President Emmanuel Macron
France introduces extra parental leave to boost birth rates
Under the new rules, which came into force on Wednesday, mothers and fathers can now share an additional one or two months of leave on top of existing entitlements.
July 1, 2026
‘Free France’: Macron reveals name of Europe’s largest warship
President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that France’s next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be called “France Libre” (Free France), as the country looks to reinforce its status as a major maritime power
March 18, 2026
Macron urges Israel to hold 'direct talks' with Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron says Lebanon is ready for direct talks with Israel and offers Paris as a venue for negotiations, while urging Hezbollah to halt attacks and Israel to abandon plans for a large-scale offensive
March 14, 2026
French far-right leader accuses Macron, allies of strengthening hard-left after activist killed
France's far-right leader Jordan Bardella on Wednesday accused President Emmanuel Macron and his allies of helping strengthen the hard-left as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed shock at the fatal beating of a far-right activist blamed on the ultra-left.
February 20, 2026