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Emmanuel Macron’s rivals mock his summit failure after his efforts to avoid war in Ukraine proved fruitless Emmanuel Macron was last night mocked by his political rival, Marine Le Pen She ridiculed him over claiming he’d secured a potential negotiation with Putin Jean-Luc Melenchon also slammed Macron’s ‘dismal record in this whole affair’ By James … Read more
The French abolished their monarchy in 1792 – but they certainly still know a thing or two about living like royalty. A point underscored with aplomb by Hotel Splendide Royal Paris, which occupies a 19th-century mansion house a stone’s throw from the Champs-Elysees and President Macron’s Parisien home, the 365-room Elysee Palace. Grand company. But … Read more
Now France vows to sue Britain over fishing licences: Macron’s aide calls on Brussels to start legal action against London over post-Brexit rules France vowed to sue Britain within days as the long-running dispute over fishing licences hit a new low Clement Beaune called on EU to start action as he accused the UK of … Read more
French ski resort owners have told how they are facing ‘economic disaster’ after Emmanuel Macron decided to ban British tourists from entering the country. Macron said the move- which takes effect Saturday – will slow the spread of Omicron, but with the variant already widespread and making up a larger proportion of French cases than … Read more
Emmanuel Macron accuses Boris Johnson of ‘dragging out’ post-Brexit fishing row to divert attention from domestic woes Macron told aides PM is trying to ‘entrap’ the EU ‘in a Franco-British problem’ Details of the rant emerged as talks in Paris yesterday failed to resolve the issue France threatening sanctions over accusations Britain is withholding licences … Read more
Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos pledges £732m to help reforestation in Africa after chat with Prince Charles about the importance of trees Prince Charles played a key role in getting Jeff Bezos to pledge £732million Amazon founder is matching a past contribution for land restoration in Africa The Great Green Wall initiative will plant 20m trees across … Read more
We are promised an ‘impartiality revolution’ at the BBC. The Corporation’s chairman, Richard Sharp, pledges that it now has a chance to become what it was originally intended to be – ‘fair, authoritative and impartial’. This will be splendid news, if true. But we will wait before rejoicing. A real rebooting of the BBC, back … Read more
Marine Le Pen cements lead over far-right challenger Eric Zemmour putting her in prime position for run-off against Macron as she gains ground on him in latest French election poll Marine Le Pen gaining ground on Emmanuel Macron in French presidential race Right-wing figurehead got 19% support to Macron’s 23% in poll taken this week … Read more
The row between the UK and France over post-Brexit fishing rights entered a new phase today as a French MP threatened to tear up a key migration treaty. Jean-Pierre Pont, MP for the fishing community of Boulogne-sur-Mer, said the French government should consider scrapping the Touquet Treaty which allows the UK to set up border … Read more
French fishermen could block the Channel Tunnel linking France and the United Kingdom in protest over the allocation of post-Brexit fishing licences, warned French member of parliament Jean-Pierre Pont on Wednesday. ‘Be warned,’ said Pont, who is a member of parliament for President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling La Republique en Marche party, representing the coastal town … Read more