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Macron, Merkel aim to present united stance in Trump era
At their second meeting in a week, the two are expected to once again raise the idea of establishing a European army as a symbol of a united continent, a proposal that has raised Trump's hackles.
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Macron's popularity falls to 25 percent: poll
Thirty-four percent were "mostly dissatisfied" while 39% were "very dissatisfied", according to the poll.
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French protesters rail against Macron's fuel taxes with road blocks
Dozens of people were also injured, as drivers tried to get around stoppages, after protesters in a grassroots protest movement dubbed the 'yellow vests' took to motorway slip roads, tunnel entrances or airport access roads.
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Leaders of France and Germany in poignant show of unity 100 years after WW1
More than 3 million French and German troops were among an estimated 10 million soldiers who died in the Great War of 1914-1918.
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Trump, Macron at odds on European defence ahead of WW1 commemoration
Fresh off US congressional elections that saw his Republican Party’s power erode, US President Donald Trump is in Paris this weekend to bolster the US-European alliance at commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One.
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World leaders to mark WWI in France
Some 70-80 world leaders are preparing to fly to the French capital next weekend for a ceremony marking a century since the guns fell silent.
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Choice of francophone chief makes waves in Africa
For some African commentators, the decision is a stitch-up between French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame that does little for France's reputation or the OIF's mission.
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France's President Macron tells French to stop moaning
Marcon's comments came a week after the government unveiled billions of euros in tax relief for businesses and households, alongside more budget cuts.
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World leaders gather to breathe new life into Paris accord
The ‘One Planet Summit’, launched last year by French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to accelerate the implementation of the 2015 pact.
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Macron at UN rebukes Trump's 'law of the strongest'
French President Emmanuel Macron did not refer to the US president by name but his address to the UN General Assembly outlined positions that were polar opposites to Trump's world view.
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Team Macron challenges French Senate over bodyguard hearing
Alexandre Benalla is under criminal investigation after he was filmed beating a protester while wearing a riot helmet and police tags.
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French President Macron's popularity slumps to record low in poll
Macron’s popularity is low in most polls but the YouGov survey pegged it worse than others and indicated poor ratings across the political spectrum.
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[OPINION] There’s a new player in modern scramble for Africa
Having infamously scrambled for the continent 120 years ago, Western leaders are today seeking to dance here, writes Jean-Jacques Cornish.
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Popular French environment minister quits in blow to Macron
Nicolas Hulot was among Macron’s first ministerial appointments following his May 2017 election victory.
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[WATCH] French President under pressure after protest video
Emmanuel Macron's popularity is at an all-time low as a judicial inquiry opened into the behaviour of two of his former bodyguards.
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French fans give hero's welcome to ‘Les Bleus’ World Cup champions
The victory has helped foster a sense of national unity, with commentators playing up the fact the squad includes many with central and north African heritage.
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France is bringing back national service
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined a two-part scheme that would see all young people in France taking part.
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Under pressure from populists, EU doubles down on curbing migration
At stake is EU members’ unity and trust in each other, as well as the bloc’s Schengen zone of control-free travel.
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Italy summons French envoy as migration row escalates
This after French President Emmanuel Macron said Rome had acted with 'cynicism and irresponsibility' by closing its ports to migrants.
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France's Macron vows to invest nearly R1bn in African technology
French president Emmanuel Macron made the announcement to chief executives of the world biggest technology firms at the technology for good summit in Paris.
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EU firms will make their own call on Iran business - Macron
The EU wants to salvage the Iran nuclear deal, which offers the Islamic Republic relief from economic sanctions in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme and Europe sees as an important element of international security.
