Macron wins election but Le Pen’s far right goes mainstream Marine Le Pen wins unprecedented 41.5 percent of the vote as far-right ideas become increasingly acceptable in France. Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2022
Priti Patel’s refugee pushback policy withdrawn days before legal review Government lawyers confirm Home Office plan to force small boats back to France has been abandoned The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022
Protests erupt in France following Macron’s election victory Protests erupted in France following Emmanuel Macron’s election victory on Sunday night. Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2022
Killer Asian hornets heading to UK sparking warnings to Brits to be vigilant The sightings of the killer hornets have prompted a fresh warning to islanders on Guernsey to be vigilant of the fresh wave of invaders which eat bees Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2022
French President Macron Reelected: What’s Happening Next? After winning another five years in the French presidential palace, Emmanuel Macron intends to go back to work straightaway on domestic and foreign policy - but he will soon face crucial parliamentary elections where he may struggle to keep his majority. Here's a look at what comes next for Macron… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022
Commentary: Macron’s win is an opportunity for France and the EU In 2017, France bucked the populist trend by voting for Emmanuel Macron against europhobic Marine Le Pen. In 2022, it has done so again – just as Slovenia looks set to eject its nationalist leader. Tribune News Service · Apr 25, 2022
The 4 challenges facing Emmanuel Macron after French presidential win Emmanuel Macron’s victory on Sunday has prevented an unprecedented triumph for the far-right in France – but the president faces a difficult second term in a deeply divided country. Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2022
Your international travel questions answered by Simon Calder Best “green” destinations and travel companies, US Covid rules and the complexities of trans-European journeys The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022
Overwhelming majority of UK-based French expats back Macron Almost 93 per cent of French expats in the UK voted for Emmanuel Macron, voting data revealed on Monday, as they overwhelmingly rejected far right candidate Marine Le Pen in Sunday’s presidential election run-off. Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2022
‘Liberal democracy in action’: world leaders congratulate Macron on French election win Presidents and prime ministers from Europe, the Americas and across the world have expressed relief at Emmanuel Macron’s victory over Marine Le Pen The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2022
Europe rushes to congratulate Macron after defeating Le Pen in second round vote World leaders rushed to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron for his re-election on Sunday in a second round marked by a rise in the far-right vote. Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2022
After French election win, Macron faces even tougher test with political battle at home and war abroad Emmanuel Macron faces myriad challenges ranging from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to the future of the EU The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022
Two shot dead by Paris police after ‘driving car at officers’ on Pont Neuf France is witnessing protests after Emmanuel Macron returned to power as president on Sunday The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022
Factbox-What happens next after France's presidential election French voters handed Emmanuel Macron a second term as president on Sunday in an election in which he comfortably defeated far-right leader Marine Le Pen. Reuters · Apr 25, 2022
France 24 · Apr 25, 2022 As it happened: World hails Macron victory as French rivals vow fight over June legislative vote Emmanuel Macron was re-elected as the president of France on Sunday with more than 58 percent of the vote. As international leaders offered their congratulations, rival political parties say they are preparing to do battle ahead of French parliamentary elections in June. FRANCE 24's live blog brought you the reactions…
Wales Online · Apr 25, 2022 Welsh morning headlines: News, Ukraine and sport as third of adults say their mental health has deteriorated in past year A poll showed one in three adults believe their mental health has deteriorated over the past year
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022 Monday briefing: Reasons for optimism – and pessimism – after Le Pen’s defeat In our new daily email today: Archie Bland looks at how Macron won a historic second term as president, and why there are still reasons for concern
Reuters · Apr 25, 2022 No respite for re-elected Macron as parliamentary elections loom French President Emmanuel Macron enjoyed no respite on Monday as, hours after he won re-election by defeating the far right's Marine Le Pen, political opponents called on voters to deny him a parliamentary majority.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 US promises new aid to Ukraine in fight against Russia Top American officials promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hundreds of millions of dollars in new aid in the highest-level U.S. visit to Ukraine since the start of Russian invasion two months earlier
Reuters · Apr 25, 2022 Police fire on car in central Paris, killing two people - media Police fired on a car in central Paris, killing two people and leaving one other person injured, reported France Info radio and Le Figaro newspaper.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022 Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate Macron on Reelection The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of congratulations to French President Emmanuel Macron on his reelection. In his cable, the monarch expressed sincere congratulations to Macron on being reelected for a new presidential term, wishing him every success and…
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022 Analysis: Loss is victory for far-right in France's election One of the headlines from the presidential election in France is that the far-right has come out of the cold and gone mainstream
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2022 Macron’s appeal to unity succeeds but far right makes strong showing After belatedly realising rationality wasn’t enough to win, the president needs to heal a ‘fractured’ society’s sense of injustice
The Hindu · Apr 25, 2022 PM Modi greets French President Macron on his reelection ‘I look forward to continue working together to deepen the India-France Strategic Partnership,’ the PM tweeted.
Dynamite News · Apr 25, 2022 PM Modi congratulates Macron on second win as French President Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Emmanuel Macron on being re-elected as the President of France. More on Dynamite News: