French Presidential Election

The impending collapse of the government will leave a hole at the heart of the European Union at a time when Germany is also weakened and in election mode, just weeks ahead of U.S. President-elect Don

Updated On: 04 Dec 2024 | 3:33 PM IST

The euro fell by as much as 0.6 per cent to a one-month low of $1.0733 and hit a 21-month trough against sterling of 84.49 pence

Updated On: 11 Jun 2024 | 5:51 AM IST

Some farmers worry that green policies will curb their yields and therefore their incomes, while the cost-of-living crisis makes it harder to pass on costs to consumers

Updated On: 13 Feb 2024 | 7:39 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron advocated Tuesday for his contested plan to increase the pension eligibility age as part of the pro-business policies he has promoted since he took office in 2017, saying people need to work a little longer to make the system financially sustainable. Macron visited the Rungis International Market in the southern suburbs of Paris for his first public discussion with French workers since lawmakers started debating the government's pension-reform legislation earlier this month, prompting series of strikes and protests. The bill, which the Senate expects to start considering on March 2, would push back the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 and require people to have worked for at least 43 years to be entitled to a full pension, amid other measures. People know that yes, on average, you have to work a little longer, all of them, because otherwise we won't be able to finance our pensions properly, Macron said. All French retirees receive a state pensio

Updated On: 21 Feb 2023 | 5:10 PM IST

Although the still-divided political landscape could see economic reforms watered down, S&P Global said

Updated On: 25 Apr 2022 | 4:48 PM IST

Live news updates: Washington's top diplomat and its defence secretary meet Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv.

Updated On: 25 Apr 2022 | 3:44 PM IST

Macron, a pro-European centrist who became president in 2017 after easily beating Le Pen when voters rallied behind him to keep the far-right out of power, is facing a much tougher challenge this time

Updated On: 11 Apr 2022 | 11:46 PM IST

Macron accused Le Pen of lying to voters about her campaign platform as he sought to rally support two days before the presidential election's first round

Updated On: 09 Apr 2022 | 2:17 AM IST

The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy concludes Tuesday in Paris.

Updated On: 22 Jun 2021 | 4:18 PM IST

Pakistan's history shows opening door to populist leaders is a big step towards a dangerous future

Updated On: 09 May 2017 | 9:40 AM IST

Front National stands a good chance of success in 2019 European & 2020 French regional elections

Updated On: 09 May 2017 | 9:24 AM IST

Macron has defined Brexit as a crime that will leave UK facing servitude

Updated On: 09 May 2017 | 8:41 AM IST

Thanks to climate change, French presidential hopeful Macron reverses history

Updated On: 08 May 2017 | 4:01 PM IST

Macron, has been the victim of a 'massive and coordinated hacking operation'

Updated On: 08 May 2017 | 11:30 AM IST

Emmanuel Macron is to become the next president of Franc

Updated On: 08 May 2017 | 8:17 AM IST

Voting will begin on the mainland at 11:30 am IST in 66,546 polling stations

Updated On: 07 May 2017 | 10:38 AM IST

France faces a choice between many things as it votes to elect either Le Pen or Macron as president

Updated On: 06 May 2017 | 2:40 PM IST

Macron is pitted against Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Front

Updated On: 06 May 2017 | 2:19 PM IST

The hacking has lead to the diffusion of 'various internal information' on the social media: Macron

Updated On: 06 May 2017 | 9:49 AM IST

Emmanuel Macron's programme recognises elements of the German approach

Updated On: 05 May 2017 | 11:25 PM IST