President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that France would convene a G7 meeting dedicated to energy in the weeks to come as fuel prices soar amid the US-Iran war. Speaking to the press after a meeting with party leaders over the energy crisis and international security, Macron also said he had ordered measures to protect France's critical infrastructure from increasing Russian "hybrid attacks".
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he had ordered measures to shield France's key infrastructure and defence industry sites from increasing Russian hybrid attacks. The announcement came as Macron spoke to the press after meeting in Paris with political party leaders to discuss recent developments in the international situation including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. Watch his press conference in full above.
Emmanuel Macron said Russia's hybrid threat had "intensified" and called for plans to protect critical infrastructure.
Deutsche Welle18 Sept
The French president says he has tasked the government with protecting critical infrastructure and defence industry sites.
BBC18 SeptMacron's strategic reserve release consideration highlights the urgent need for global energy security collaboration amid geopolitical tensions.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Sept
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he had ordered measures to protect France's critical infrastructure and defence industry sites from "Russian hybrid attacks", adding that the threat from Moscow had intensified in recent weeks.
Macron's disclosure highlights escalating geopolitical tensions, potentially prompting stronger NATO responses and impacting European security dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez18 Sept
French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting leaders of France’s political parties at the Elysée on Friday for talks on the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and the consequences for the country’s security and energy amid soaring fuel prices.
French far-right politician Éric Zemmour said on Friday that he would run in next year's presidential election, joining far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, who was runner-up to President Emmanuel Macron in the last two elections. Zemmour is campaigning on a crackdown on immigration, including a plan to expel unemployed foreigners even if they are legal residents.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland, is experiencing a surge in visitors after three unrelated events raised its profile.
The New York Times•Norimitsu Onishi and Renaud Philippe18 Sept
Celebrated thriller writer Michel Bussi explains why the plot of his new novel Code Yesterday isn’t so far fetched, saying ‘I wanted to give women revenge’ Relations between France and England have rarely looked brighter. The recent loan of the Bayeux tapestry has become a symbol of a renewed friendship between the two countries, evidenced further by the numerous smiles exchanged on the occasion between prime minister Andy Burnham and French president Emmanuel Macron. A new book released in France at the start of this month, however, could soon darken the sunny skies of a revitalised entente cordiale . In Code Yesterday, author Michel Bussi proposes that every single song credited to the Beatles was in fact written by a woman … of French descent. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Bertrand Bouard18 Sept
The French presidency said the aim of the Paris talks was to review a Lebanese armed forces deployment plan.
Al Jazeera17 Sept
Macron's former protégé pitches two-speed Europe to boost economic integration between likeminded countries.
Delivering real capabilities is where this vision of strategic autonomy will succeed or fail.
Atlantic Council•Aurélie Vittot17 SeptEmmanuel Macron réunit les chefs de partis pour parler de la crise, Sébastien Lecornu prolonge les aides ciblées pour les secteurs touchés, les candidats à la présidentielle multiplient les annonces : la hausse des prix de l’énergie perturbe la marche de l’exécutif et s’impose dans la campagne. Cela rebat-il les cartes de la présidentielle ? […]
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Paris for talks with Emmanuel Macron, but on the ground many Lebanese say they have little hope after months of war with Israel, the continued occupation of parts of southern Lebanon and uncertainty over regional tensions. FRANCE 24's Renée David reports from Beirut on hopes that Aoun and Macron can rally international backing and secure a framework agreement to help stabilise the country.
Emmanuel Macron welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Jordan's King Abdullah II to Paris today for talks on Lebanon's security and international support for the Lebanese army. The meeting comes as France pushes to prevent a security vacuum ahead of UNIFIL's planned withdrawal at the end of 2026, with Israeli strikes continuing in southern Lebanon and concerns growing over who will secure the border. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago has the latest.
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Paris for talks focused on Lebanon's security and wider Middle East tensions, with Jordan's King Abdullah II also taking part in the meeting. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago and Kethevane Gorjestani have the analysis from Paris.