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France wants farmers, not supermarkets, to set grocery prices

Emmanuel Macron's government is looking at new laws to turn the food market upside down.

31/01/2018

France

Macron shows humility on behalf of the west

"Giving lectures out of context and belittling political systems that did not share our values, what happened? Anomie, certain deaths and radical violence."

24/10/2017

France

Macron gives first live TV interview

French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed opponents' criticisms that he is a 'president of the rich' and urged his countrymen to take a more positive attitude towards success.

15/10/2017

France

France: thousands rally against labour reforms

The French far-left draws tens of thousands to a rally against controversial labour reforms.

23/09/2017

France

Marine Le Pen’s future 'unclear’ after right-hand man Philippot quits

National Front set to move to the fringes of French politics, says expert.

21/09/2017

France

France loses a cultural icon

French businessman and art patron Pierre Berge has died at the age of 86 after a long illness.

08/09/2017

World News

Deadly Hurricane Irma barrels towards Florida

Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc in the Caribbean

07/09/2017

France

Meet France's new 'first dog' Nemo

Black labrador-griffon cross Nemo has joined Macron's entourage in the role of "first dog".

30/08/2017

France

Macron's uphill battle: easing French labour rules

It's a tricky week for French President Emmanuel Macron, as he and his government get back to work, starting with a sweeping labour reform that could spark some mass protests.

28/08/2017

France

Macron spends €26,000 on makeup in three months

French president Emmanuel Macron has spent €26,000 on makeup in the first three months of his presidency, according to French media.

25/08/2017

Spain

Spain: Father of terror suspect denies son's involvement

The father of the owner of the car used in Cambrils terror attack says he is innocent and only lent vehicle to his brother

23/08/2017

France

Macron honeymoon over after just 100 days

A poll indicates that only 36 percent of French people are satisfied with the actions of their new president.

14/08/2017

France

Macron has had a busy first two months on the world stage

Since he took over from Francios Hollande, Emmanuel Macron has packed in 11 visits to seven countries and met numerous heads of state.

21/07/2017

France

French army head quits after row with president

19/07/2017

France

Trump lands in Paris for talks and tourism

The US president and his wife will be guests of honour for Bastille Day celebrations

13/07/2017

France

Europe honours German titan Helmut Kohl

World leaders have paid a final tribute to Helmut Kohl, the former Chancellor who reunited Germany and helped shape Europe as we know it.

02/07/2017

France

France's Marine Le Pen placed under formal investigation

30/06/2017

World News

Macron's Bastille Day invite to Trump sparks debate

An invitation by the French President to Donald Trump to attend July 14 national holiday celebrations in Paris has sparked debate

29/06/2017

United Kingdom

Six things we learnt comparing elections in France and the UK

23/06/2017

France

Macron reshuffles government after allies quit

The French president brought some relative unknowns into his top team to replace those who had resigned amid a funding scandal

21/06/2017