Emmanuel Macron
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French govt collapses as PM Michel Barnier-led Cabinet loses historic no-confidence vote since 1962
World | Dec 05, 2024, 07:01 AM ISTThe National Assembly approved the no-confidence motion by 331 votes. A minimum of 288 were needed. Amid the political crisis, President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday evening.
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France in Crisis: Will Michel Barnier's Government Survive? What’s Next for Emmanuel Macron?
Originals | Dec 03, 2024, 06:42 PM ISTThis week, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier could be ousted following a no-confidence vote. What’s the controversy, what does this mean for Emmanuel Macron and for France? Watch the video to know more.
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PM Modi, Macron hold talks at G20 Summit, vow to deepen space, energy, AI sectors
World | Nov 19, 2024, 03:11 AM ISTG20 Summit: Both PM Modi and Macron explored opportunities to enhance defence collaboration, including joint military exercises and the development of cutting-edge defence technologies.
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From Meloni, Starmer to Macron, PM Modi to engage in 'multi-alignment' diplomacy in Brazil
World | Nov 18, 2024, 04:22 PM ISTPM Modi to hold key bilateral meetings with world leaders, including Giorgia Meloni, Keir Starmer, and Emmanuel Macron, during his Brazil visit for critical diplomatic discussions aimed at strengthening international cooperation and addressing global challenges.
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President Macron condoles Ratan Tata’s death, says 'France has lost a dear friend'
World | Oct 11, 2024, 09:50 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron expressed deep condolences for Ratan Tata's passing, praising his visionary leadership and highlighting the global impact of his contributions to business and philanthropy.
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Netanyahu slams Macron over calls to halt arms deliveries: 'Israel will win with or without support'
World | Oct 06, 2024, 09:24 AM ISTMeanwhile, the French President’s office responded to the controversy, addressing Netanyahu’s statement. Asserting that "France is Israel’s steadfast friend," the Élysée stressed that Macron "supports Israel’s security and demonstrates it."
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NSA Ajit Doval meets French President Macron, reiterates commitment to strengthening bilateral ties
World | Oct 01, 2024, 07:54 PM ISTPresident Macron stressed India and France's efforts to advance peace and addressed global challenges and appreciated PM Modi's initiatives towards the same. Doval also met Macron's diplomatic advisor Emmanuel Bonne, and the two led the India-France Strategic Dialogue in Paris.
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Emmanuel Macron extends full support to India as permanent member of the UNSC
News | Sep 26, 2024, 07:21 PM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron on September 25 extended full support to India as permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Watch to know more!
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'Let's make UN more efficient': Macron supports India's bid for permanent membership in UNSC
World | Sep 26, 2024, 05:19 PM ISTMacron stated at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, "Our Security Council is currently at an impasse. We need to enhance the efficiency of the UN and ensure it is more representative".
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France gets new centre-right government more than two months after divisive elections
World | Sep 22, 2024, 12:32 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron had earlier approved Michel Barnier's appointment as the French PM after weeks of difficult negotiations. The announcement ended weeks of political uncertainty after snap elections declared by Macron yielded a hung parliament.
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Macron names Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French Prime Minister after months of stalemate
World | Sep 05, 2024, 05:41 PM ISTPresident Emmanuel Macron named EU former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday after more than 50 days of caretaker government.
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Child porn or fraudulent transactions, what leads to arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France?
World | Aug 28, 2024, 08:15 AM ISTDurov, a Russian-born billionaire, was arrested in France over the weekend as part of an investigation into crimes related to images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform, French prosecutors said.
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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Nita Ambani at 2024 Paris Olympics event, pic goes viral
Entertainment | Jul 24, 2024, 12:41 PM ISTA picture of Nita Mukesh Ambani is doing rounds on social media wherein she can be seen receiving a grand welcome from French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. See the viral pic
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France: Macron accepts Prime Minister's resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker government
World | Jul 16, 2024, 10:03 PM ISTFrench centrist Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his government resigned on Tuesday but will stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new cabinet is appointed following an inconclusive snap election.
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French government set to resign today, gay PM Attal to stay on in caretaker capacity till Olympics
World | Jul 16, 2024, 06:26 PM ISTAccording to two government sources, Macron is anticipated to approve the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his administration by day's end, following inconclusive results from a snap election. They are expected to continue in a caretaker role until a new cabinet is formed.
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France's first gay Premier Gabriel Attal offers resignation after election debacle, Macron rejects
World | Jul 08, 2024, 04:27 PM ISTAttal had already flagged on Sunday that he would offer his resignation, which follows French political tradition, but added he was prepared to stay in office longer as a caretaker but it was up to the president to decide.
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France's election results surprise both Macron and Le Pen with no clear majority. What's next?
World | Jul 08, 2024, 01:33 PM ISTThe RN's momentum had appeared unstoppable after it trounced the centrists in European elections in early June and came first, ahead of the hastily assembled leftist New Popular Front, in the first round of the vote. However, the Sunday poll result came as a surprise for Macron as well as Le Pen.
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France Elections: Polls open in key runoff that could propel Marine Le Pen' far right to power
World | Jul 07, 2024, 01:18 PM ISTFrance Elections 2024: French voters face a decisive choice in the runoff of snap parliamentary elections that could see the country’s first far-right government since the World War II Nazi occupation — or no majority emerging at all.
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France's far-right falling short of majority in parliamentary election | What this means for Macron?
World | Jul 04, 2024, 01:49 PM ISTMarine Le Pen's National Rally and its allies would get just 190-220 seats in the 577-member National Assembly, possibly ruling out a far-right minority government. A parliament with no majority can still deprive President Macron of a government committed to his policies.
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France election: Was Macron's forecast of civil war correct? Massive protests after results | VIDEO
World | Jul 01, 2024, 01:22 PM ISTFrance’s high-stakes legislative elections propelled the far-right National Rally to a strong but not decisive lead in the first-round vote Sunday, polling agencies projected, dealing another slap to centrist President Emmanuel Macron.