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Macron calls for constant vigilance against antisemitism during Dreyfus commemoration

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for unwavering vigilance against the resurgence of antisemitism, warning that combating hatred remains a collective responsibility. His remarks came during France’s first national day of commemoration marking the judicial recognition of Alfred Dreyfus’......

Macron did not award Clara Morgane the Legion of Honour: Viral claim debunked as a hoax

A viral claim suggesting that French President Emmanuel Macron personally awarded the Legion of Honour to former adult film actress Clara Morgane has been circulating widely online. However, the story is entirely false and originates from a parody account, misleading thousands of internet users who shared......

France launches expert review of social security funding to reshape welfare financing

France is opening a new chapter in the debate over the long-term sustainability of its social protection system after President Emmanuel Macron commissioned a panel of four independent experts to examine how the country's welfare model should be financed in the decades ahead. The initiative reflects......

Ségolène Royal enters French Socialist primary race ahead of 2027 presidential election

Twenty years after her historic presidential campaign, former French minister Ségolène Royal has announced her intention to compete in the Socialist Party’s primary process, reviving her ambition to become France’s first woman president in the 2027 election. Royal, 72, confirmed......

France to return more than €50 million in seized Assad family assets to Syria

France will return more than €50 million in assets seized from members of the former Assad family network to support development projects in Syria, French President Emmanuel Macron announced during his visit to Damascus. The decision was unveiled as France and Syria signed several agreements aimed......

Explosion heard in Damascus during French president Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Syria

An explosion was heard in Damascus on Tuesday while French President Emmanuel Macron was visiting the Syrian capital, adding a security dimension to a high-profile diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening ties with Syria's transitional authorities. The blast occurred as Macron was in Damascus for......

France signals openness to potential SAMP/T air defence sale to Turkey, sources say

France is reportedly showing greater openness to the potential export of the SAMP/T air defence system to Turkey, marking a notable shift after years of political hesitation over such a transfer, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The move could pave the way for deeper negotiations......

Emmanuel Macron expected in Syria in landmark visit confirmed by Syrian presidency

The Syrian presidency has announced that French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to travel to Syria, marking a potentially historic diplomatic moment as Western engagement with the country continues to evolve following a major political transition in Damascus. No specific date has been provided......

Saudi crown prince and French president discuss Iran-US agreement and regional stability

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level discussions on Sunday focused on the evolving Iran–US understanding and broader efforts to stabilise the Middle East, according to official Saudi media. The phone call, reported by the Saudi Press Agency,......