Emmanuel Macron - Page 2

November 22

Trump’s ‘America First’ collides with Macron’s ‘Europe First’ in face-off over Western dominance

Macron and Trump's complex relationship mixes rivalry with diplomacy as France pushes for European independence from U.S. influence in defense and foreign policy.

November 14

Canada to open Greenland consulate after Trump’s push to acquire island

Canada to open new consulate in Greenland's capital Nuuk amid Trump's acquisition talks. Foreign minister calls move unprecedented Arctic expansion in volatile times.

October 24

Reporter’s Notebook: A Paris jewel heist straight out of the movies

A movie-style heist at the Louvre saw criminals scale the museum with a cherry picker truck and steal priceless French crown jewelry before fleeing on scooters.

October 23

Louvre director grilled on spectacular security failures, including camera pointing away from key balcony

Louvre Museum director Laurence des Cars acknowledged that security failures, including a lack of perimeter surveillance, allowed thieves to pull off heist.

October 15

Trump’s swipe at ‘weak’ leaders highlights the shifting global influence of Western nations

Amid Trump’s visit to Egypt and Israel to celebrate the release of hostages held by Hamas and to usher in a new era of Mideast peace, some say Western influence is waning.

October 14

Watch Trump and France's Macron share weirdly long 26-second marathon handshake

American President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron joined hands for around 26 seconds during oddly lengthy handshake in Egypt.

October 14

U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron share long, awkward handshake

The two leaders clasped hands for about 26 seconds.

September 24

France says UN recognition of Palestinian state is a blow to Hamas not a gift

French official Pascal Confavreux defends U.N. Palestinian statehood initiative against Trump's criticism that it rewards Hamas for Oct. 7 attacks.

September 23

Watch: Macron calls Trump after presidential motorcade blocks him in NYC traffic

Macron and Trump's rivalry played out at the UN over Palestinian statehood and unexpectedly on New York streets when police blocked the French president's path.

September 23

Trump denounces European recognition of Palestinian state as ‘reward’ for Hamas

President Donald Trump condemned France, U.K., Australia and Canada for recognizing a Palestinian state, saying it encourages continued conflict and emboldens Hamas after Oct. 7 attacks.