President Emmanuel Macron’s recent unveiling of plans for legislation permitting assisted dying in France has ignited a fierce debate. Macron, in an interview with La Croix and Libération, outlined the proposed bill, which imposes strict eligibility criteria, restricting assisted dying to adults suffering from incurable, life-threatening illnesses and experiencing unmanageable pain. NTD spoke with Ludivine […]
PARIS—French President Emmanuel Macron was greeted with boos and whistles at the opening of the Paris Agricultural Fair on Saturday by angry farmers who blame him for not doing enough to support them. Mr. Macron was scheduled to visit the event, which draws crowds of visitors every year. But before the official opening, several dozen […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Paris to sign a bilateral security deal with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two will hold a press conference at 12:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 16. SCHEDULE 12:45 ET – Macron welcomes Zelenskyy 12:50 ET – Roundtable 13:30 ET – Signature of agreement 13:35 ET – Press conference
French President Emmanuel Macron promised on Tuesday to overhaul parental leave so it pays better after France saw the lowest number of births since World War II last year. According to the latest annual census report from the French National Statistics and Economic Studies Institute INSEE, France counted 678,000 registered births last year, 7 percent […]
French President Emmanuel Macron aims to legalize medically assisted death in an upcoming bill set for late February, triggering controversy as several healthcare unions oppose the proposal. NTD interviewed Alain Escada, Civitas International think tank president Alain Escada, who believes the bill’s contents appear to grant doctors a “license to kill.”
In France, more than 1,300 people have been prosecuted for their role in the recent riots, and half of them are under 18 years old. It appears the French government is struggling to directly address the tensions among the youth, who overwhelmingly come from the suburbs and have North African roots. Some media outlets and […]
French President Emmanuel Macron might be forced to reshuffle his Cabinet soon. That’s been a persistent rumor in the French media. Many were not convinced how he managed the riots, and Macron is facing constant opposition in Parliament which is blocking his bills.
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the importance of European independence on Monday by calling on France’s EU allies to look at a more home-grown air defense strategy in order to avoid becoming over-reliant on defense systems purchased outside of Europe. “When we talk about air defense, we would be wrong to rush into [increasing] capacity,” […]
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday denounced comments by French President Emmanuel Macron that Moscow was becoming a vassal state to China. The Russian criticism focused on an exclusive interview with Macron published in the Sunday edition of the Paris daily newspaper l’Opinion last weekend, in which the French president discussed shifting international […]
PARIS—France pledged additional military aid for Ukraine on Sunday, including light tanks, armored vehicles, training for soldiers, and other assistance as the Ukrainians gear up for a counteroffensive against Russian forces, following surprise talks in Paris between the Ukrainian and French presidents. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and France’s Emmanuel Macron met for about three hours at […]
A group of protesters briefly invaded stock market operator Euronext’s offices in the La Defense business district of Paris on Thursday, as protests against French President Macron’s pension reforms continue. The protesters said that big companies should pay to finance pensions. “We are told that there is no money to finance pensions,” said SUD-Rail unionist, […]
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly addressed the nation on Monday over his pension reform after weeks of strikes and protests throughout the country. Macron defended his decision and promised a better future for France. “Has this reform been accepted? Obviously not,” the president said in a pre-recorded statement that aired on French national television on […]
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) delivered remarks on the economy and expressed his views on multiple issues at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. “We’ve got big problems,” McCarthy said when asked about French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visit to China. He also talked about what the House Republicans have achieved during his […]
Pressure is building on the Biden administration to end strategic ambiguity in regard to Taiwan. Lawmakers are now asking the White House to clarify whether the United States would defend Taiwan in case of a Chinese invasion. President Joe Biden has previously said the United States would defend the island, but aides have walked back […]
Asia expert Riley Walters tells NTD that the U.S. ties with Europe remain strong, even after French President Emmanuel Macron’s Taiwan remarks. And he says Western allies still have many more friends and partners than China.
Is the United States losing a long-time ally? That’s the question after French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent remarks that when it comes to Taiwan, European countries should not “adapt to the American rhythm or a Chinese overreaction.”
Is China readying for war? Chinese leader Xi Jinping called on his troops to up their military training, with a focus on armed combat, during a naval inspection. This comes amid heightened tensions over Taiwan, after the Chinese regime staged military exercises around the island over the weekend. The United States and allies are watching […]
Former President Donald Trump has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of pandering to Beijing after the former’s high-profile trip to China. “You’ve got this crazy world that’s blowing up and the United States has absolutely no say. And Macron, who’s a friend of mine, is over with China kissing his [Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s] ass,” […]
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) has condemned French President Emanuel Macron for appearing to advocate that Europe should distance itself from the United States over a possible Chinese military aggression against Taiwan. In a roughly two-minute video posted on Twitter Sunday, Rubio asked whether Macron “speaks for all of Europe” when he suggested that the EU […]
