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France denies softening stance on Irish backstop

"These [reports] are without any foundation... The French position is that of the European Union: the withdrawal agreement is not renegotiable," an official from Macron's Elysee office said.

France

'Yellow vests': Macron slams abuse of French philosopher at protests

They shouted: "Go back to Tel Aviv!", "We are France!", and "Zionist!".

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'Gilets worn'? Yellow vest protesters 'tired' but vow to carry on

In November around 300,000 people took to the streets across cities in France. Last week there were around 50,000, according to government estimates, but organisers put the figure at more than 100,000.

France

Gilets jaunes: Paramilitaries 'ready to intervene' in France protests

“We have guys, paramilitaries, who are ready to intervene,” said Christophe Chalencon, a key figure in the "yellow vests" movement. “Because they too want to topple the power."

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Majority of French people want 'gilets jaunes' protests to end: poll

Following nearly three months of anti-government protests in France, most people now say they want the demonstrations to end, according to a poll by Elabe for BFMTV.

France

Former boxer in 'Yellow Vest' protest gets one year jail sentence

Christophe Dettinger, a former boxer who hit police during a 'Yellow vest' protest was handed an 18-month suspended sentence in addition to jail time on Wednesday.

World News

French, Germans trust Putin more than Trump, survey finds

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is trusted to do the right thing regarding world affairs by a majority of people in six countries — the highest of five world leaders.

World

"This is a stupid attitude that goes against the interests of our country," says former Italian MP

In a move not seen since World War Two, France has recalled its ambassador to Italy after months of a simmering diplomatic row.

France

The populists trying to lure France's 'yellow vests'

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio met a senior 'yellow vest' figure on Tuesday. Jean-Luc Melenchon and Marine Le Pen have also tried to align their parties with the grassroots campaign.

France

Macron proclaims he's a gilet jaune too if it means 'better pay'

Having previously made comments that caused controversy, French President Emmanuel Macron has again created a stir for a statement he made in a private meeting with French media.

France

French authorities ask Google to remove photo of Macron as Pinochet

The French government has allegedly requested that Google removes a photomontage of Macron as Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.

Egypt

Macron presses Egypt's Al-Sisi on human rights during official visit

French president Emmanuel Macron has said that stability and human rights are necessary in Egypt

France

Macron dismisses Salvini and Di Maio's attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed as insignificant the recent verbal attacks by Italy's two deputy prime ministers.

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Paris protest at violence of yellow vest movement

Thousands of people gathered on Sunday to protest against violence during Paris' ongoing yellow vest demonstrations.

France

Anti-gilets jaunes protesters 'foulards rouges' march in Paris

The 'Foulards rouges' marched in Paris on Sunday to protest the gilets jaunes movement.

Europe News

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.

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.