Emmanuel Macron

My Word: When Europe fiddles and burns - opinion

France’s riots are more than protests. They reflect a growing assault on national identity, civic values, and the security of Europe’s Jews.

Masked protesters stand next to burning bicycles amid clashes during a demonstration against the cost of living and rising fuel prices near the Place de la Republique in Paris as part of nationwide protests called by the "Yellow Vests" movement, joined by French high school and university students,
Demonstrators sit on the roadway in front of officers of the French CRS riot police during a protest organised by student collectives and trade unions in Paris, France, October 22, 2026

France in flames: As Paris lectures Israel, riots leave its Jews fearing for their safety - opinion

France's President Emmanuel Macron reacts as he chairs an Interministerial Crisis Meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, October 18, 2026.

France's Macron says 'illegitimate' protests will be banned, claims ultra-left groups behind riots

French President Emmanuel Macron looks on as he speaks to members of the media on the day of the 9th Annual One Planet Sovereign Wealth Funds (OPSWF) Summit, in Lusail, Qatar, October 21, 2026.

France's Macron calls for order, says foreign criticism of unrest 'stupid'


'Peace finally feels obtainable': World welcomes imminent release of hostages, Gaza deal signing

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the "stakes had never been higher" for establishing a two-state solution.

 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres exits the press room after speaking at the United Nations prior to a meeting about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023

French PM Sebastien Lecornu has resigned, BFM TV says

Lecornu has been serving as France's Prime Minister since September 9. 

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu delivers a statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 3, 2025, before a round of consultations with political parties ahead of the announcement of the new government

EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russia after airspace violations

European authorities have accused Russia of brazen violations of the region's airspace, including with recent incursions by drones over Poland and fighter jets over Estonia.

A Russian drone strike on the Nachlas Eliezer Synagogue in the Peresyp district of Odessa caused significant damage to the building

Macron, Pezeshkian discuss French prisoners, Iranian nuclear program at UNGA

"An agreement remains possible. Only a few hours are left. It is up to Iran to respond to the legitimate conditions we have set," Macron concluded.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with France's President Emmanuel Macron in New York City, US, September 24, 2024.

An open letter to Western leaders who recognize a Palestinian state - opinion

Western leaders' recognition of a Palestinian state seems more like a punishment for Bibi and his reckless actions than anything else.

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.

Macron says Trump should stop Gaza war if he wants Nobel peace prize

Trump has condemned moves by Western powers, including France, to recognize a Palestinian state, saying such steps would reward "horrible atrocities" by Hamas terrorists.

France's President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he attends a joint statement with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Moldovan President Maia Sandu, and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz afte a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Chisinau, Moldova, August 27, 2025

France's Notre Dame Cathedral reopens towers six years after fire

The inauguration of the towers is one of the final steps in the cathedral's billion-dollar reconstruction.

Inauguration ceremony of the new tour route of the Cathedral Towers Gothic structures destroyed following the April 2019 fire, shows chimeras of Notre-Dame cathedral, in Paris, France, September 19, 2025.

Macron: Palestinian statehood recognition meant to weaken Hamas, not reward violence

“We don’t recognize Palestine to reward violence. We do it to create a political horizon, especially for those who reject Hamas,” Macron said in an interview.

 France's President Emmanuel Macron, July 10, 2025.

WATCH: Bennett denounces Palestinian state recognition: ‘Palestine today means Paris tomorrow'

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett cautioned European nations that the recognition of a Palestinian state will only breed more terrorism across the globe.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delivers a statement to the media, telling reporters he will not be running in Israel?s next election, at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, in Jerusalem June 29, 2022

Austria’s deputy FM urges EBU not to yield to Eurovision boycott 'blackmail'

Austria’s deputy FM urged the EBU not to yield to boycott calls over Israel’s Eurovision participation, calling cultural boycotts "foolish" and warning against giving in to political pressure.

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