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Macron outlines sweeping EU reform plans

The French President calls for wide-ranging changes to relaunch the EU and strengthen Europe.

France

Macron to unveil plans for Europe

New government in Berlin may put a dampener on Macron's plans for deeper eurozone integration

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France: thousands rally against labour reforms

The French far-left draws tens of thousands to a rally against controversial labour reforms.

France

Macron signs 5 decrees to overhaul French labour laws

President Macron has signed 5 decrees overhauling French labour laws, the first major economic reforms since he came to power

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USA

Macron takes softer stance than Trump in UN address

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the UN general assembly in New York

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Trump praises French military might in meeting with Macron

US President said he was so impressed with France's Bastille Day parade that he plans to hold one on Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Macron vows swift rebuilding in hurricane-hit French Caribbean

The French president made the pledge during a visit to Saint Martin, one of the hardest-hit islands

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European leaders visit islands devastated by Hurricane Irma

French president and other European leaders visit islands hit by Irma amid criticism over slow response

France

Why workers’ rights in France remain strong - even in the face of Macron’s reforms

Economy

Macron says IMF should have smaller role in European bailouts

During a trip to Athens, the French President called for greater financial solidarity between European countries, saying that dealing economic matters in the Eurozone, should be the prerogative of Eurozone members.

USA

Trump threats to cut ties with North Korea's business allies

The US president says all options remain on the table over Pyongyang while EU leaders call for tough new sanctions

France

Macron's push for global popularity

President Emmanuel Macron outlines plans to boost France's popularity internationally.

France

Meet France's new 'first dog' Nemo

Black labrador-griffon cross Nemo has joined Macron's entourage in the role of "first dog".

World News

EU and African leaders agree a new roadmap to tackle the flow of migrants into Europe

A new roadmap to tackle illegal trafficking and stem the flow of migrants and refugees into Europe from Africa has been agreed in Paris.

France

Leaders meet to tackle migrant crisis

European and African leaders met in Paris on Monday to seek an action plan to tackle the migrant crisis in the Meditteranean

France

Macron's uphill battle: easing French labour rules

It's a tricky week for French President Emmanuel Macron, as he and his government get back to work, starting with a sweeping labour reform that could spark some mass protests.

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Macron spends €26,000 on makeup in three months

French president Emmanuel Macron has spent €26,000 on makeup in the first three months of his presidency, according to French media.

France

The posted workers directive in seven questions

Everything you have always wanted to know about the posted workers law without daring to ask...

France

Macron honeymoon over after just 100 days

A poll indicates that only 36 percent of French people are satisfied with the actions of their new president.

France

Brigitte Macron ... or French First Lady?

The Elysee Palace in France has hit back in a controversy over plans by the president to create a formal role for his wife