The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

Macrons file lawsuit against right-wing US podcaster over transgender claims

Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, filed a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against a right-wing US podcaster who claimed the spouse of the French president used to be a man.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 24, 2025

Macron names top military aide and ex-fighter pilot as new armed forces chief

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his closest military advisor, an experienced fighter pilot, as the new chief of staff of France's armed forces, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 24, 2025

France's first couple sue Candace Owens for defamation over claims that Brigitte Macron is a man

France's first couple plans to seek "substantial" damages from U.S. influencer Candace Owens if she continues claiming that President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte, is a man

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

Defence and tariffs top the agenda at Merz and Macron working dinner

As Merz hosted Macron in Berlin, their agenda included a long list of topics, such as defence, energy and EU trade policy.

Euronews · Jul 23, 2025

France's first couple sue right-wing influencer over claims Brigitte Macron is transgender

In the suit filed in the Delaware Superior Court, the Macrons said Owens had waged a "campaign of global humiliation" for personal gain to promote her podcast.

Euronews · Jul 23, 2025

Merz, Macron Huddle Over NATO And EU-US Trade Row

French President Emmanuel Macron met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Wednesday as they sought to present a united front on the US-EU trade row, NATO security and other pressing issues.

International Business Times · Jul 23, 2025

French President Sues MAGA Influencer for Pushing 'Known Conspiracy Theories' About His Wife

President Macron is suing Candace Owens for spreading false claims about his wife, including that she is a man and part of a CIA plot.

Latin Times · Jul 23, 2025

EU-US trade talks near 15% tariff deal, Brussels remains ready to retaliate

The European Commission and member states are discussing the possible use of the anti-coercion instrument, which would allow the bloc to target digital and financial services in the event of a failure to reach a deal with the US on tariffs.

Euronews · Jul 23, 2025

French president and wife sue rightwing US commentator Candace Owens for defamation

Owens has claimed that France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron, is a man, and that French president is controlled by CIA

The Guardian - US · Jul 23, 2025

EU and US nearing trade deal that would put 15% tariffs on imports from bloc

Rate would apply to most goods but bloc still hardening retaliatory measures in case Trump does not agree deal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025