France Says Troops to Remain in Syria, ISIS Not Defeated
France is a leading member of the U.S.-led coalition fighting militants in Syria and Iraq and has around 1,000 troops based in the north of the country
Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron was born December 21, 1977. At the age of 39, Macron became the youngest president in the history of France when he assumed office on May 14, 2017.
Macron was born in Amiens, to Françoise Macron, a physician, and Jean-Michel Macron, a professor of neurology. He was raised in a non-religious family, but was baptized a Roman Catholic of his own volition at the age of 12.
Macron is largely viewed as a centrist by the French population. During his time in the French Socialist Party, he supported the party's centrist wing.
Macron became known to the French public after his first appearance on the television program "Des Paroles Et Des Actes" in March 2015.
Opinion How Putin and the Far Right Played the Paris Yellow Vests Protests
Russia didn’t trigger the Gilets Jaunes. But Putin and the far right want to see Paris burn and Europe weakened and divided, so they jumped at the chance to contaminate and manipulate them
Egyptian Activist Detained for Wearing 'Yellow Vest' in Solidarity With French Protesters
The arrest in the northern city of Alexandria came as traders said authorities were blocking the sale of the vests to forestall any copycat protests ahead of the January 25 anniversary of Egypt’s 2011 uprising
France's 'Yellow Vests' Face Off With Riot Police in Paris in Day of Rough Protest
Authorities said there were an estimated 8,000 protesters in Paris around midday and some 90,000 across the country with more than 50 people reported injured, including three police officers
Paris Burns as Worst Riots in a Decade Engulf the City; Macron Vows Action
Protesters angry about rising taxes and the high cost of living clashed with French riot police, who closed off some of the city’s most popular tourist areas and fired tear gas and water cannons
'I'm Worried': Macron and Saudi Prince Discuss Khashoggi Killing at G20
Crown Prince Mohammd sidelined during G20 'family photo' ■ Putin and prince give each other high five, Trump and MBS 'exchanged pleasantries'
Macron First Western Leader to Meet Saudi Prince Since Khashoggi Killing
French president says international community should be associated in the affair because 'the whole world is concerned'
WATCH France's Macron Condemns Violence as Paris Protests Raged Into the Night
French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner has accused the far right of encouraging acts of violence and clashes with police in Paris
Trump Tweets Incoherent Warning to Macron, Suggests Germany Could Invade France Again
While the text of the tweet is cryptic, Trump appeared to be warning that Germany may invade France again without NATO and U.S. protection
Analysis Before World Leaders, Macron Eulogizes Liberal Global Order
French president and German chancellor seem isolated as Macron mourns the shaky world order, and leaders who proudly call themselves nationalists look on
Opinion Why Did Macron Say France Should 'Offer Homage' to Nazi Collaborator Petain?
The French president himself has advanced the recognition of France’s complicity in the Holocaust – but his desire to honor Petain demonstrates the fragility of that process. France's WWII and colonial era crimes remain a taboo and a threat to a still infantile national identity
Netanyahu Among 70 World Leaders in Paris Marking 100th Anniversary of World War I's End
Some 70 world leaders commemorate the centenary of the Armistice that brought World War I to an end, and to honor the millions of soldiers who died in the conflict
Israeli Minister Blasts France Over Recognition of Nazi Collaborator
'I would urge President Macron not to offer excuse or defense for the Nazis and their supporters – in the past, present, or future,' Naftali Bennett says
France's Macron Calls Tribute to Nazi Collaborator Petain 'Legitimate'
French president backs plans to celebrate Marshal Philippe Petain, who led France to victory in a World War I battle but collaborated with the Nazis during World War II
Macron Swipes at Trump at UN: Trampling on Palestinians Won't Resolve Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
'What can resolve the crisis between Israel and Palestine? Not unilateral initiatives,' Macron says, adding that two-state solution is only credible option
Macron Replaces Hungarian Ambassador After pro-Orban Memo Leak
The memo, written by the ambassador, praised Hungary PM's immigration policy
Iran's Rohani to Macron: Tehran Not Ruling Out Military Withdrawal From Syria
Rohani and France's Macron held a telephone call late Tuesday in which they also discussed the nuclear deal; Macron tells the Iranian leader that Europe and China still support accord
Macron to Netanyahu: Jerusalem Embassy Move Led to People Dying, Didn't Promote Peace
Israeli PM says he did not ask France to quit Iran nuclear deal, saying he believes economic pressure will 'dissolve' it
Netanyahu in Paris to Discuss Iran With Macron
Macron, who has been vocal about working to preserve the Iran nuclear deal, will host Netanyahu at the Elysee Palace. Netanyahu spoke with Jewish leaders in Paris: 'We are preventing terrible attacks, including here, in France'
Macron Claims Saudi Arabia Held Lebanon's Prime Minister – and the Kingdom Is Fuming
In an interview, the French president claimed credit for heading off war in Lebanon, which was plunged into crisis after Hariri resigned while in Saudi Arabia, saying he feared an assassination