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Macron meets Merkel to push EU reform idea

Newly-elected French president Emmanuel Macron has wasted little time in pushing forward his desire to reform the European Union.

Germany

Macron meets Merkel in first overseas visit

His swift visit to Berlin, his first trip overseas, is aimed at underlining the importance of France's relationship with Germany, in his bid to relaunch the European project.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Have EU states lived up to their refugee resettlement promises?

Germany and France prepare for a re-set in relations It’s the fourth French President she is meeting as Chancellor.

France

In conciliatory move Macron appoints opposition member Édouard Philippe PM

Emmanuel Macron has chosen Édouard Philippe, a relatively unknown figure from outside his political party, to be his prime minister.

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France

Macron - the hard work starts now

France's 39-year-old president was unknown to the wider public three years ago and remains outside any of the traditional political groupings.

France

Hollande: "I leave France in a better state than I found it"

Having handed the keys of the Elysee to his successor Emmanuel Macron, former president Francois Hollande headed straight for the headquarters of the French Socialist Party.

France

Emmanuel Macron is sworn in as French president

Central Paris came to a standstill on Sunday for the inauguration of Emmanuel Macron as president of France.

France

Paris slips on Sunday best for Macron inauguration

The French Republic's youngest-ever president, Emmanuel Macron, takes office today in a handover ceremony in Paris.

Economy

State of the Union: Is Macron's EU honeymoon already over?

This is the State of the Union, euronews’ weekly roundup of EU affairs.

Economy

French private sector employment increases

It comes too late for outgoing president Francois Hollande, but France's economy added 49,400 private sector jobs between January and March.

Economy

Interview: EU's Moscovici hails Macron win

Efi koutsokosta, euronews: On Sunday (May 14), President Hollande is officially handing power to Emmanuel Macron, so what Brussels does expect from this new President, as we have seen that his victory

France

Legend or luxury - which car will France's new president choose for his investiture?

It is a strategic choice and not a question of personal preference for Emmanuel Macron.

France

Macron's election team announced; parity and probity

France's President-elect Emmanuel Macron has presented 428 candidates to fight the June parliamentary elections, a list that's strictly 50-50 men-women, with a majority having never held elected offic

France

Euroviews. Will Macron introduce France to the Sixth Republic?

France

Hollande warns Macron as France heads for political shake-up

"Lots remains to be done," the outgoing president told his successor ahead of Sunday's formal handover of power.

USA

Euroviews. Russia's cyber warfare is grabbing attention but missing its target

France

Euroviews. Macron's France aims to challenge Germany

France

Euroviews. What Macron’s victory means for Europe and the world?

In many ways, France was primed for a right-wing populist to win power: beyond having been hit hard by the eurozone crises of the past decade, voters have lately faced a wave of terrorist attacks. But the French displayed a level of political maturity and intelligence that others might rightly envy.

France

France: Hollande-Macron handover set for Sunday

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France

Macron's battle for the National Assembly

France's president-elect faces an uphill task to win a majority in next month's parliamentary elections