Emmanuel Macron - report

President of France since 2017

Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron is a French politician serving as President of France since 2017. Ex officio, he is also one of the two Co-Princes of Andorra. Earlier, Macron served as Minister of Economics, Industry and Digital Affairs under President François Hollande from 2014 to 2016 and Assistant Secretary-General of the Presidency from 2012 to 2014.

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Emmanuel Macron criticized American economic patriotism, which undermines an already weakened European industrial sector. Biden acknowledged the $368 billion spending and tax law may have "glitches," but overall defended it. Biden infuriated the French after making a deal with Australia for nuclear subs.
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The bread is being added to the UN’s list of intangible cultural heritage. The show of goodwill comes as France and the U.S. look to reset their relations. Between 300 and 400 guests are expected to attend the state dinner.
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French President Emmanuel Macron faced with trying to salvage a ruling majority. Voters punished his centrist 'Ensemble' alliance in France's parliamentary election. Final figures showed Macron's centrist camp got 245 seats - short of 289 needed for an absolute majority.
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First projections show Emmanuel Macron on course to lose absolute majority. His centrist Ensemble! alliance would win between 200 and 250 seats. That is much less than the 289 required to have a majority in the National Assembly. Pollsters say he may fall short as smaller parties make gains.
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French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi arrived in Kyiv on Thursday. They are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and visit sites of Russian attacks. The trip marks a first for the heads of the EU's three largest economies.
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Boris Johnson has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his re-election. Mr Macron was re-elected for a second five-year term tonight. According to preliminary results, Macron received 58.2% of the vote compared to Le Pen’s tally of 41.8 percent.
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Latest projections from IPSOS/SOPRA STERIA show a 28.1 percent to 23.3 percent lead. Final results expected to come in later on Sunday and Monday morning. Macron qualified ahead of his far-right rival for the second round of voting.
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Macron Says Talks With Putin Helped Avoid Further Escalation on Ukraine Issue. Putin said he hoped the escalating crisis in Ukraine could be resolved peacefully. Tensions over Ukraine have been escalating over the past weeks.
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French parliament suspended debate on a new Covid-19 law early on Wednesday. Opposition lawmakers demanded explanations from President Emmanuel Macron. He specifically used a French term, a slang word viewed by many as offensive.