The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

France's Corsica rocked by blasts claimed by separatist group

A separatist group on Monday claimed a series of explosions in Corsica overnight, a new upsurge of violence after President Emmanuel Macron last month offered the French Mediterranean island a form of autonomy.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2023

Tough talks ahead of EU media freedom law as France insists on use of spyware

The final phase of negotiation of the European Union’s Media Freedom Act has begun after two different draft versions were adopted by the European Union Council and the European Parliament. The future law aims to promote EU-wide media pluralism without political interference.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2023

Macron in Hamburg to shore up rocky marriage between France and Germany

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Germany on Monday to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. French-German ties are instrumental for stability within the European Union, but there are a growing number of issues on which Berlin and Paris don't agree.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2023

EU seeks new talks on Nagorno-Karabakh, boosts aid to Armenia

European Council President Charles Michel says dialogue and diplomacy needed to resolve crisis.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2023

EU forges plan with UK and Albania to combat people smuggling

Five-point plan seeks to tackle organised crime across Europe as well as criminals operating boats

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

European leaders tell Zelenskiy they will not waver in supporting Ukraine

EU president says 47-nation summit sends strong message to Putin amid US jitters over defence funding

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

France’s departure from Niger reflects years of failure in its former colonies

Niger is only the latest of several west African countries to reject France’s long-standing attempts to interfere in its former colonies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

Macron says Azerbaijan has 'problem with international law', but it's not the time for sanctions

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Azerbaijan on Thursday for taking military action in Nagorno-Karabakh but said it is not the time to sanction Baku.

France 24 · Oct 5, 2023

Russian missile strike kills more than 50 Ukrainians gathered for wake – in deadliest such attack in months

Six-year-old boy among dozens killed in an attack President Volodymyr Zelensky calls ‘genocidal aggression’

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023

European leaders meet amid tensions over Ukraine, migration

European leaders are gathering in Spain to reiterate their support for Ukraine as infighting in Washington throws the United States's commitment into question. On Friday, European Union member states will meet to discuss enlargement – including Ukraine’s inclusion in the EU – as well as migration.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 5, 2023