Emmanuel Macron

FM Makei: Foreign sanctions and interference on Belarus would harm all

Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei Foreign dismissed Western countries' protest crackdown complaints as "nothing but attempts to bring chaos and anarchy" to Belarus.

Will the international community find a fair solution in the east Med?

The European Union and its allies need to play a more constructive role in the eastern Mediterranean row between Greece and Turkey.

ICG: European Union should continue path of diplomacy on eastern Med

Hardliners in the EU are pushing for tougher measures against Turkey, but they could have the opposite effect of bringing Ankara to the table, warns a new report.

Why Muslims in France fear a bill on Islamic 'separatism'

Macron has pushed for a “French Islam” for years, and his latest proposed bill may give him the unbridled powers to see it happen.

As the US deepens ties with Saudis, the EU urges an arms embargo on Riyadh

Several EU members want to punish the Saudi kingdom over Khashoggi and the Yemen war, but the US, UK and France are reluctant.

Macron under pressure now to look at radical blueprint to save Lebanon

The blueprint might be too ambitious, but there is a plan B which offers a swift recovery of the economy and cracks down on corruption - if Macron has the courage to put a French stamp on it.

Turkey says France's Macron endangers EU interests, playing colonial games

French President Macron's remarks try "to give lessons by speaking pedantically with old colonial reflexes," says Turkish Foreign Ministry.

French spy chief pushes for Lebanese reforms

French President Macron has pressured Lebanese leaders to agree on a new prime minister and has threatened sanctions on politicians if they do not push through with reforms.

Macron backs free speech for Charlie Hebdo then rants at reporter for story

Hours after the French leader defended Charlie Hebdo’s right to publish offensive cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, he launched an angry tirade against a journalist who published an unflattering story.

Macron: Lebanon leaders promise crisis cabinet in 15 days

French President Emmanuel Macron gives Lebanese politicians until October end to start delivering on reforms, saying financial aid would be withheld and sanctions imposed further down the line if corruption gets in the way.

Lebanon risks sanctions if swift reforms not undertaken: Macron

If Lebanese leaders fail to shift direction in the next three months, French President Macron says punitive measures could be imposed, including withholding bailout money and sanctions on the ruling class.

PM-designate Mustapha Adib urges reforms in crisis-hit Lebanon

President Michel Aoun has asked Mustapha Adib to form a new government after the diplomat secured 90 votes in the 128-member parliament.