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French lawmakers prepare to vote on controversial rail reform

The battle between rail workers and the government is seen as Macron's biggest political challenge since taking office

Economy

Macron brands Trump tariffs move ‘illegal’ and vows EU response

The French president slams US ‘economic nationalism’ as EU leaders weigh up retaliation, as US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect.

France

Libya's rival leaders agree to hold elections in December

The breakthrough came at an international conference in Paris

France

Libyan leaders arrive in Paris for talks to restore order in the count

The rival factions are hoping to agree on a political roadmap, including elections

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France

France ‘committed’ to glyphosate herbicide ban despite MPs' rebuff

French MPs have rejected moves to ban the controversial herbicide despite President Macron’s vow to outlaw it within three years.

France

France offers fast-track citizenship for Mali 'Spider-man' hero

An illegal immigrant who climbed a high-rise to rescued a child has been hailed for his "exceptional act" by President Macron

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Migrant climbs an apartment block in Paris to save a dangling boy

Mamoudou Gassama is to be made a French citizen

World News

Macron meets with head of rights group 'Memorial'

President Macron has met with head of rights group 'Memorial' and Solzhenitsyn's widow in Russia

Russia

Macron and Putin lament cancellation of US-North Korea summit

The French and Russian presidents met in St. Petersburg

France

France pushes for tougher sexual harassment laws

After an online petition gathered more than 100,000 signatures, a proposed bill for new laws on sexual violence against women and children has been approved by French Parliament.

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As it happened this morning: Monday 14 May

Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning.

France

'One year is enough!': Anti-Macron protests continue in France

Thousands of people assembled in Paris on Sunday to protest ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s one year anniversary as leader.

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Macron, receiving Charlemagne prize, calls for an ambitious Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday urged Germany to be bold in its ambition for European renewal, saying the European Union could not afford to show weakness and division in the face of outside threats and resurgent nationalism within its borders.

Germany

Brussels Brief: Macron receives the Charlemagne prize

French President Emmanuel Macron will receive the Charlemagne prize on Thursday for "his vision of Europe." But what is the Charlemagne prize? Euronews answers your questions.

World News

World reacts to US decision to pull out of Iran nuclear deal

Iran's President Rohani says he will try to maintain a deal that works for his country but his threat was clear: if negotiations are unsatisfactory, Iran will recommence full uranium enrichment. European leaders, meanwhile, urge calm and restraint.

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Brief from Brussels: Is Macron making a mark one year on?

Economy

Macron's EU ambitions, one year on

After a year in office, how much progress has the French President made with his vision for a deeper Europe?

France

Macron's vision for Europe

In a speech at Versaille to mark his first year in office President Emmanuel Macron spoke of the battle for the heart of Europe and his vision for the continent

France

Emmanuel Macron's first year in power - could do better

The young president came to power promising to shake things up. But has he taken France a step back to presidential pomp and popular confrontation?

France

Tens of thousands protest in Paris against President Macron's economic reforms

His government is trying to re-boot the economy and reform everything from the education sector to the railways.