Sir Keir Starmer to meet Emmanuel Macron on Thursday The meeting will focus on areas such as support for Ukraine, tech and AI. The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025
The awkward tributes to Jean-Marie Le Pen show how much power his daughter now wields The far-right leader leaves behind a less welcoming, less tolerant France – that is perhaps ready to elect Marine Le Pen as president, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025
Elon Musk’s attacks on Europe’s leaders and embrace of its far right signals to U.S. allies their relationship is set to change Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a major force in U.S. politics, is taking his influence to Europe. Fortune · Jan 8, 2025
Blinken to receive France's top honour in final diplomatic mission US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Paris on Wednesday to receive France's highest honour during what is likely to be his final diplomatic mission before Donald Trump returns to power. Radio France Internationale · Jan 8, 2025
Senegal and Chad rebuke Macron over 'inaccurate' French troop withdrawal claims The Senegalese prime minister and the Chadian foreign minister have condemned claims made by Emmanuel Macron regarding negotiations about the withdrawal of French troops from several African countries, dismissing them as inaccurate. Radio France Internationale · Jan 7, 2025
France Warns Iran's Nuclear Program Nearing 'Point Of No Return' French President Macron warns of Iran's advancing nuclear program, raising concerns about potential sanctions and diplomatic efforts to address the situation. Top News · Jan 7, 2025
Jean-Marie Le Pen obituary Leader of the Front National who took the far right into the mainstream of French politics The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025
Elon Musk's Political Interventions Stir Concern Across Europe Elon Musk's political interventions in Europe raise concerns over far-right endorsements and social media controversies. Top News · Jan 7, 2025
Jean-Marie Le Pen died knowing his extremist far-right politics have been successfully mainstreamed in France The death of Jean-Marie Le Pen, former leader of the party once known as the National Front, occurs at a time when the mainstreaming of far-right politics in France seems almost complete. The Conversation · Jan 7, 2025
Jean-Marie Le Pen, Architect Of French Far-right Surge, Dies At 96 Jean-Marie Le Pen, an extreme right-winger who haunted the French political establishment for decades, died on Tuesday aged 96, dividing opinion until the end. International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025
Senegal And Chad Assert Sovereignty By Ousting French Troops Senegal and Chad assert sovereignty in decision to remove French troops, amid Macron's proposed troop reduction in Africa. Critics question French military... Top News · Jan 7, 2025
Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision Senegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025
France Honors Charlie Hebdo Victims, Defends Freedom Of Speech France commemorates 10th anniversary of Charlie Hebdo attack, emphasizing unity and freedom of speech. Top News · Jan 7, 2025
Macron Irks Allies, Left With Africa 'Forgot To Say Thank You' Jibe President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced an angry backlash from France's remaining allies in West Africa and accusations at home of showing a neo-colonialist attitude after lamenting that African countries "forgot to say thank you" for France's decade-long military deployment to fight an Islamist insurgency. International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025
International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025 Key Dates In The Rise Of The French Far Right Here is a short history of the French far-right National Front, whose historic leader and co-founder Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday aged 96.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 7, 2025 Trudeau steps down in the face of slumping polls and party divisions Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday, saying he would leave office as soon as his party chooses a new leader, with slumping polls and internal division taking their toll.
Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025 European leaders turn on Elon Musk over attempts to sway voters amid Keir Starmer row Elon Musk rejects criticism from European leaders of attempting to sway elections outside the US
International Business Times · Jan 7, 2025 France To Remember Charlie Hebdo Attacks 10 Years On France is set to mark Tuesday 10 years since an Islamist attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper that shocked the country and led to fierce debate about freedom of expression and religion.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 7, 2025 France to remember Charlie Hebdo attacks 10 years on France is on Tuesday marking 10 years since an Islamist attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical newspaper that shocked the country and led to fierce debate about freedom of expression and religion.
International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025 Macron Urges 'Realistic' Expectations From Ukraine On Territory French President Emmanuel Macron called on Ukraine Monday to have "realistic" expectations on territory as its fight against the Russian invasion heads into a fourth year, saying he saw no "quick and easy solution" to the conflict.
Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2025 Iran nuclear programme nearing ‘point of no return’, France’s Macron says French president says Paris will engage with the incoming Trump administration in the US on the ‘Iranian question’.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2025 Emmanuel Macron joins growing criticism of Elon Musk in Europe French president accuses world’s richest man of intervening directly in continent’s democratic processes
International Business Times · Jan 5, 2025 Sarkozy: Divisive French Ex-president Beset By Legal Woes Nicolas Sarkozy, who ruled France as a tough-talking right-wing president from 2007 to 2012, is seen by supporters as a dynamic saviour of his country but by detractors as a vulgar populist mired in corruption.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2025 House of Press Cartoons coming in 2027, says French culture chief Dati France's Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed on Saturday that a museum containing a collection of newspaper and magazine cartoons will open in France in 2027 some five years behind schedule.
Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2025 Frexit: Why Ivory Coast is joining African campaign to expel French troops Ivory Coast is the sixth in a growing list of African nations cutting military ties with former colonial power France.