French President Emmanuel Macron

France's pension reform verdict today: Why it matters and what happens next?

France's Constitutional Council will deliver its verdict today on the contentious pension reforms. Experts — and government sources — say the Council is unlikely to block the overall reform. But this doesn't mean it's the end of the road for protests

Macron heckled by protesters in Netherlands, two protesters arrested

Macron's pension reforms have prompted massive protests and strikes in France. Critics were additionally infuriated when he used a special constitutional power last month to push the bill through parliament without a vote.

What is assisted dying? Why is France mulling a law on it?

Assisted suicide is when someone of sound mind and volition is helped to take their life by providing drugs that are to be self-administered. A recent poll found 70 per cent in favour of it, but just 36 per cent would consider it themselves. France’s national council of doctors remains opposed

Macron faces delicate Ukraine balancing act in China

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit China from Wednesday, hoping to dissuade Beijing from supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine but without alienating a crucial trade and geopolitical player

Ukraine is 'determining factor' in China-EU ties: EU chief

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned China Thursday its approach to Russia's war in Ukraine would determine ties, but said Europe was not looking to "decouple" from Beijing

Explained: How the AUKUS submarines raise risks of nuclear proliferation

The AUKUS deal could potentially add to the proliferation of ballistic missile and cruise missile capabilities among East Asian countries

Franco-British cooperation renewed: What did Rishi Sunak and Emmanuel Macron discuss at Paris summit?

Deep sighs of relief will be heard on both sides of the Channel now that Rishi Sunak has made it clear that Emmanuel Macron is a firm friend. It is also a cautious step by the UK to recognise the importance of its European partners, which it has worked hard to avoid during the Brexit years

Macron warns EU-South America deal hinges on environment

The EU has sought to reset relations with Brazil after the return to office of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who in January called for the deal to be urgently ratified.

French President Emmanuel Macron says fighter jets for Ukraine 'not excluded

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed on Wednesday to send 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and to allow other European countries to send theirs, after weeks of intense debate and mounting pressure from allies

‘Trainers of discord’: Why Emmanuel Macron's sneakers during London visit caused a stir

France's Emmanuel Macron during his trip to London ahead of the Queen's funeral was pictured looking unusually casual, wearing a pair of sunglasses and navy-blue trainers, instead of his usual suit and formal black leather shoes