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Emmanuel Macron
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France debt crisis deepens as ECB tells Paris to fix its budget problems at home
France’s debt is nearing 120% of GDP as borrowing costs surge. Find out why the ECB says Paris must solve its worsening budget crisis at home.
October 14, 2026
France student protests force government concession as thousands demand better schools
France is sending 3,000 teachers to schools after nationwide student protests. Find out why demonstrators say their fight is far from over.
October 9, 2026
France suspends stun grenades at student protests as school unrest deepens
France suspends stun grenades at student protests as school disruption, police scrutiny and demands for education reform intensify nationwide.
October 9, 2026
France conducts first M51.3 submarine missile launch as Macron emphasises nuclear deterrence
France has carried out the first M51.3 launch from a ballistic-missile submarine, with Emmanuel Macron observing the unarmed strategic test off Brittany.
October 8, 2026
France student protests spread across more than 1,200 high schools as arrests top 5,000
Student protests have spread across more than 1,200 French high schools, with over 5,000 arrests as demands over staffing and school conditions intensify.
October 4, 2026
G7 begins 100-million-barrel emergency oil release with diesel frontloaded within 20 days
G7 countries will coordinate a 100-million-barrel emergency reserve release over four months, with a substantial diesel drawdown frontloaded within 20 days.
October 4, 2026
France student protests spread nationwide as school conditions and budget anger fuel unrest
French student protests are spreading nationwide over school conditions and funding. See why clashes are escalating as France prepares major budget cuts.
October 1, 2026
Pope Leo begins historic France visit with clergy abuse, AI and global conflicts on agenda
Pope Leo arrives in France facing clergy abuse, AI risks and Middle East wars. Discover why his historic visit reaches far beyond religion.
September 25, 2026
Canada and France plan joint space infrastructure as Macron backs deeper EU ties
Canada and France will pursue shared space infrastructure, defence cooperation and stronger energy ties as Ottawa deepens its strategic relationship with Europe.
September 21, 2026
Macron orders critical-infrastructure plan as France warns Russian hybrid threat is intensifying
Emmanuel Macron has ordered France to strengthen critical-infrastructure protection against drone and cyber threats as Paris raises its assessment of Russian hybrid activity.
September 20, 2026