The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.
Tag: Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )
Macron the Disrupter Seeks Direction
He wants to lead a united Europe to independence. But the world has changed on him.
French Refineries Strike May Presage a Winter of Discontent for Europe
Bitten by inflation, workers are demanding a greater share of the surging profits of energy giants. It’s the kind of unrest leaders fear as they struggle to keep a united front against Russia.
With Leaps and Bounds, Parkour Athletes Turn Off the Lights in Paris
As an energy crisis looms, nimble young activists are using superhero-like moves to switch off wasteful lights that stores leave on all night.
Truss Meets With European Leaders, Signaling Thaw in Relations
Brexit still needs some ironing out, but Prime Minister Liz Truss’s government seems to be warming to working with Europe.
Éric Dupond-Moretti, French Justice Minister, Faces Trial
Éric Dupond-Moretti opened investigations of judges he had clashed with as a lawyer, prompting accusations that he had abused his position to settle scores.
White House to Host France’s Macron in Biden’s First State Visit
After months of pandemic-related disruptions to President Biden’s diplomatic calendar, the White House is set to welcome the French president in December.
Iran’s President Speaks at U.N. as Protests Rock His Nation
The Iranian president, who came to power last year, will address the assembly amid large demonstrations at home and international pressure to revive the Iran nuclear deal.
Russia’s Invasion Shadows U.N. Assembly Amid ‘Colossal Global Dysfunction’
Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and Emmanuel Macron of France used the gathering as a stage to cast themselves as would-be peacemakers in the war in Ukraine.
‘Glorious’ Hero or ‘Deplorable’ Traitor? Pétain’s Legacy Haunts French Island
Philippe Pétain, who led France to victory in World War I and then collaborated with the Nazis, is buried on a small island, where his grave is the site of bitter debates over his legacy.