The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

France’s Macron pushes on with assisted-dying bill

President’s bill allowing terminally ill people to be aided in ending life follows polls showing public support.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024

Macron postpones Ukraine visit for third time in a month

The Elysée Palace has confirmed that President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his scheduled visit to Ukraine, but has said the French premier would travel to Kyiv in the coming weeks.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: backlash continues over the pope’s ‘white flag’ gaffe

Ukraine speeds up construction of defences, UK intelligence says; Europe weapons imports double – what we know on day 747

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2024

Another deportation as France shows zero tolerance for radical preachers

Tunisian imam Mahjoub Mahjoubi was recently expelled from France for alleged hate speech under an accelerated procedure made possible by the country's tough new immigration laws. In a crackdown on Islamist fundamentalism, France has ejected a string of foreign imams whose preaching has been deemed a threat.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 10, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: at least three killed and a dozen injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine, says Kyiv – as it happened

Shelling in eastern Ukraine kills three, 12 wounded in strike on Myrnograd, says Ukraine while Russia says one killed in Ukrainian shelling

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Pope urges Ukraine to have courage of ‘white flag’ and negotiate end to war

The 87-year-old pontiff said parties should ‘have the courage to negotiate’, and do so ‘before things get worse’ - what we know on day 746

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2024

Macron's Camp Blasts Far Right At EU Election Campaign Launch

Allies of French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday sought to cast the country's far-right forces as bedfellows of the Kremlin as the centrist alliance launched its campaign for European Parliament elections.

International Business Times · Mar 9, 2024

Germany’s reputation for decisive leadership is in tatters when Europe needs it most

Olaf Scholz’s endless dithering over Ukraine is playing into Putin’s hands

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2024

Poland Considers NATO Presence In Ukraine Amid Russian Threats

Poland's openness to NATO forces in Ukraine amid tensions with Russia following Macron's remarks.

Top News · Mar 9, 2024

‘It’s like Covid all over again’: Olympic-sized trepidation strikes Paris

Politicians and sports stars reassure the public ‘it’s going to be beautiful’, but those planning to flee the city are unconvinced

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2024