Tag: Emmanuel Macron
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French President addresses the nation: condemns far-left and criminal groups for the violence in French cities
Addressing the French public on Sunday evening, President Emmanuel Macron said he felt “anger and shame” over the scenes of destruction, questioning how French citizens could turn against their own country. “En regardant ces images, nous nous sommes tous posé la question : qu’est-ce qui leur est passé par la tête ? Comment des Français…
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France to deploy its air-defences in Saudi Arabia to defend the Yanbu pipeline
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on French TV that France will be deploying air-defences in Saudi Arabia to defend the East-West Yanbu pipeline. The pipeline was bombed by the Houthis disrupting Saudi Arabian oil exports and kicking up oil above $100 as a result. French troops will also potentially be deployed as the French President…
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President Macron gives his last UNGA speech
French President Emmanuel Macron gave his final speech at the United Nations General Assembly as President of France, delivering an emotional address that summed up much of the foreign policy worldview that has defined the final stage of his presidency. President Macron, who cannot seek a third consecutive presidential term under the French Constitution, used…
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President Macron continues landmark visit to Syria despite terrorist attack
French President Emmanuel Macron continued his landmark visit to Syria despite a terrorist attack near his hotel. At least two bombs were detonated near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus, where he was staying, injuring up to 18 people. Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab went to the scene following the attack. The visit marks the…
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G7 ends on a high note for Ukraine: more sanctions against Russia expected
The G7 meeting in France has ended on a high note for Ukraine, as the group agreed to provide more air-defence support, additional systems and interceptors, and long-range capabilities to help Ukraine resist Russian attacks. G7 leaders also agreed to increase sanctions against Russia, including against its oil and gas sectors. Yesterday, President Donald Trump…
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G7 kicks off in France with Ukraine and Iran in focus: President Trump to renew oil sanctions against Russia
The G7 kicked off today in Evian, in the Lake Geneva region of France bordering Switzerland, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also present alongside G7 leaders. President Zelensky held a meeting with US President Donald Trump and once again requested a licence to produce Patriot missiles in Ukraine for an anti-ballistic missile system. US President…
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France provides nuclear-security guarantees to Norway
France has signed a new defence agreement with Norway that will bring Norway under France’s emerging European nuclear-deterrence initiative. The agreement was signed in Paris, and marks another step in France’s effort to expand bilateral defence cooperation with European partners as doubts grow over long-term US security guarantees in Europe. Prine Minister Støre said Norway…
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France guarantees security to Greece: “China, Russia and the USA are working against Europe” – President Emmanuel Macron
Greece is the latest country to which France has given security guarantees during a visit to the country by French President Emmanuel Macron. President Macron has guaranteed security and defence to many different European countries, including Denmark and Cyprus, and France also provides defence and security cooperation to Malta. These commitments form part of France’s…
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More sanctions against Russia incoming: EU to revisit red lines – Kaja Kallas
During today’s informal European Council meeting in Cyprus, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said that the EU is now planning a 21st sanctions package against Russia that revisits previous red lines. The Vice-Commissioner President said that we have to make sure to send the message that Ukraine is more important for Europe than it is…
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European leraders insist on free-passage in the Strait of Hormuz
European leaders gathered in Paris yesterday to hold talks on maritime sea-passage in the Strait of Hormuz. The European leaders asserted that the strait should not be privatised and free navigation should be allowed. They also said that this statement applies to all parties in the war. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the meeting with…
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No deal with France over Strait of Hormuz: IRGC in control and want to win the war
France has failed to achieve concession from Iran to allow European ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement published following talks, French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated that France is not involve in the war in Iran and that the Strait of Hormuz should be re-opened as soon as possible. According to…
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President Macron in Cyprus: European security is our common interest
French President Emmanuel Macron was in Cyprus today along with Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Prime Minister of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides. The leaders toured the Andreas Papandreou Air Base. French President Emmanuel Macron said that anyone who attacks Cyprus is attacking Europe. Iran targeted the British base of Akrotiri in Cyprus. The French President also…