France

French public sector sets collision course with Macron with strikes

Protesters are challenging the French president's economic reform plans

22 March 2018

France

French feminist groups sceptical over on-the-spot fines for sexual har

Are on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment in the street a good idea? The French government plans a new law but some feminist groups believe it might be unenforceable and counterproductive.

21 March 2018

France

France agrees with UK that Russia to blame for spy nerve agent attack

After saying earlier that it needed proof of Russia’s involvement, President Macron’s office says there is “no other plausible explanation” and stands by its British ally.

15 March 2018

World News

Euroviews. What’s in a name for French political parties in transition? | View

A great deal and not much, says an expert in French politics from Sciences Po Lyon.

14 March 2018

India

Macron begins official visit to India

The French president's trip to India aims to strengthen trade, defence and political ties

10 March 2018

France

Farmers give Macron rough ride at trade fair

Annual agricultural salon often a point of political protest for visiting presidents

24 February 2018

Europe News

EU parliament rejects transnational lists

MEPS reject a post-Brexit plan for transnational lists but give strong backing to the Spitzenkandidat process.

7 February 2018

France

Macron honours murdered French official in Corsica

The French President's visit comes as the independence movement gains momentum on the Mediterranean island.

6 February 2018

United Kingdom

How the UK's anti-Brexit 'Renew' party is similar to Macron's En March

The UK's new centre-left party Renew has more than its pro-EU stance in common with its French cousin La Republique En Marche!

5 February 2018

France

Corsica: Nationalist show of strength ahead of Macron visit

A rally on Saturday called for greater autonomy on the French Mediterranean island

4 February 2018

France

French president blasts attack on 8-year-old boy

The boy was wearing a Jewish skullcap when he was attacked by two teenagers in a Paris suburb on Tuesday.

31 January 2018

France

French Government rallies round minister accused of rape

French Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin faces rape allegations dating back to 2009: prominent members of the Macron government have sprung to his defence.

29 January 2018

Business Series

Macron prepares to woo Davos

Climate change and reform of the Europe expected to dominate as French President Emmanuel Macron gets ready to address delegates at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

24 January 2018

United Kingdom

It was a 'mistake' to hold yes-no vote on Brexit, says Macron

He also believes French people would have voted to leave the EU given the same choice.

21 January 2018

United Kingdom

Macron says he will not allow Britain access to the single market post

The British prime minister greeted the French president at Britain's army officer training academy ahead of talks on defence cooperation.

18 January 2018

France

Bayeux Tapestry set for loan to UK after 950 years in France

France is to loan to Britain the embroidery illustrating the Norman conquest of England, President Macron is expected to announce during a UK visit on Thursday.

17 January 2018

France

French migrant policy under scrutiny as Emmanuel Macron visits Calais

The French president has visited the northern port – long a magnet for UK-bound migrants – to defend his government’s much-criticised immigration and asylum policy.

16 January 2018

China

Macron learns a little Mandarin

French President Tweets video of speech preparations.

9 January 2018

World News

Macron in China: why is he there?

President Emmanuel Macron has offered to open up France to Chinese investment. This is in exchange for greater access to Chinese markets for French companies. Macron has warned that existing trade imbalances will lead to protectionism.

9 January 2018

World News

Macron in China: 'The new Silk Road cannot be one-way'

"What I came to tell you, is that Europe is back!" the French president tells his Chinese hosts.

8 January 2018