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Macron reshuffles team, opening path for new French central bank chief

French President Emmanuel Macron has initiated a key reshuffle within his inner circle, a move that could influence the future leadership of the country’s central bank. The decision to replace his chief of staff is widely seen as paving the way for a senior official to take over the Bank of France......

France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years

France and Greece are expected to extend their bilateral defence cooperation agreement for another five years during an upcoming visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Athens, according to a Greek government official. The agreement, originally signed in 2021, established a framework for mutual......

French soldier killed in Lebanon raises tensions in UN peacekeeping mission

A French soldier deployed in southern Lebanon as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission has been killed, according to an official statement by Emmanuel Macron. The incident has heightened concerns about security conditions in the region and the risks faced by international forces on the ground. The......

Macron warns of fragile ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron has raised concerns over the stability of a recently announced ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, warning that ongoing military operations could undermine the agreement. The truce, described as a ten-day ceasefire, was announced by Donald Trump as part of efforts......

Switch Off and read: Macron urges teenagers to reduce screen time

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on teenagers to reduce their screen time and reconnect with reading and offline activities. Speaking to high school students, he encouraged them to “switch off” their phones and proposed the introduction of one “no screens day” per month. Macron’s......

Macron seeks to support de-escalation with Saudi crown prince amid Middle East tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed his commitment to easing tensions in the Middle East, following discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In a message shared after their exchange, Macron said both leaders agreed to remain in close contact to help promote de-escalation......

Iraqi prime minister vows action after French soldier killed in drone attack

Iraq’s prime minister has pledged to take firm measures to prevent further attacks after a drone strike killed a French soldier and injured several others involved in international counterterrorism operations. The attack took place on the evening of March 12 and targeted a group of soldiers participating......

Zelenskyy arrives in Paris for talks with Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris on Friday for scheduled talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, as diplomatic efforts continue amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to presidential spokesperson Serhii Nykyforov, Zelenskyy had already......

Zelensky to meet Macron in Paris for talks on Ukraine war and sanctions

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Friday for high-level discussions focused on the ongoing war in Ukraine and international efforts to increase pressure on Russia. According to the French presidency, the meeting will address several......