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Emmanuel Macron
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Re-elected Macron vows to ‘heal divisions’ in France
The margin of Macron's win was narrower than five years ago, when he attracted 66 per cent of votes to the same opponent's 34 per cent.
April 25, 2022
Emmanuel Macron wins French Presidential election
French presidential election declared President Emmanuel Macron winner
April 25, 2022
Macron faces stiff challenge in French presidential election
London, April 10 : With less than 24 hours to go before balloting begins in the first round…
April 10, 2022
Macron reacts to Biden’s Putin ‘butcher’ comments
The escalation of the conflict in Ukraine through words or actions should be avoided, French leader Emmanuel Macron…
March 28, 2022
Putin, Macron discuss Ukraine issue over phone
The phone conversation was held at the initiative of the French side.
March 23, 2022
Dialogue channels must be kept open, Macron says over Ukraine situation
The French President spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on telephone this Thursday.
February 26, 2022
Putin, Macron discuss Russian ‘military operation’ in Ukraine: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on the phone Thursday evening, CCTV reports. The…
February 25, 2022
Macron, Putin hold phone call over Ukraine, stress need for diplomatic solution
Paris, Feb 21 : French President Emmanuel Macron and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin pledged to “avoid an…
February 21, 2022
France orders series of investigations into Pegasus data
The mobile phone of former Environment Minister Francois de Rugy showed digital traces of activity associated with NSO Group's spyware, according to forensic analysis undertaken by the Pegasus Project investigation.
July 22, 2021
French government urges Russia to immediately release Navalny
He also informed Putin that France's own analysis had confirmed Germany's conclusion that Navalny was poisoned by Novichok "in contravention of international norms on using chemical weapons".
January 18, 2021
Macron calls for global response to pandemic at G20 summit
"The DNA of the G20 is to urgently forge effective multilateral solutions to crises," said French President Emmanuel Macron at the G20 Riyadh Summit via video link on Saturday, adding that the current sanitary crisis is a test for the G20 and only a global response would be efficient in addressing the crisis.
November 22, 2020
Putin, Macron discuss situation in Nagorno-Karabakh over phone
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Putin issued a joint statement on November 10, agreeing on a complete ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh.
November 17, 2020
We will not give in, says Macron after Vienna shootings
"This is our Europe. Our enemies must know who they are dealing with. We will not give in," said Macron on Twitter.
November 3, 2020
Congress MLA Among 2,000 People Booked Over Anti-Macron Protest
An FIR has been registered against them for staging the protest in violation of Covid-19 restrictions.
October 30, 2020
French president says to support Iraq in military, reconstruction
This is Macron's first official trip to Iraq. He is also the first presidential-level official to visit Iraq since al-Kadhimi took office in May.
September 3, 2020
Macron announces significant lifting of restrictions
As of Monday, the total number of COVID-19 cases in France stood at 194,153, with 29,410 deaths.
June 15, 2020
Prince Charles, Macron to meet on quarantine exempt visit
Restrictions began to ease in the UK on May 11, and phase two of the easing began on June 2, said the BBC report.
June 13, 2020
France’s coronavirus lockdown extended till May 11: Macron
"The hope is reborn but nothing is won," Macron noted, adding "In the Grand Est (region in northeast France) as in the Paris region, the (health) system is under pressure. The epidemic is still not controlled,"
April 14, 2020
Putin, Macron discuss joint efforts to combat COVID-19
Putin and Macron also discussed actual aspects of the settlement in Syria and Libya, the statement said, without providing further details.
March 27, 2020
Mourners gather in Baghdad for Soleimani’s funeral procession
Baghdad, Jan 4 A huge crowd of mourners gathered in Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Saturday to participate in…
January 4, 2020
Macron voices determination to fight IS extremism
Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron voiced his determination to fight Islamic State (IS) extremism in West Africa after French…
December 22, 2019
Macron describes NATO as ‘brain dead’
Paris, Nov 8 : French President Emmanuel Macron has described NATO as “brain dead”, stressing what he sees…
November 8, 2019
Rajnath on two-day France visit to receive first Rafale fighter jet
New Delhi, Oct 6 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on two-day visit to France from Monday to…
October 7, 2019
Amazon fires: Our house is burning, says Macron
Earlier on Thursday, Bolsonaro had said that the country was not equipped to fight the fires, reports the BBC.
August 23, 2019
Macron sending mixed signals to Iran : US
Washington, Aug 9 : US President Donald Trump said Iran wants dialogue but French President Emmanuel Macron sending…
August 9, 2019
May to meet Merkel, Macron, seek Brexit extension
London, April 8 (IANS) British Prime Minister Theresa May will travel to Paris and Berlin on Tuesday to…
April 8, 2019
Macron condemns anti-Semitic abuse by ‘yellow vest’ protesters
Paris, Feb 17 : French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned anti-Semitic abuse directed at a prominent intellectual by…
February 17, 2019
Yellow vest protests : Macron to address nation
Paris, Dec 10:Ahead of his televised address to the nation Monday evening, French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday…
December 11, 2018
France to suspend fuel tax hike after protests
Paris, Dec 4: The French government will suspend its plan to introduce a fuel tax hike which has led…
December 4, 2018
France fuel protests: ‘Yellow vest’ protesters clash with police in Paris
Paris, Dec 1 : Violence erupted in Paris on Saturday as protesters and the police clashed during a…
December 1, 2018
Leaders to mark 100 years of World War I end
Macron, who will deliver a speech in front of the assembled dignitaries, will later host a peace forum at which German Chancellor Angela Merkel gives the opening address.
November 12, 2018
4 suspects under investigation for planning attacks against Macron
According to state-run France2 television, the group planned to stab the head of state last Wednesday during his visit to Charleville-Mezieres, east France as part of a his tour to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I.
November 11, 2018
Macron brushes off question about Rafael deal; defers to Modi
United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron brushed off questions about the controversial Rafael deal saying…
September 26, 2018
French President Emmanuel Macron wins no-confidence motions
Paris, Aug 1:The French government survived a pair of no-confidence motions , the motions were introduced by opposition parties…
August 1, 2018
BJP attacks Rahul on Rafale remarks, calls him irresponsible
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The BJP on Monday attacked Congress President Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on…
July 23, 2018
Macron orders reshuffle over President’s security aide scandal
Paris, July 23:Emmanuel Macron has ordered reshuffling of the staff members after one of the French president’s top…
July 23, 2018
King, Queen of Belgium, Macron to attend World Cup semi-final
Belgium, who reached their first World Cup semi-finals in 32 years.
July 9, 2018
Macron meets Trudeau ahead of G7 Summit
Ottawa, June 7 : French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Canada and met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
June 7, 2018
Rouhani warns Trump against walking away from n-deal
I am telling those in the White House that if they do not live up to their commitments, the Iranian government will react firmly.
April 24, 2018
PM Modi, French President Macron inaugurates Solar Power Plant in Mirzapur
Prime Minister Narendra Modi & French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday inaugurated the Solar Power Plant in Mirzapur…
March 12, 2018
Indian Govt can disclose some Rafale deal details with Opposition: Macron
As the opposition has been continously attacking the Modi government over the alleged irregularities in the purchase of…
March 11, 2018
PM suggests turning to Vedas to combat climate change
New Delhi, Mar 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday at the Founding Conference of the International Solar…
March 11, 2018
India, France signs 14 agreements
Modi and Macron will hold a bilateral summit on Saturday, following which a number of agreements across multiple sectors are expected to be signed.
March 10, 2018
France best partner for India: Macron
New Delhi, March 10: French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said that France should be the best partner for…
March 10, 2018
Need to infuse new dynamism into stale India-France ties
The trade is inordinately dependent on the Indian government or companies placing large orders for high value items such as defence equipment or civil aircraft. In the absence of these large deals, trade suffers and remains stagnant.
March 9, 2018
Macron: UK needs to clarify Brexit position
Paris, Sep 23: The UK must provide more clarity about its negotiating position on Brexit, French President Emmanuel Macron…
September 23, 2017
Turkey releases French journalist detained on Iraqi border
Bureau was detained by Turkish border guards in early August after he was found to have photographs and interviews with Kurdish militia fighters among his possessions.
September 15, 2017
Trump hints at future talks on Paris climate accord, division still deep
Paris, July 14, 2017: US President Donald Trump on Thursday hinted a possible change in his position over…
July 14, 2017
Trump heads to Paris to meet Macron, attend Bastille day celebrations
Washington, July 13, 2017: The President of the United States departed the White House for a two-day trip…
July 13, 2017
Xi, Macron agree to promote China-France cooperation
Both China and France are permanent members of the UN Security Council, that pursue an independent foreign policy, safeguard the international order with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter at its core, and advocate exchanges and learning from each other between different civilizations, Xi said.
July 8, 2017
‘Brexit talks to start as scheduled despite losing parliamentary majority’
Paris, June 14, 2017: Visiting British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday said that talks to launch procedures…
June 14, 2017
Macron sworn in as youngest French President
Paris, May 14, 2017: Independent-centrist and former investment banker Emmanuel Macron was sworn in on Sunday as the…
May 14, 2017
Trump, France’s Macon agree to meet in Brussels – White House
US President Donald Trump and French President-elect Emmanuel Macron, during a phone call on Monday, agreed to meet…
May 9, 2017
Emmanuel Macron wins French presidency
Paris, May 8: Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron was declared victor after he won 20.7 million votes, firmly beating Marine…
May 8, 2017
Macron projected winner in French presidential polls
London, May 7 : Centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron had been declared victor in the French Presidential elections’ crucial runoff…
May 7, 2017
French voters pick new president amid heightened security
Commentators think a low turnout would benefit Le Pen, whose supporters are seen as more committed and therefore more likely to show up to vote.
May 7, 2017
President Francois Hollande ‘will vote Macron’, calls Le Pen ‘risk’ for France
President Francois Hollande on Monday endorsed pro-EU centrist Emmanuel Macron in May’s presidential run-off, citing “the risk for…
April 24, 2017