President Emmanuel Macron of France spoke of the need for a “shared responsibility for peace and international stability.”
Author: Roger Cohen
Can China Make Peace in Ukraine? Macron Isn’t Saying No.
The French president hopes Beijing can be useful in pressing Russia to end the war in Ukraine. How exactly is not clear.
Macron Appears Ready to Tough Out France’s Pension Crisis
Amid protests in the streets and in Parliament, the French leader shows no sign of scrapping a law that raises the retirement age.
Macron’s Government Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid France’s Wrath Over Pensions
Two no-confidence votes failed to oust the cabinet of President Emmanuel Macron over a new law raising the retirement age to 64 from 62.
Macron Faces an Angry France Alone
President Emmanuel Macron saw his decision to push through a change in the retirement age as necessary, but the price may be high.
Macron Pushes Through Law in France Raising Retirement Age
Lacking parliamentary support, the French president used a special measure to circumvent a vote, a step likely to further enrage opponents.
Macron Faces Pivotal Week in His Attempt to Change France at Its Core
Huge crowds are again expected to protest President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age before a decisive vote that could redefine his nation and his legacy.
Macron Calls for Enshrining the Right to Abortion in the French Constitution
President Emmanuel Macron honored Gisèle Halimi, a lawyer who worked for the legalization of abortion, but some of her family members and supporters assailed his use of her legacy.
As France Faces Backlash in Africa, Macron Tries Reset With Ex-Colonies
President Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a four-country visit as he slashes the French military presence and says colonial-era habits and attitudes must die.
War in Ukraine Has Changed Europe Forever
No event has transformed the continent more profoundly since the end of the Cold War, and there is no going back now.