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France 24politics4 hrs ago
France and Germany to Discuss New Defense Projects at Summit
Chancellor Friedrich Merz will host President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a joint cabinet meeting. The leaders plan to explore new defense industry cooperation after an earlier fighter jet project ended without agreement.
rte.iepolitics2 days ago
Macron Presides Over Bastille Day Parade and Nice Attack Tribute
President Macron led Bastille Day events in Paris and Nice on July 14, 2026. He reviewed a military parade and honored the 86 victims of the 2016 truck attack.
firstpost.compolitics2 days agoUpdated
France Holds Bastille Day Military Parade with 6,700 Troops
France staged its annual Bastille Day military parade on July 14, 2026, featuring nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, and displays of Griffon and Jaguar vehicles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended as guest of honor during President Emmanuel Macron's final parade befor…
msnbc.compolitics3 days agoUpdated
Macron Says Europe Ready to Defend Freedom With Blood if Needed
French President Emmanuel Macron told armed forces that Europe stands ready to fight for peace and freedom. The remarks came one day before a Paris summit of the coalition of the willing to discuss air and missile defense and weapons production in Ukraine.
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Los Angeles Timespolitics4 days agoUpdated
Macron Inaugurates Dreyfus Statue in Paris on Exoneration Anniversary
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a statue of Alfred Dreyfus outside the Palace of Justice on July 12, 2026. The event marked 120 years since the captain's exoneration and included a new national commemoration day.
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Al-Monitorworld7 days ago
Damascus bombings linked to Islamic State cell
Two bombs exploded near a Damascus hotel hosting French President Emmanuel Macron, wounding 18 people. Preliminary investigations indicate the cell was affiliated with Islamic State.
The Independentpolitics7 days agoUpdated
Syria Arrests ISIS-Linked Suspects After Damascus Bombings During Macron Visit
Syrian authorities announced Thursday the arrests of several suspects tied to twin bombings that killed one and wounded 36 during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. The attacks occurred Tuesday in Damascus.
Washington Examinerpolitics9 days ago
Bombs explode near Macron hotel during Syria visit
Two bomb blasts injured at least 18 people near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night. Macron and Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa held a joint press conference afterward and said the attacks would not halt Syria's return to int…
france24.comworld10 days ago
Blasts Wound 18 in Damascus but Macron’s Syria Visit Continues Uninterrupted
Two improvised explosive devices detonated near the Ministry of Tourism and a hotel hosting French President Emmanuel Macron on July 7, 2026. Syria’s Interior Ministry reported 18 wounded, including four police officers, with the blasts occurring outside the designated security z…
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jpost.compolitics10 days ago
Explosive devices detonate near Damascus hotel ahead of planned visit
Two explosive devices detonated near a hotel in Syria's capital Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to stay, a security source said. No injuries or damage details have been released.
al-monitor.compolitics12 days ago
French President Macron Scheduled to Visit Syria to Meet President al-Sharaa
Syria's presidential media directorate announced the trip on Sunday. Macron will be accompanied by French investors and company representatives for a roundtable.
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al-monitor.compolitics12 days ago
French President Macron Plans Syria Visit With Investor Delegation
Syria's presidential media directorate announced July 5 that Emmanuel Macron will visit to discuss bilateral relations. He will be joined by French investors and company representatives for a roundtable with President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus.
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France and India seek AI data center investment from tech firms
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have met with technology executives this year to discuss data center and cloud infrastructure projects. The two leaders hosted separate events that produced investment commitments from several companies.
news.sky.comworld16 days ago
Bayeux Tapestry to Be Loaned to British Museum for 10 Months Starting September 2025
The 70-meter embroidery will travel from Bayeux, France, for an 18-month display in London. It will be shown in one continuous length inside a glass case. The loan follows a 2025 promise by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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france24.compolitics16 days ago
France Sets 2027 Presidential Election for April 18 and May 2
An executive branch source confirmed the dates to Le Monde on July 1. The schedule follows constitutional rules tied to the end of President Macron's term.
Le Mondepolitics22 days ago
French Navy Boards Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Off Sicily for Checks
The French navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver off Sicily on June 23. President Emmanuel Macron said the vessel belongs to Russia's shadow fleet. France has now intercepted five such ships since September.
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France 24politics22 days ago
Macron to Host Meloni in Antibes for Defense and Energy Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday at Villa Eilenroc. The leaders plan to sign agreements on defense, nuclear energy and space cooperation. The talks follow recent friction between Meloni and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Euronewstechnology29 days ago
VivaTech Draws 200,000 Visitors to Paris for 10th Edition
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the event, where AI and robotics drew the most attention from visitors.
France 24politics30 days ago
French President Hosts U.S. President at Versailles Dinner Marking 250 Years of American Independence
French President Emmanuel Macron will host President Donald Trump at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The event aims to keep Trump in France through the end of the G7 summit.
order-order.compolitics30 days ago
Starmer Waits as Trump, Zelenskyy, Macron Arrive Late to Ukraine Session at G7
The British prime minister stood with Canadian and Japanese leaders more than 30 minutes after a Ukraine meeting was due to begin. No bilateral meeting with Trump had been scheduled.
middleeasteye.netpolitics31 days agoUpdated
Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be Fully Open by Friday
President Trump announced Monday that a U.S.-Iran deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping starting Friday. The announcement came during bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a G7 summit.
Washington Examinerpolitics31 days ago
Trump Arrives in France for G7 Summit After Announcing Iran Deal
President Trump landed in France for the G7 summit hosted by President Macron. He confirmed attendance 11 days ago after receiving an invitation to a private dinner at the Palace of Versailles.
politics32 days ago
G7 Nations Prepare Hormuz Maritime Mission After U.S.-Iran Agreement
French President Macron said G7 countries will work to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls. Britain, France, Italy and the Netherlands are among nations ready to deploy naval forces within days of any agreement.
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France 24politics29 days agoUpdated
Trump and Macron to Dine at Versailles After G7 Summit in France
U.S. President Donald Trump will dine with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday following the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains.
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france24.compolitics34 days ago
Canada and France Sign Agreement to Share Classified Defence and AI Intelligence
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Emmanuel Macron signed a general security of information agreement in Paris on Friday. The deal covers classified exchanges in defence, space, artificial intelligence and aerospace sectors.
riotimesonline.compolitics37 days ago
Macron to Chair G7, China, IMF Talks on Global Trade Imbalances
French President Emmanuel Macron will lead a Thursday video call with G7 nations, China, the IMF and other partners to discuss global trade imbalances, the Elysee announced Wednesday.
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France and Germany Scrap Joint Fighter Jet but Will Continue Core FCAS Networking Program
Chancellor Merz and President Macron agreed to end the piloted fighter portion after companies could not resolve leadership and intellectual-property disputes. Other elements of the 2017 program will continue.
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The Independentpolitics39 days ago
Starmer, Macron, Merz and Zelensky Issue Demands for Russia Ceasefire and Announce More Military Aid, Sanctions
The leaders met in Downing Street hours after a drone strike near Chernobyl and called for an immediate ceasefire with the current front line as the starting point for talks.
Abc Newspolitics40 days ago
British, French, German Leaders to Meet Ukrainian President on Ukraine Support
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine. The meeting follows recent long-range strikes by both sides.
Le Mondepolitics41 days ago
Zelensky Offers Direct Talks With Putin and Full Ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street from around 1730 GMT.
Washington Examinerpolitics41 days ago
Macron to Host Trump at Palace of Versailles for Dinner After G7 Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron is arranging a dinner at the Palace of Versailles for President Donald Trump on June 17, the final day of the G7 Summit.
france24.comworld43 days ago
Kagame and Macron Inaugurate Genocide Memorial as Rwanda and France Declare New Chapter Despite Remaining Historical Disagreements
President Paul Kagame described renewed trust between Kigali and Paris after attending a dinner at the Élysée Palace hosted by President Emmanuel Macron.
Cnbcai44 days ago
G7 Summit on AI Safety to Partner With OpenAI
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman will attend the G7 conference in France from June 15-17 after an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. Discussions are expected to focus on youth safety and frontier AI risks.
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France 24politics44 days ago
Macron and Kagame Inaugurate Paris Memorial to 1994 Rwanda Genocide Victims
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurated a memorial on June 2, 2026, at the Esplanade Habib-Bourguiba on Quai d'Orsay in Paris. The double stele by artist Grada Kilomba commemorates victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
citizen.co.zapolitics44 days ago
Macron and Kagame Inaugurate Paris Memorial to 1994 Rwandan Genocide Victims
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame attended the June 2 inauguration of a double-stele memorial on Paris's Quai d'Orsay. The monument commemorates more than one million Tutsis killed in 1994.
France 24sports45 days ago
French President and First Lady Visit National Football Team Before World Cup
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron visited the national football team before its departure for the World Cup. France enters the tournament as one of the favorites. The visit marks the final major tournament for the head coach after 14 years.
Euronewsworld45 days ago
Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar to Meet German Chancellor and French President
Péter Magyar will visit German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday. The meetings follow a political agreement to unfreeze €16.4 billion in EU funds.
The Guardianpolitics45 days ago
France Seizes Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Tagor in Atlantic Over Suspected Sanctions Breach
French naval commandos boarded the sanctioned tanker Tagor more than 400 nautical miles west of Brittany on Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron announced the seizure and said the operation complied with the law of the sea.
nationalpost.compolitics46 days ago
Macron Offers French Support for Maritime Mission in Strait of Hormuz if US-Iran Deal Reached
French President Emmanuel Macron endorsed ongoing US-Iran talks and said France stands ready to send an international maritime mission to the Strait of Hormuz once a deal is reached. President Trump reaffirmed US support for Lebanon's sovereignty and a robust ceasefire during the…
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france24.compolitics46 days ago
French President Announces €93 Billion in Foreign Investments at Choose France Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron announced €93 billion in foreign investments during the Choose France summit. The figure covers commitments from international companies across multiple sectors.
Japan Timestechnology46 days ago
SoftBank Pledges €75 Billion for AI Infrastructure in France
President Emmanuel Macron opened the annual Choose France investment summit on Monday at Versailles palace, where foreign investors pledged tens of billions for AI and data centre projects.
Le Mondepolitics47 days ago
Choose France Summit to Announce Record Investments at Versailles on June 1
President Emmanuel Macron will host foreign business leaders at the ninth Choose France summit on Monday at the Château de Versailles. The event comes as one invited French start-up has abandoned a major solar project.
en.rfi.frworld47 days ago
Edgar Morin, French Intellectual and Resistance Member, Dies at 104
French sociologist and philosopher Edgar Morin died Friday in Paris at age 104. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the death and paid tribute to Morin’s wartime service and intellectual work.
France 24politics50 days ago
Macron Announces €1 Billion Stellantis EV Project
French President Emmanuel Macron announced private investments to expand electricity use. Two hundred companies signed a pact to double electricity's share of the energy mix to 60 percent by 2030.
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France 24politics56 days agoUpdated
Macron Backs Repeal of France's Colonial Slavery Decrees
President Emmanuel Macron endorsed the symbolic repeal of 17th- and 18th-century royal decrees that codified slavery in French colonies. He also called for addressing reparations while warning against false promises on an issue he said could never be fully repaired.
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Le Mondepolitics58 days ago
French Lawmakers Approve Macron Nominee for Central Bank Governor
French lawmakers on Wednesday narrowly approved President Emmanuel Macron's choice to lead the Banque de France. The finance committees of both parliamentary chambers did not oppose the appointment.
whatreallyhappened.compolitics59 days ago
Book Details Macron Marriage and Influence of Wife
A new book by Paris Match journalist Florian Tadif examines the relationship between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. The book draws on accounts from advisers and friends to describe their private interactions and her role in his career.
Le Mondepolitics59 days ago
French-Israeli Peace Advocate Ofer Bronchtein Dies at 69
Ofer Bronchtein, a French-Israeli dual citizen and advocate for a two-state solution, died Monday in Paris. He had advised President Emmanuel Macron on France's recognition of Palestine.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics64 days ago
Macron Concludes Africa Visit in Ethiopia With Talks on UN Security Council Reform
French President Emmanuel Macron ended a three-nation Africa trip on Wednesday with meetings in Ethiopia focused on African representation at the United Nations. He met with Ethiopian officials, the African Union Commission chairperson and the UN secretary-general. The discussion…
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The Independentworld64 days ago
Book Alleges Text Message Prompted Brigitte Macron to Shove Emmanuel Macron
A new book reports that Brigitte Macron pushed French President Emmanuel Macron in the face upon disembarking a plane in Vietnam last year after seeing a text message he sent to an Iranian-French actress. The couple had previously described the incident as joking. The author stat…
Semaforpolitics65 days ago
Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi Announces $50 Billion in Investment Pledges
Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted the inaugural two-day Africa Forward Summit on May 12 and 13, 2026. Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote pledged a $16 billion to $20 billion East African oil refinery backed by Kenya, Tanzania and Ugand…
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France 24politics65 days agoUpdated
France Announces €14 Billion in Africa Investments at Nairobi Summit Co-Hosted With Kenya
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 concluded in Kenya with pledges of €14 billion in French investments and calls for a new model of partnership. Around 30 heads of state attended the event co-hosted by France and Kenya. French President Emmanuel Macron and Foreign Minister Jean-Noël…
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citizen.co.zaworld65 days ago
Guterres Tells Africa Forward Summit: Continent Must Have Greater Voice in Global Institutions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the summit co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi on 12 May 2026. He credited Africa with driving reforms to global financial institutions and securing key international agreements…
Al Jazeerapolitics65 days ago
Macron Announces $27 Billion Africa Investment, Calls for Reset in Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a $27 billion investment package for Africa while speaking at the Africa Forward summit in Kenya. He urged a 'fundamental reset' in relations between Europe and Africa, describing it as a 'partnership of equals.' Macron also reflected on…
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Al Jazeerapolitics65 days ago
Macron Announces $27 Billion Africa Investment at Kenya Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron called for a fundamental reset in Africa-Europe relations during the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi. He announced $27 billion in investments and described the approach as a partnership of equals rather than Europe dictating terms. The remarks ca…
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Los Angeles Timespolitics65 days ago
Macron Announces $27 Billion in Investments at Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled $27 billion in investments for energy, AI and agriculture at the Africa Forward Summit co-hosted by Kenya. The announcement came as both leaders stressed sovereign equality and an end to traditional aid models amid France's military withd…
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics65 days agoUpdated
Macron Tells Noisy Audience to Be Quiet at University of Nairobi Event
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday told a noisy audience to be quiet during a presentation at the University of Nairobi. The gathering brought together investors, young entrepreneurs and business leaders for discussions on creative, cultural and youth industries. The even…
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France 24politics66 days agoUpdated
France Announces €23bn Investment Package at Africa Summit in Nairobi
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled 23 billion euros in commitments focused on energy, agriculture and AI at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya, France’s first such event in an English-speaking African country. The announcement came hours after he interrupted a youth sessio…
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France 24business66 days ago
Macron Announces $27 Billion Investment Package at Africa Forward Summit in Kenya
French President Emmanuel Macron announced 23 billion euros in investments during a two-day summit in Nairobi focused on energy transition, agriculture and artificial intelligence. The gathering brought together more than 30 African heads of state and business leaders as France s…
BBC Newsworld66 days ago
France Co-Hosts Africa Forward Summit With Kenya in Nairobi
French President Emmanuel Macron joined Kenyan leaders to co-host the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on Monday. Macron announced $27 billion in investments across Africa in energy transition, digital infrastructure, AI, maritime economy and agriculture. The summit marks the fir…