Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron Congratulates PM Modi After Huge BJP Victory

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 23, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his electoral victory and the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work together towards further strengthening of the bilateral Strategic Partnership.

'I Do Not Understand The United States': Jacinda Ardern On Gun Laws

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 15, 2019

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said that she does "not understand" why the US has not passed stronger gun laws in the aftermath of mass shooting events.

France's Macron Offers 5 Billion Euro Tax Cut As Move To Quell "Yellow Vest" Unrest

World News | Reuters | Friday April 26, 2019

At the first major news conference of his presidency, Emmanuel Macron pledged tax cuts but said the French would also have to work more as he outlined his response to months of anti-government protests that have challenged his authority.

More Than 100 'Yellow Vest' Protesters Arrested As Clashes Break Out

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 20, 2019

French police said they arrested more than 100 "yellow vest" demonstrators on Saturday in Paris as thousands of protestors took to the streets for a 23rd week of anti-government marches.

France Salutes 'Exemplary' Firefighters For Saving Notre-Dame Cathedral

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 18, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hailed as "exemplary" hundreds of firefighters who saved Notre-Dame in the devastating blaze, as efforts intensified to shore up the still fragile cathedral.

"Will Rebuild Notre-Dame More Beautifully In 5 Years": Emmanuel Macron

World News | Reuters | Wednesday April 17, 2019

President Emmanuel Macron pledged on Tuesday that France would rebuild the fire-devastated Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, saying he hoped the work would be done in five years and the French people would pull together to repair their national symbol.

"We Will Rebuild" Notre Dame, Vows Macron After Catastrophic Fire

World News | James McAuley, Griff Witte, Reis Thebault, The Washington Post | Tuesday April 16, 2019

The spine-tingling, soul-lifting spire and roof of Notre Dame Cathedral were reduced to ash Monday, as a catastrophic fire spread through a building that has embodied the heart of Paris for more than 800 years.

Fire At Notre-Dame Cathedral Extinguished, Says Paris Fire Service: Highlights

World News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Wednesday April 17, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, after a colossal fire tore through the building, sending the spire crashing to the ground and wiping out centuries of heritage.

Notre-Dame Main Structure Saved, Macron Vows To Heal Heart Of Paris

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 16, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, after a colossal fire tore through the building, sending the spire crashing to the ground and wiping out centuries of heritage.

Emmanuel Macron Signs Into Law Controversial French 'Anti-Rioters' Bill

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 11, 2019

French President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law legislation giving security forces greater powers at demonstrations that opponents claim violates civil liberties, the official journal said Thursday.

Theresa May To Ask Angela Merkel, Emmanel Macron For Brexit Delay

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 9, 2019

Brexit Deal: British Prime Minister Theresa May will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday to argue for a Brexit delay while her ministers hold crisis talks with the opposition to try to break the deadlock in London.

Wife Of Missing Chinese Interpol Chief Urges Macron To Raise Case With Xi

World News | Reuters | Monday March 25, 2019

The wife of the missing Chinese former head of Interpol said she had written to French President Emmanuel Macron to ask for his help on the eve of a visit by his counterpart Xi Jinping.

Paris Police Chief Sacked After Champs-Elysees Rioting

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 19, 2019

The French government sacked the top police official in Paris on Monday following another weekend of rioting in the capital during "yellow vest" protests which have put President Emmanuel Macron on the defensive.

After New Zealand Attack, PM Jacinda Ardern Praised For "Grace, Empathy"

World News | Anna Fifield, The Washington Post | Monday March 18, 2019

For the first 16 months of her tenure, Jacinda Ardern was feted around an increasingly populist world for being young, female and progressive. The 37-year-old New Zealand prime minister, together with Justin Trudeau of Canada and France's Emmanuel Macron, were celebrated as the antidote to Donald Trump. Vogue magazine ran a glamorous photo spread o...

Hundreds March In Paris As Childminders Join 'Yellow Vest' Protests

World News | Reuters | Sunday March 10, 2019

Hundreds of "yellow vest" protesters began marches in Paris on Saturday, marking the 17th straight weekend of anti-government demonstrations despite attempts by French President Emmanuel Macron to quell discontent with a nationwide series of debates.