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France pledges more resources to combat terrorism
French President François Hollande has announced additional resources to support victims and combat terrorism.
Renzi shatters illusion of unity in Bratislava
Matteo Renzi says he declined to share a podium with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande as he did not "share their conclusions".
Europe needs a clear vision of its future, Germany and France meet ahead of Bratislava
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Paris to meet the French President to swap notes ahead of the Bratislava summit of EU leaders, minus Britain on Friday.
Southern European leaders call for action to boost flagging EU growth
The Greek prime minister and other leaders in southern Europe have called for action to boost flagging growth, saying they needed a bigger say in Europe.
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Greece calls for pro-growth policies at 'Club Med' mini-summit
Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras has called for pro-growth policies at a meeting of Europe’s Mediterranean countries in Athens.
Hollande: strong words on democracy in the face of terrorism
French president François Hollande has spoken in Paris on the theme of democracy in the face of terrorism.
Emmanuel Macron resigns as French Economy Minister
France’s Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron has resigned from government.
French president criticises Turkey's 'contradictory' intervention in Syria
France’s president has criticised Turkey’s military push into northern Syria, saying that it risks escalating the conflict.
Renzi, Hollande and Merkel discuss security and the migrant crisis
The leaders of Italy, France and Germany have been meeting on board the Italian aircraft carrier ‘Garibaldi.
Merkel, Hollande and Renzi celebrate Europe in mini-summit after Brexit blow
The leaders of France, Germany and Italy are meeting on Monday to discuss how the European Union can best bounce back in the wake of Britain’s Brexit vote.
Fires lay waste to large areas of southern France
Seven people have been injured, four seriously, and thousands have been evacuated from their homes.
Notre Dame Mass commemorates slain priest Jacques Hamel
The French president and prime minister attended a service in Notre Dame cathedral on Wednesday (July 27) the day after two militants murdered 85-year-old priest Jacques Hamel in a Normandy…
France must 'do everything to defend the Republic' in wake of attacks
The wave of attacks in France is not only ramping up pressure on Francois Hollande’s government over security – it’s also putting inter-faith unity in the…
France must 'do everything to defend the Republic' in wake of attacks
The wave of attacks in France is not only ramping up pressure on Francois Hollande’s government over security – it’s also putting inter-faith unity in the…
President Hollande speaks of "severe Islamist threat" following priest murder
Following the murder of an elderly priest in a church in northern France by two men thought to be linked to ISIL, French President Francois Hollande has warned that the militant threat in the country
Brexit - a question of timing for Hollande and May
The journey matters as much as the destination for Theresa May, and she is clear she wants to take her time exit the EU.
'We are facing a long battle' says Hollande in wake of Nice attack
Speaking in Nice, after at least 84 people were killed after an attacker drove a truck through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day, French President Francois Hollande said: “We are facing a very long…
France's state of emergency to continue for three more months
Continuance of the state of national emergency comes after a lorry barreled through Bastille day crowds in Nice, leaving at least 80 dead
Witnesses to Nice attack shed light on events
Eyewitness accounts have begun to emerge after Thursday’s terrorist attacks in Nice.
Francois Hollande defends legacy in last Bastille Day interview
With less than a year until the next presidential election, Francois Hollande used his last Bastille Day address to defend his legacy.