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France: Yellow vests to run in European elections

Anti-establishment movement already has support from some Italian politicians

Italy

Italy's Salvini urges French voters not to back Macron

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini called France's Emmanuel Macron a "bad president" and urged the French people not to support his party in the upcoming European parliament elections.

France

What is Macron's Great National Debate? | Euronews Answers

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet mayors from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region on Thursday as part of his Great National Debate initiative. Why were the debates started and how do they work?

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World

Can new Franco-German treaty revive a fracturing EU?

Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron will sign a new Franco-German treaty - hoping to breathe new life into half a century of political partnership.

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World News

Yellow vests stage tenth Saturday of protest

The "yellow vest" protests - named after the fluorescent jackets French motorists must have in their cars - began in November over higher fuel taxes.

France

Gilets Jaunes protests enter tenth weekend across France

Protesters took to the streets across France for a tenth weekend of national action by the Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vest) movement.

Europe Decoded

What do French citizens want from their government? | #TheCube

Since December 8th, the town halls of small French towns throughout the country have asked their citizens to write down what their worries, questions and complaints for Macron are. Now, you can read what the people answered thanks to our interactive map.

France

Macron's ex-bodyguard Benalla in custody over diplomatic passports row

French president Emmanuel Macron's former bodyguard and security adviser, Alexandre Benalla, has been placed in custody as part of an investigation concerning his use of diplomatic passports, said the Paris prosecutor's office.

France

Macron says some impoverished members of society are 'mucking about'

As French president starts off a national debate aimed at uniting his nation, he immediately causes a rift.

France

'France is a country unlike any other': Emmanuel Macron's letter

The French president sets out an appeal to turn the anger of the Gilets Jaunes movement to concrete proposals for the future of his country.

World News

Europe briefing: 8 stories to know about today

We take a look at the biggest stories from across Europe that you need to know about today.

France

In letter to public, Macron launches debate to quell 'yellow vests'

President Emmanuel Macron has launched a national debate to appease the 'yellow vest' protesters.

France

France's Le Pen appeals to 'yellow vests' for Europe election

Marine Le Pen launched her campaign for the European Parliament election with an appeal to the Yellow Vest protesters.

France

Journalists becoming target for 'yellow vest' protesters

Journalists from various media organisations were attacked in the ninth weekend of yellow vest protests.

France

Gilets jaunes protestors met with clouds of tear gas throughout France

Paris was not the only city where protestors were met with aggressive pushback. The movement's leadership is seeking new arenas and new momentum for its weekly demonstrations

France

Yellow Vests: France to toughen up on undeclared protests

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced plans to punish people who hold undeclared protests.

France

Female 'yellow vests' march across France

Hundreds of women of the 'yellow vests' movement marched in French cities on Sunday.

France

Three quarters of French citizens unhappy with Macron's policies

As many as 75% of French people are unhappy with Emmanuel Macron's policies, a poll has found.

France

French police release key 'gilets jaunes' activist Eric Drouet

Police released a key activist in France's 'gilets jaunes' (yellow vests) movement on Thursday. Officers detained him the day before for organising a protest without declaring it to officials

France

Macron's fired bodyguard says he's kept contact with Elysee

2019 has barely started and French President Emmanuel Macron is already embroiled in a new scandal after his former bodyguard said he's kept contact with the presidency even after his sacking.