The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

Macron must face political truths as Olympics euphoria wears off

France's political ceasefire declared during the Olympic Games has ended and President Emmanuel Macron is now faced with the pressing task of appointing a prime minister and forming a government.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 14, 2024

Paris Olympic fortnight sets high standard for future Games

It might be time to get existential. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which ended on Sunday night in a lavish closing ceremony, screamed chronicle of a stress foretold. But 16 medal-winning summer days and nights for French athletes brought a new vision of success, both at home and abroad.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 12, 2024

France, Germany, Britain call for Gaza ceasefire 'without delay'

The leaders of France, Germany and Britain said Monday that "there can be no further delay" in negotiating a ceasefire in Gaza, warning Iran and its allies against any "further escalation" of the conflict.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 12, 2024

Macron is hugging France’s heroes as though he dare not let the Olympics go

Medal success has offered the president welcome weeks of respite in his country’s fraught political climate – but what happens when the athletes go home?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2024

After Olympic Dream, A Rude Political Awakening For Macron?

The success of the Olympic Games has surpassed the wildest dreams of many in France but in the next weeks President Emmanuel Macron still will have to face the reality of the deadlocked politics created by his calling of snap legislative elections.

International Business Times · Aug 11, 2024

Deadly Israeli strike on Gaza City school draws international condemnation

At least 90 people were killed on Saturday in an Israeli strike on a school housing displaced people in Gaza City, the Palestinian territory’s civil defence agency said. The attack drew widespread condemnation across the globe, including from Turkey, France and the US, who expressed "deep concern" and underscored the…

France 24 · Aug 10, 2024

Macron says war in Gaza 'must stop', backs mediation efforts

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for an end to the fighting in Gaza, saying France was lending its "full support" to mediation efforts in the war between Israel and Hamas.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 9, 2024

‘We’ve been blown away’: Olympics give France feelgood factor but challenges remain

Political turmoil has given way to people buying into the Games but leaders know that sustaining optimism will not be easy

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

In France, the president has too much power – Macron’s hubris shows why we need a new system

We’re vulnerable to presidential whims – and that’s opened the door to the far right. We urgently need to build a Sixth Republic, says French Green party co-chair Charlotte Minvielle

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2024

Iran may rethink reprisals against Israel over killing of Hamas’s leader

Other Islamic countries are not openly backing military response by Tehran and more targeted action appears likely

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024