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Xi arrives in Paris as Macron pushes for united EU front

Xi arrives in Paris as Macron pushes for united EU front

Economy

Xi Jinping begins state visit to France

China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in France on the latest stage of his European tour.

World

Britain’s time in Europe is running out but there's still room in hell, jokes Tusk

With European elections fast approaching, the EU27 set April 12 as the new Brexit deadline day - making it clear they don’t want a reluctant Britain to participate in the poll.

Europe News

"Team Europe" defends liberalism in European elections

The European liberals did not chose a single candidate for leading the European Commission, but presented a list of seven names, including Belgian Guy Verhofstadt and Italian Emma Bonino. The other four are nationals from Germany, Spain, Slovenia, and Hungary.

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Watch: Macron gives his view on possible Brexit extension

Macron is among EU leaders that are today considering Theresa May's request to extend the Brexit deadline until June 30.

France

France sacks Paris's police chief, threatens ‘yellow vest’ protest ban

With pressure mounting, France’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said police strategy for maintaining order was not correctly executed, resulting in Paris police chief Michel Delpuech being replaced by the current state prefect of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, Didier Lallement

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here are the top stories from across Europe this morning that you need to know about.

France

Macron faces renewed pressure as Paris cleans up Yellow Vest riots

The French President cut short a weekend ski trip to hold a crisis meeting with ministers.

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Rioters set fire to a bank and ransack luxury shops in central Paris

Police fired tear gas and water cannons as the yellw vest protests turned violent again after weeks of relative calm and declining numbers of participants.

World News

Blazes, looting hit Paris as Gilets Jaunes seek new momentum

France's Gilets Jaunes take to the streets for 18th consecutive weekend as President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his Grand Debat on Friday.

World

Emmanuel Macron’s “Great Debate” is over - now it’s time to draw conclusions

French President faces difficult task to satisfy expectations of yellow vest movement

France

Macron's party rules out joining EU centrist group after Le Pen accusations

Macron's party rules out joining EU centrist group after Le Pen accusations

France

Euroviews. Macron: The face of a French renaissance or European nightmare? ǀ View

Emmanuel Macron’s latest vision for the future of Europe has leaders on edge. Is it part of a French renaissance or rather another example of classical French protectionism? Either way, smaller members of the European Union should be very worried.

World

Your Call in full: US vs. China in tech, and does the EU need saving?

Catch the full episode of Tuesday night's Your Call.

France

Macron letter urges significant reforms ahead of May's Euro-elections

French president Emmanuel Macron proposes a series of reforms ahead of May's European elections and warns in a letter that the EU faces serious dangers

World

Macron's EU 'renaissance' seeks to halt populist wave

"No, Mr. Macron, I'm not scared of you," said one MEP with the populist Swedish Democrats party during Raw Politics.

World

Raw Politics in full: Macron's EU 'renaissance' and Spain's elections

Catch the full episode of Tuesday evening's Raw Politics

France

Emmanuel Macron's manifesto - shortened

A bite-sized summary of Macron's policy letter.

Europe News

A roadmap for European renewal | View

"Never, since the Second World War, has Europe been as essential. Yet never has Europe been in so much danger."

France

Yellow vest numbers are down after 16 weekends of protest in France

The Interior Ministry reported that around 5,600 people were protesting across the country at 2pm on Saturday - at the same time last week it was almost double that number.