In a diplomatic move that defies the European Union’s intentions to tighten the screws on China’s economic activities, France has emphasised its commitment to maintaining robust ties with Beijing. The French Foreign Minister, Stéphane Séjourné, made the stance clear during his visit
Some countries on NATO’s eastern flank have come out to praise Emmanuel Macron’s newfound hawkish stance against Russia. Finland’s foreign minister Elina Valtonen argued the French President was right not to spell out to which extent Western support for Ukraine would go.
A stunning Mediterranean island is inching closer to a much-desired autonomy from France and its President Emmanuel Macron. Located just above the Italian island of Sardinia, Corsica has a strong and historic movement advocating for autonomy and even independence from the central
Emmanuel Macron revealed that the same group believed to have been involved in the deadly attack at a Moscow concert venue last week has made “several attempts” in France too. During an official visit to Cayenne, in French Guiana, the French President
Emmanuel Macron, alongside other EU leaders, has sparked controversy by pushing for stricter measures against Ukraine’s duty-free access to the European Union. France and Poland, supported by Hungary and Slovakia, have opposed the compromise deal proposed by the Belgian Council presidency and
Emmanuel Macron has been savaged on social media after sharing pictures of him working out with a punchbag – with some cynics even suggesting snaps had been “digitally enhanced”. The French President, who has stepped up his strident rhetoric in recent days,
France has thrown its weight behind a proposal to impose restrictions on duty-free imports of Ukrainian agricultural goods into the EU. The move seeks to limit the influx of Ukrainian poultry, eggs, sugar, and wheat into European markets, valued at over €1billion
Emmanuel Macron has sparked fresh concerns and irritation as he refused once again to rule out sending NATO troops to fight in Ukraine – a move Russia has previously warned would lead to a massive escalation. The French President said Western allies
Labour’s plans for a new defence deal with the EU are at risk of being scuppered by France, according to reports. Sir Keir Starmer has made striking a security pact with Brussels a top priority if he takes power at the next
EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, a prominent figure in the European Commission, questioned the confidence of the European People’s Party (EPP) in Ursula von der Leyen’s leadership, after the EU Commission President faced a vote on her re-election by her party last week.