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Coronavirus: Infections in France too low 'to avoid second wave'

The Institut Pasteur estimated that 3.7 million people — 5.7% of the population — will have been infected with COVID-19 by May 11 but that 70% is needed for herd immunity.

21/04/2020

China

China denies 'cover-up' after Wuhan COVID-19 deaths rise 50%

New figures show there have been nearly 1,300 extra deaths in Wuhan than previously reported.

17/04/2020

France

COVID-19 is 'moment of truth' for EU, says Macron

The French President said there was "no choice" but for the bloc to set up a fund that "could issue common debt with a common guarantee"; putting himself in opposition with Berlin.

17/04/2020

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Notre Dame Cathedral`'s bell rings a year after devastating fire

It was to mark a year since a massive blaze in Paris nearly destroyed one of the world's most revered monuments.

16/04/2020

France

Anti-malaria drugs should be tested to tackle COVID-19 says Macron

The French leader said the controversial dual therapy championed by Didier Raoult involving anti-malaria drugs should be vigorously tested as soon as possible.

16/04/2020

France

Coronavirus: Macron announces France lockdown extension until May 11

The French president has announced a month-long extension to a country-wide lockdown which began on March 17.

13/04/2020

France

COVID-19: Macron meets biologist campaigning for chroloquine treatment

Raoult, a prominent virologist, has caused controversy within the French scientific community for insisting the anti-malaria drug chloroquine can beat the novel coronavirus.

09/04/2020

World News

France will send COVID-19 patients from east to west via special train

Each carriage will have four patients and a team of six health workers.

25/03/2020

World News

Euroviews. EU leaders need to be communicating a shared vision to get us through the coronavirus crisis ǀ View

The role of the European institutions has been seriously questioned during the past two weeks. As a passionate European, this hurts to see. Despite the efforts of the European Commission to help and to intervene in the crisis, member states have decided rather to take a national approach.

19/03/2020

World News

Macron says the EU's external borders will close for 30 days

Macron says the EU's external borders will close for 30 days

16/03/2020

Europe News

The Brief: Circular economy, enlargement and containing coronavirus

We continue our assessment of Team Ursula's first 100 days with a look at the bloc's new policy for new members hoping to join (North Macedonia, Albania) and also at the just launched circular economy strategy.

12/03/2020

France

Coronavirus: Macron strolls Champs Elysées in 'message of confidence'

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron walked hand-in-hand on Paris' Champs-Elysees on Monday "to send a message of confidence to the French economy" amid coronavirus.

09/03/2020

Europe News

Losing face: French mask maker scraps NHS order amid COVID-19 shortage

Paris is keeping French-made protective masks inside the country amid a coronavirus-inspired shortage. But it's proving awkward for its loyalist customers.

06/03/2020

France

Macron government survives no-confidence votes over use of '49.3'

After surviving two no-confidence votes, the French government can now go ahead with reforms to pensions and retirement ages.

03/03/2020

France

Macron tells farmers he opposes cuts to agricultural subsidies

France is the main beneficiary of EU agricultural subsidies. After Brexit there's a large hole in the EU's budget but the French president says he'll oppose any subsidy cuts.

22/02/2020

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Macron defends EU agricultural policy at Paris showcase

French President Emmanuel Macron spent the day shaking hands with farmers and tasting regional specialities

22/02/2020

France

France's Macron announces 'crack down' on 'Islamist separatism'

The French president spoke of what he described as the fight against "separatism" in a speech given in Mulhouse, eastern France.

18/02/2020

France

Emmanuel Macron's pension reform plan introduced to parliament

The debate is expected to be heated after months of strikes and street protests in opposition to the reform.

17/02/2020

France

Agnes Buzyn is new Paris mayoral candidate after Griveaux sex video

Agnes Buzyn replaces Benjamin Griveaux as Paris mayoral candidate after sex video scandal

16/02/2020

France

France's Macron to unveil measures to protect Mont Blanc from 'wackos'

A local mayor said poor legislation allows "pseudo mountaineers" to put their lives and that of others in danger.

13/02/2020