Emmanuel Macron

Macron floats 'new European organisation' idea for coordination beyond EU

Noting the urgency of giving Ukraine and other EU hopefuls like Moldova and Georgia a place in the heart of Europe, the French president called for the creation of a "European political community".

France's Macron promises different approach at second-term inauguration

Emmanuel Macron was sworn in for his second term as France's president promising to act with "respect" and "consideration."

France's left-wing parties seal historic alliance to take on Macron

The country's Socialist Party joins the leftist coalition against President Emmanuel Macron in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Violence erupts at Paris rally protesting Macron's policies on Labour Day

Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad protesters who ransacked business premises during May Day demonstrations against the policies of President Emmanuel Macron.

Tomatoes hurled at France's Macron on first post-election trip

About six of the small fruits, some orange, some red, contained in what looked like a blue plastic bag, flew over the head of the French leader and bounced off the shoulder and arm of two men beside him, according to broadcaster BFM-TV's video.

'Splendid news': European leaders quick to congratulate France's Macron

Almost all of the bloc's 27 leaders were among the first to congratulate Macron after his win over Le Pen by a comfortable margin.

Incumbent Macron wins French election, defeating rival Le Pen

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to begin efforts to unite a deeply divided nation after winning re-election in a battle against rival Marine Le Pen that saw the far right come its closest yet to taking power.

Macron, Le Pen battle for presidency as France heads to the polls

Emmanuel Macron is hoping to become the first French leader since Jacques Chirac in 2002 to win a second term in the final round of the presidential election.

Macron, Le Pen make final appeals as French vote campaign draws to close

President Emmanuel Macron accused far-right leader Marine Le Pen of trying to divide France, while the latter called on citizens to read her manifesto and wake up to what she called the failures of Macron's term.

Pro-Macron billionaire fiddles with French magazine’s independence

The Czech business tycoon attempted to give a pro-Macron slant to the magazine's election coverage, drawing flak from its editors.

Macron warns Le Pen risks 'civil war' in France with headscarf ban

French President Emmanuel Macron and far-right rival Marine Le Pen clash bitterly over Islamic headdress, ties with Russia and economic policy as they seek to sway undecided voters in a debate four days ahead of presidential elections.

Will far-left French voters back far-right Le Pen in the second round?

Jean-Luc Melenchon, the French far-left presidential candidate, has become a kingmaker, coming third in the first round. If Macron is cold-shouldered by Melenchon's supporters, far-right Le Pen might have a chance to snatch a victory.