A readout of the call between Biden and Macron from the White House said the new American president expressed "the desire to strengthen bilateral ties with our oldest ally."

France

Emmanuel Macron promises crackdown on incest following online campaign

The French president told victims they would "never be alone again" as he responded to an online conversation that went viral when social media users shared their traumatic stories of childhood incest.

France

Emmanuel Macron promises students one euro lockdown meals

Students whose mental health is suffering from prolonged isolation from classes and friends will also be offered "psychologist cheques".

France

French Muslims leaders back secular values in 'charter of principles'

The French Council of Muslim Worship (CFCM) also backed the creation of a council that will vouch imams preaching on French soil to reduce interference from other countries.

Green News

World leaders restart vital environmental talks after Covid delay

The One Planet Summit hopes to reignite discussions about protecting nature and people.

France

Macron out of quarantine after showing no COVID-19 symptoms

The French leader tested positive for COVID-19 seven days ago and was in self-isolation in La Lanterne, an official residence in Versailles.

France

Was Macron's conduct careless before his COVID-19 diagnosis?

Prior to his positive test result, the French president had attended multiple face-to-face events and held a number of working lunches - at least one of which has been criticised for potentially breaking the rules.

France

Macron in 'stable condition' after COVID-19 diagnosis, doctor says

The French president has developed a number of COVID-19 symptoms following his positive diagnosis, officials have said.

France

Macron proposes French constitutional referendum on climate change

The French president said the referendum would be on whether to amend the constitution to reflect the fight against climate change and protecting the environment.

United Kingdom

Brexit: Johnson snubbed by Merkel and Macron after requesting calls

Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have until Sunday to reach a deal after Brexit trade deal talks stalled.

France

Macron on EU-UK fishing feud: 'I'm not giving my piece of cake away'

Fishing rights have been one of the thorniest issues of the Brexit trade deal negotiations. Now Macron has weighed in.