France to recognise Palestine amid global pressure
French President Emmanuel Macron declared that France will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September,...
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France: Macron warns of global threat, boosts defence budget
France's defence spending is set to increase sharply as President Emmanuel Macron warns of growing global threats to European security,...
French court of appeal reverses libel ruling in Brigitte Macron case
The Paris Court of Appeal on July 10th overturned libel convictions against Natacha Rey and Amadine Roy, two online figures...
Fearing judgement, Western leaders shift approach on Israel
Fearing judgement, Western leaders arguably have shifted on Israeli support. But is this a genuine moral change, or merely strategic...
Abbas pledges reforms in letter to Macron
On June 9th, France announced it had received confirmation from the head of the Palestinian Authority (PA), President Mahmoud Abbas,...
Adesewa Olofinko: African-European Unions’ meeting in Brussels explained
On May 21, 2025, the African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) convened in Brussels for their third ministerial meeting,...
Algeria-France relations spiral as passport deal breached
Algeria has accused France of breaching a passport agreement as the tensions between the two countries continue to build. According...
France first stop for Syrian president in Europe
Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Syrian interim president, has arrived in France on the 7th of May in what marks the first...
Macron to host Syria’s new leader in 1st trip to Europe
The whitewashing by the West of Syria's controversial new president shifted gear recently, assisted by the French. The French presidency...
France seeks regional backing in Iraq for two-state solution plan
France has begun seeking regional backing in Iraq in order to build support for a two-state solution plan between Israel...
Tewfik Hamel: France and Algeria tensions surge after consular arrest
The diplomatic relationship between France and Algeria entered a critical phase this month, amid escalating bilateral tensions. Relations between France and...
France hits back at Algeria with expulsion of 12 diplomats
France hits back at Algeria with expulsion of 12 diplomats as diplomatic row escalates. According to the BBC, on the...
Algeria expels 12 French consular representatives
Algeria has ordered 12 employees to leave the French Embassy and has expelled the French consular representatives in Algeria. According...
Macron’s Palestine stance can force the UK’s hand on recognition
French recognition of Palestine is set to take shape at an international conference in June, increasing pressure on the UK...
Martin Jay: Le Pen’s exclusion from next election may prove disastrous
It’s been called Marine Le Pen’s ‘Trump’ moment but the court case which has condemned the far-right leader, excluding her...
