Emmanuel Macron
This month
March 2025
War in Ukraine
Macron proposes extending French nuclear deterrent to EU partners and Ukraine troop deployment
‘The future of Europe does not have to be decided in Washington or Moscow,’ said Macron in an address to France.
The UK and France are coordinating European efforts to support Ukraine after a dramatic breakdown in relations between Donald Trump and Zelenskyy.
The CIA director has confirmed that the US has "paused" intelligence-sharing with Ukraine.
War in Ukraine
Macron says price of peace 'cannot be the collapse of Ukraine' amid 'real' Russian threat to Europe
The French president also warned that Europe must be prepared for the US “not to be at our side” going forward.
Last month
February 2025
Micheál MartinTaoiseach to push for Ukrainian EU membership in online meeting convened by President Macron
This year
2025
Louvre New RenaissanceMona Lisa to get her own room as part of major overhaul to modernise Louvre museum
Last year
2024
France's political crisisMichel Barnier has resigned as French prime minister but will stay on in caretaker role
No-confidence voteFrench government heading for collapse after forcing through Michel Barnier’s austerity budget
NetflixMacron says he 'will fight hard' for Emily in Paris to remain in French capital after Rome move
ceasefire callsFrance and Germany call for a ceasefire in Gaza in the lead up to anniversary of October 7
Bombardment
Lebanon says 1,540 people have been killed in Israel-Hezbollah conflict since October
The US, France and other allies have jointly called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire to allow for negotiations in the escalating conflict.
impasse politique
Explainer: Why are opposition leaders saying Macron is carrying out an 'anti-democratic coup'?
The French president has yet to appoint a prime minister, seven weeks after the country went to the polls.
Harris in Paris
Plan to boost investment opportunities in EU headlines talks between Harris and Macron
The EU leaders also discussed the conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine and how their two countries can collaborate.
telegramEmmanuel Macron has denied any political link to the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov
parliamentary electionsLeft alliance defeats Macronists and French far-right but uncertainty over what happens next
Upset
Projection: Left alliance set to defeat far-right in French parliamentary elections
Today’s second round of voting saw another large turnout.
Round TwoAfter a major first round win for the National Rally, what happens next in the French elections?
le voteVoting gets underway in France's snap election with result projections expected later this evening
promises
What are the top three French parties offering voters as they go to the polls today?
Macron has urged voters to reject what he calls “the extremes” on the right and left.
New Popular Front
'This is a disaster for Macron': Will the French president's gamble on elections pay off?
Macron’s hopes of a centrist majority have been dealt a major blow by the formation of an alliance of parties on the left.
RiskMacron says French will 'make the right choice' in snap election, as far right makes gains in EU
Roe Vs WadeFrench politicians vote overwhelmingly for bill enshrining abortion as a constitutional right
All time
Gaza aid conference'How many Palestinians have to be killed?' Pleas for end to Israeli bombardment at Paris conference
