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.

15 January 2019

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.

14 January 2019

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.

14 January 2019

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.

13 January 2019

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.

13 January 2019

France

Journalists becoming target for 'yellow vest' protesters

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

13 January 2019

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

12 January 2019

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.

7 January 2019

France

Female 'yellow vests' march across France

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

6 January 2019

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.

4 January 2019

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

3 January 2019

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.

1 January 2019

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Yellow vest demonstrators clash with police in Paris

The turnout at 'yellow vest' protests in Paris, France appeared lower than previous weeks, authorities said

29 December 2018

France

Macron on Trump Syria pullout: 'I very deeply regret the decision'

French President Emmanuel Macron said he deeply regretted US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw some 2,000 US troops from Syria.

23 December 2018

France

Paris cleans up after the Yellow Vests

Paris and other cities in France are cleaning up after the fifth week of protests by the Gilets Jaunes, or Yellow Jackets

16 December 2018

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Macron homage to Strasbourg victims

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday paid homage to the victims of the Christmas market attack that left four dead and several others injured in Strasbourg.

15 December 2018

France

France's 'gilets jaunes' call for more protests this weekend

France's Gilet Jaunes protesters are calling for more protests across the country this weekend despite pleas from the government to end the demonstrations after the Strasbourg shootings and President Macron's concessions.

14 December 2018

World News

Euroviews. Is strategic, monetary independence Europe’s impossible dream? | View

Where do we draw the line between working without the United States and working against the United States, given the war of words over defence strategies and, lately, on a financial front?

13 December 2018

World News

Strasbourg shooter Cherif Chekatt is dead, police confirm

Strasbourg shooter Cherif Chekatt is dead, police confirm

13 December 2018

France

Left-leaning MPs table motion of no confidence in French government

They are upset over President Emmanuel Macron's handling of the "gilets jaunes" crisis.

12 December 2018