Emmanuel Macron
All the main news stories focussing on French President Emmanuel Macron.
'For sure': Macron to preach stronger Europe vision at G7 swansong
Emmanuel Macron this week hosts world leaders in his last G7 summit as French president, feeling that Donald Trump's second mandate has vindicated his dream of a stronger Europe but with that vision far from being fulfilled.
OPINION: Emmanuel Macron - where did it all go wrong?
With almost a year of his presidency left to run, Emmanuel Macron has effectively lost control of his government and his succession - John Lichfield looks at where it all went wrong for the young man once touted as the future for France.
Macron tells Trump and Iran president ceasefire must include Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that he urged his US and Iranian counterparts, Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, to include Lebanon in the ceasefire reached with Iran.
French foie-gras makers eye Japan market amid production boom
France's production of foie gras, the duck liver delicacy hit by bans in many countries over animal cruelty fears, increased again in 2025 despite worries over bird flu that has halted exports to the number one market of Japan.
'France Libre': Macron reveals name of Europe's largest warship
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that France's next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be called France Libre (Free France), as the country looks to reinforce its status as a major maritime power.
France will not take part in operation to open Hormuz Strait, says Macron
France will not take part in operations to open the Hormuz Strait, but is ready to help escort ships 'once the situation becomes calmer', said President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday.
Nuclear power summit to open in France
A summit aiming to boost the use of civilian nuclear power opens in Paris on Tuesday, as the US-Israeli conflict against Iran highlights the dangers of reliance on fossil fuels.
Macron to address nation on Middle East war
President Emmanuel Macron will on Tuesday speak to the nation about the war in Iran and its consequences, the Elysee said, after France vowed to protect its nationals and bases in the Middle East.
Macron says France to increase nuclear warheads in plan to protect Europe
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France will increase the number of its nuclear warheads and cooperate with eight countries to help protect the continent as key NATO ally Washington turns away.
Macron to set out how France's nuclear arms could protect Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to reveal on Monday his vision for how France's nuclear arsenal could bolster defence in Europe, with the continent scrambling to re-arm against an aggressive Russia and as Washington turns away.
France detects Russia-linked Epstein smear attempt against Macron
France has detected a Russia-linked disinformation effort alleging President Emmanuel Macron's involvement with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a government source told AFP on Friday.
French eyewear maker in spotlight after presidential showing
The aviator sunglasses that captured the world's attention when French President Emmanuel Macron wore a pair on stage in Davos in a faceoff with US counterpart Donald Trump have become an unexpected success for the Italian owner of the France-based manufacturer that has watched sales soar.
French eyewear maker in spotlight after presidential showing
The aviator sunglasses that captured the world's attention when French President Emmanuel Macron wore a pair on stage in Davos in a faceoff with US counterpart Donald Trump have become an unexpected success.
Macron to meet leaders of Denmark and Greenland in Paris
France's president will receive the leaders of Denmark and Greenland in Paris on Wednesday for "a working lunch", according to the Elysée.
Why France's Emmanuel Macron was wearing sunglasses indoors at Davos
The pictures immediately went viral on Tuesday - French president Emmanuel Macron delivering his big speech at the international leaders' summit in Davos, while wearing a pair of reflective aviator shades.
France to send extra 'land, air, and sea' forces to Greenland in coming days, says Macron
President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France would soon send more "land, air, and sea" forces to join a European military exercise in Greenland, after Washington threatened to seize the autonomous Danish territory.
Macron warns of 'unprecedented' consequences if US takes Greenland
French President Emmanuel Macron warned on Wednesday that if the United States seized Greenland from Denmark, it would trigger a wave of "unprecedented" consequences, a government spokeswoman said.
ANALYSIS: Emmanuel Macron - a French 'Nero' or misunderstood visionary?
As Emmanuel Macron enters the last full year of his presidency, John Lichfield looks at the career of the man who promised so much, but seems doomed to end his mandate in failure. Where did it all go wrong for Macron, and for France?
‘Guess what!’: Macron calls Trump after presidential convoy blocks UN trip
“How are you? Guess what!” It was not the most usual beginning to a telephone call between two heads of state but neither were the circumstances.
Macrons file defamation suit against right-wing US podcaster
Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, filed a defamation lawsuit on Wednesday against a right-wing US podcaster who claimed the spouse of the French president used to be a man, that the couple are related and that Macron was chosen to be France's president as part of a CIA-operated mind control programme.
OPINION: The Macron-Trump bromance is heading for a bust-up
French president Emmanuel Macron's trip to Greenland looks like a deliberate troll to his unlikely 'friend' Donald Trump - John Lichfield looks at why the pair are headed for a bust-up.
Activists return Macron waxwork stolen from Paris museum
Greenpeace activists overnight Tuesday to Wednesday returned a wax figure of President Emmanuel Macron they had stolen from a Paris museum as part of a protest against French economic ties with Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
In pictures: Activists steal Macron wax figure from Paris museum
French President Emmanuel Macron's wax figure was stolen on Monday from a Paris waxwork museum by several people claiming to be Greenpeace environmental activists, a police source told AFP.