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July 1, 2023

Macron dances at Elton John concert as France burns amid ongoing violence

The protests have spread from Paris, where the initial shooting occurred, to other towns across the country, though most of the violence remains localized to the Paris suburbs.

June 30, 2023

At least 200 French officers injured, 600 arrested in third night of riots since deadly police shooting

Nearly 40,000 police officers were deployed across France on Thursday as the country experienced its third day of riots since a police officer used deadly force on a teenager.

May 18, 2023

French high court issues decision supporting AI-powered surveillance cameras for Paris Olympics

The French Constitutional Council backed a new law clearing the use of AI-powered surveillance cameras during the 2024 Paris Olympics, on Wednesday.

May 16, 2023

French first lady's relative attacked as Macron doubles down on pension reform

French first lady Brigitte Macron issued a public statement condemning a politically-motivated attack on her great-nephew, Jean-Baptiste Trogneux.

May 1, 2023

French police clash with violent protesters during mass May Day demonstrations

French police clashed with protesters in the streets of Paris during May Day rallies Monday as workers protested French President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reform bill.

April 19, 2023

French hecklers call for President Emmanuel Macron's resignation during 'crowd bath'

As French President Emmanuel Macron visited eastern France, hecklers shouted for him to resign. The president is still largely disliked after pushing through unpopular pension reforms.

April 17, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron to address nation in attempt to calm public anger regarding pension reform

Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, is set to address the nation on April 17, 2023, in an attempt to calm public anger regarding his pension reform plans.

April 14, 2023

France's top constitutional body set to rule on Macron's contested plan to raise the retirement age

President Emmanuel Macron proposed raising the retirement age in France from 62 to 64. The country's top constitutional body is expected to rule Friday on if the plan passes muster.

April 12, 2023

Oval Office ‘feebleness’ and CCP sympathizers allow Xi to drive a wedge between US and Europe: Gordon Chang

Gordon Chang said Biden's weak approach to China allows Xi to divide the U.S. from its European allies after French President Macron's visit to Beijing.

April 11, 2023

France's Macron met with angry protests during speech in Netherlands, day after sparking outrage on Taiwan

French President Emmanuel Macron saw another day of ire after protesters interrupted him during a speech at The Hague one day after he drew condemnation for his remarks on Taiwan.