The Latest Breaking News from Elysee

Paris motor show: Macron urges European preference amid Chinese competition

On Monday, the French president will open his final Paris Motor Show, pushing his "Made in Europe" agenda: tying state aid for this key industry to genuinely EU-based production.

Euronews · Oct 11

Emmanuel Macron and Pope Leo XIV set out clashing world views at first meeting in France

Speaking at the Elysée, the pontiff set the tone for his first visit to France; dialogue with the Republic, warnings over AI and a call for peace, while acknowledging ongoing disagreements.

Euronews · Sep 25

Pope Leo Issues Stark AI Warning in Paris: Humanity Must Avoid a 'Paradise of Machines'

Speaking at the Élysée Palace in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, Leo placed AI and the ethical questions surrounding rapidly advancing technology.

International Business Times · Sep 25

Bayeux Tapestry: Macron to open London exhibition

"A particularly significant moment, initiated by the President of the Republic to strengthen Franco-British relations", according to the Elysée. The French president thus intends to "highlight" the "exceptional loan" he personally approved in 2025.

Euronews · Aug 28

From Middle East to e-sports: Macron hosts Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Long ostracised on the international stage after the murder of Saudi journalist and dissident Jamal Khashoggi, "MBS" has in recent years regained status as a valued strategic partner.

Euronews · Aug 23

French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s

Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislation

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

The bill would have barred children younger than 15 from opening a social media account from September 1. Accounts already open would be closed ‌within four months ⁠by social ⁠media platforms, which would also need to use age verification approved by the French privacy regulator.

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Ukraine's allies gather in Paris as Kremlin dismisses 'coalition of warmongers'

Allies of Ukraine gathered in Paris on Monday alongside President Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm their support for Kyiv and step up pressure on Russia, at a summit of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing" that the Kremlin promptly dismissed as a meeting of leaders who "do not want peace".

Radio France Internationale · Jul 13

Emmanuel Macron hosts Giorgia Meloni for Riviera talks after Trump rift

One of Europe's most prominent right-wing leaders arrived in the resort of Antibes on the French Riviera for her first bilateral summit with Macron.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme

France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation in the face of increasing Russian hostilities and souring…

France 24 · Jun 8