Keywords: Emmanuel Macron


France: Prime Minister Lecornu resigns hours after announcing new cabinet

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, a move the Élysée Palace confirmed in a statement. The decision deepens the political deadlock that has gripped France in recent......

Portugal strengthens support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara

Portugal’s Social Democratic Party (PSD), the leading party in the nation’s governing coalition, has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Sahara. During a parliamentary session on Friday, PSD described the plan as “the most serious, credible, and constructive......

Europe’s wealth tax: Which countries still enforce it?

The debate over taxing the ultra-wealthy has reignited across Europe as discussions center on addressing national debts through wealth-based taxation. Economist Gabriel Zucman recently proposed a 2% minimum tax on fortunes exceeding €100 million, a measure aimed at replacing France’s former......

Cécile Kohler’s sister remains cautious despite hope for release in Iran

Paris – The family of Cécile Kohler, a 40-year-old French teacher imprisoned in Iran since May 2022, expressed cautious optimism on Thursday after French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of a “solid prospect” for the release of French detainees in the country. Kohler and her......

Emmanuel Macron warns the UN against the “law of the strongest”

French president Emmanuel Macron addressed the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, warning against the rise of “the law of the strongest” and “the selfishness of a few.” He defended the role of the UN and called for “effective multilateralism” at a time......

Morocco reiterates commitment to two-state solution at UN conference

Morocco, represented by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, reaffirmed its unwavering support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state during a high-level international conference held Monday in New York. The event, focused on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian question, was......

France formally recognizes Palestinian state as Macron calls for Gaza war to end

At a United Nations summit, French President Emmanuel Macron made a groundbreaking announcement that France officially recognizes the State of Palestine. This decision, hailed as a historic moment in French foreign policy, signals a significant shift in Western engagement with the Israeli-Palestinian......

UN faces global challenges at 80th General Assembly amid new geopolitical shifts

As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, world leaders convene at the General Assembly to address escalating conflicts, financial instability, and transformative global issues. The summit, held against the backdrop of wars, climate crises, and advancing technologies, aims to foster international......

France: Macron hits record low approval rating

French President Emmanuel Macron has reached the lowest approval ratings of his presidency since his election in 2017, according to a recent Ifop poll conducted for the Journal du Dimanche. Only 17% of respondents expressed favorable opinions of the president, while 83% disapproved of his performance. The......