Emmanuel Macron
French PM says pension age hike ‘non-negotiable’ as strikes loom
France's prime minister has ruled out backtracking on a plan to raise the retirement age as unions prepared for another day of mass protests and strikes against the contested reform.
An increase in the minimum retirement age to 64 from the current 62 is part of a flagship reform package pushed by President Emmanuel Macron to ensure the future financing of France's pensions system.
Scholz and Macron: Together We must Make Europe Stronger
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized in a joint article in the German publication "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" that they strive for quick and concrete progress in the EU enlargement process, DPA reported.
Russia on Petkov: The Emphasis is Not on the Weapons, but on the Fact that He initiated the Exclusion from SWIFT
"As all the EU heads of government gave speeches one after the other, the meeting dragged on late into the night. Prime Minister Petkov, as he tells it, went from one colleague to another during those hours - including Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz.
Strikes, protests test French plan to raise retirement age
French workers angry over proposed changes to retirement rules are halting high-speed trains, disrupting electricity supplies and taking to the streets Thursday in a day of nationwide strikes and protests seen as a major test for Emmanuel Macron and his presidency.
France offers "Made in Europe" strategy against US Competition
France is proposing that the European Union soften its rules on state aid and financing for companies in response to the controversial subsidy program adopted by the United States, DPA reported, quoted by BTA.
French dissatisfaction on the rise – Citizens will not retire at 65
French President Emmanuel Macron's government will try this week to revive his economic reform drive and score a major political victory by launching a pension reform in the face of fierce union opposition, Reuters reported today.
Mitsotakis, Macron, discuss Ukraine, Eastern Mediterranean in call
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed issues of regional and international interest, with focus on the latest developments in the Eastern Mediterranean and Ukraine, in a phone call on Saturday, his office said.
The two leaders also discussed matters of coordination ahead of the special European Council in February.
Fears for French baguettes as power prices burn bakers
Recently described as "250 grams of magic and perfection" by President Emmanuel Macron, the French baguette is at risk from surging energy prices, with some bakers warning they can no longer afford to fire up their ovens.
Macron prepares "Made in Europe" Strategy against US Policies
French President Emmanuel Macron has said he is pushing for a "Made in Europe" economic strategy to counter US policies.
During a joint press conference ahead of his meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Paris, Macron said their discussion would focus on Europe's economic situation.
Erdoğan says warned France about Lafarge support of terror groups
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Oct. 21 he warned France about the cement company Lafarge's ties to terror groups in northern Syria.