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French MPs sing La Marseillaise in response to Paris attack
President Francois Hollande said that France’s constitution needed to be amended to better deal with crisis situations as he addressed both houses of
EU's Schulz expresses solidarity with Hollande at Versailles
President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz, who was present at Versailles to hear French President Francois Hollande’s special address to
'We will eradicate terrorism' Hollande vows in defiant response to Paris slaughter
French President Francois Hollande has called for a single coalition including the United States and Russia to vanquish ISIL militants in Syria, in
Paris attacks: François Hollande calls for unity and calm
Following is a translation of the televised address by President Francois Hollande during the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday
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Millions fall silent to mark Armistice Day
Millions of people across Europe and the world have taken part in Armistice Day commemorations. In the French capital, President Francois Hollande
France backs Greek efforts to renegotiate bailout
French President François Hollande rounded off a two-day visit to Athens by backing Greece’s request to begin bailout negotiations with its
Francois Hollande visits Iceland glacier
Europe Weekly: historic Merkel-Hollande address and first refugees relocated under EU plan
In this edition of Europe Weekly, all eyes were on French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel as they jointly addressed
Britain's anti-EU leader Farage slams Merkel-Hollande parliament address
Britain’s anti-EU leader Nigel Farage has lashed out a joint European Parliament address by the German Chancellor and French President. Angela Merkel
Migrant crisis dominates Merkel and Hollande's historic EU parliament address
Europe’s migrant crisis has dominated historic speeches by French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. They have
#inondations: French president visits flood-hit region
The French President flew straight to the stricken region by helicopter to show his solidarity with those affected by the flooding. 750 firefighters
Paris hosts Ukraine summit as Syria simmers in the background
French President Francois Hollande welcomes the presidents of Russia and Ukraine and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Paris. Vladimir Putin has
France accepts 24,000 refugees, prepares for airstrikes over Syria
French President Francois Hollande said France would take 24,000 people looking for refugee protection in Europe. Speaking at his bi-annual news
Merkle and Hollande urge 'unified' response to EU refugee crisis
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande have called for a “unified” response the EU’s worst refugee since World War
French hostage arrives in Paris after months held captive in Yemen
Back home, a Frenchwoman abducted in Yemen in February has arrived safely in Paris after being freed by her captors. Development worker Isabelle
French woman held captive in Yemen since February freed
A French woman who was abducted in Yemen in February has been freed and is expected in Paris on Friday morning, according to a statement from the
Egypt opens Suez Canal in lavish ceremony
Egypt has opened a major expansion to the Suez Canal to much fanfare. The project is being trumpeted as the basis of an economic turnaround for the
French farmers block Lyon despite €600mn aid plan proposal
French farmers blockade Lyon, despite the government's offer of a 600-million euro, 24-step aid plan, which would include tax exemptions.
Farmers: President calls for profits to be passed back down the value chain
Fresh from dealing with Greece, the French President is facing a crisis closer to home. Ahead of the start of the August getaway, farmers are
Eurozone calls for "solidarity and responsibility" at Greek summit
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tspiras was back in Brussels on Tuesday (July 7) for more emergency talks on his country’s debt crisis. After failing to