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France denies softening stance on Irish backstop

"These [reports] are without any foundation... The French position is that of the European Union: the withdrawal agreement is not renegotiable," an official from Macron's Elysee office said.

United Arab Emirates

France's Naval Group signs warship construction deal with Saudi Arabia

The agreement includes building warships and frigates in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture with the French firm. Military deals with Saudi Arabia have come under renewed scrutiny since the October killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

World News

French schools could replace 'mother and father' with 'parent 1 and 2'

A children's guardians could no longer be labelled “mother” and “father” on official French school documents, but “parent 1” and “parent 2”.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Friends and foes, Varoufakis comeback and Hungary baby boom

In this edition MEPs say France and Italy are like squabbling cousins, Yanis Varoufakis talks about 'a special place in hell' and we ask women about Hungary's new tax policy to boost their population.

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World

"If you want to protect Europe, talk without hypocrisy," says Italian Five Star MP Manlio di Stefano

"If you want to protect Europe, talk without hypocrisy" - Good Morning Europe speaks to Italian 5 Star MP Manlio di Stefano about Venezuela, France, and the upcoming EU elections.

France

Majority of French people want 'gilets jaunes' protests to end: poll

Following nearly three months of anti-government protests in France, most people now say they want the demonstrations to end, according to a poll by Elabe for BFMTV.

World News

How can you tell the real age of an undocumented migrant?

When turning 18 can mean a migrant's asylum request is four times more likely to be refused, how can authorities find out a person's real age?

France

Former boxer in 'Yellow Vest' protest gets one year jail sentence

Christophe Dettinger, a former boxer who hit police during a 'Yellow vest' protest was handed an 18-month suspended sentence in addition to jail time on Wednesday.

France

Carlos Ghosn stripped of €26m bonus for not turning up to work

The French carmaker Renault said its former CEO, who has been in prison since November, could not have his performance bonus because he hadn't been "present" for the whole year.

World

Votes, flags and eurosceptics | Raw Politics Ballot Buzz

On today's edition of Ballot Buzz, anti-EU parties are predicted to gain power in the European Parliament, people are encouraged to vote and the EU flag makes its way into French classrooms.

France

French MPs vote for mandatory EU flags in classrooms

"Schools are not barracks," said one MP critical of the move.

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Here is our round-up of key stories from across Europe today.

Sport

Japanese judoka dominate first day of Paris Grand Slam with four golds

Japanese judoka dominated Day 1 of the Paris Grand Slam with four gold medals, while French ace Agbegnenou thrilled the home crowd after winning gold

France

Exclusive: Top Euro MEPs blast Italy's 'big mistake' over France spat

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Antonio Tajani and Manfred Weber had plenty to say on Italy's ongoing spat with France.

World

"This is a stupid attitude that goes against the interests of our country," says former Italian MP

In a move not seen since World War Two, France has recalled its ambassador to Italy after months of a simmering diplomatic row.

United Kingdom

Emiliano Sala: Body recovered from plane identified as footballer

Body recovered from plane that crashed in English Channel identified as Emiliano Sala: Police

World

Raw Politics: Will rising tensions between France and Italy boil over?

Watch Italian MEP Ignazio Corrao and Euronews' Grégoire Lory discuss the deteriorating relations between France and Italy.

Chad

French fighter jets bomb Chadian rebels in support of Deby's regime

Deby's regime is widely perceived by its Western allies as a key partner in the fight against Islamic terror groups, which is why he has retained their support thus far.

France

Tajani hits out at Di Maio after France-Italy row intensifies

"For several months France has been the subject of repeated accusations, unfounded attacks and outrageous declarations," France's foreign ministry said in a statement.

France

Take-off: France & Germany begin project to build new fighter jets

It is the first act of a joint programme that will see the building of a combat aircraft and associated weapons, such as drones.