Emmanuel Macron

Legislators topple French government in confidence vote, forcing Macron to seek yet another prime minister

By John Leicester, Associated Press

Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted after he gambled that lawmakers would back his view that France must slash public spending to repair its debts.

Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends

By Illia Novikov, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

Speaking after a meeting of the so-called "coalition of the willing" in Paris, Macron says the countries have committed to deploying troops in Ukraine — or to maintaining a presence on land, at sea, or in the air — to…

Macron denounces Netanyahu's 'abject' claim that he is fueling antisemitism

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Netanyahu’s remarks as “abject” and “erroneous” in response to Israel Prime Minister’s accusations that his intention to recognize a Palestinian state is fueling antisemitism.

Macron vows justice after unknown attackers chop down tree honoring murdered French Jewish man

By Associated Press

The tree, located in Épinay-sur-Seine, was chopped down Wednesday night, seemingly with a chainsaw.

France will recognize Palestine as a state, President Macron says

By Angela Charlton, Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, in a bold diplomatic move amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza. Israel denounced the decision.

Conservative influencer Candace Owens sued for defamation over claims that France's first lady is a man

By Associated Press

A lawyer for France’s first couple said they’ll be seeking “substantial” damages from U.S. conservative influencer Candace Owens if she persists with claims that President Emmanuel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, is a man.

Macron announces 6.5 billion euros in extra military spending by France in next two years

By Angela Charlton, Associated Press

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced 6.5 billion euros ($7.6 billion) in extra military spending in the next two years because of new and unprecedented threats, ranging from Russia to nuclear proliferation, terrorists and online attacks.

Putin 'is preparing for more war,' GOP senator warns after meeting with Zelenskyy and Macron

By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press

Two U.S. senators are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling on peace while preparing a fresh military offensive against Ukraine.

After trip to Ukraine, U.S. senators warn Putin is preparing new offensive

By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal spoke to The Associated Press in Paris after meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and touring neighborhoods shattered by what they called the worst Russian bombardments since the full-scale invasion began.

France's first lady appears to push her husband on a plane. Macron says they were joking

By John Leicester, Associated Press

The moment quickly made headlines in France, with media trying to decipher the interaction that cameras spotted through the just-opened door of the plane.