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Emmanuel Macron: Diesel, jet fuel and gas are our priorities. Our initiatives aim to secure short-term supplies

"Many are unaware of the hardships faced by so many of our compatriots in recent weeks, following the sharp increase in fuel prices. This situation is due to ongoing conflicts and the international climate." - Emmanuel Macron

"The Russian hybrid threat against Europeans and France has intensified," declares Emmanuel Macron in his speech at the Élysée, before adding: "The nature of Russian aggressiveness in Europe is changing

French President Emmanuel Macron after meeting with France’s political leaders and presidential candidates at the Élysée Palace: "The Russian threat has intensified in recent weeks."

French President Emmanuel Macron called a rare meeting of party leaders at the Élysée Palace on Friday due to a crisis of rising energy prices

Fishermen are blocking the entrance to the port of Nice to protest against fuel prices

President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun arrives at the Élysée Palace, where he is greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron

Following the closure of the port of Sète, the ports of Nice and Toulon are blocked by fishermen protesting against rising fuel prices.

France is introducing a voluntary military service. There are more applicants than spots available. On Tuesday, the selectees will receive a visit from Macron

In Fos-sur-Mer (Bouches-du-Rhône), dozens of fishermen are currently blocking an oil depot to protest against the rise in fuel prices. Tensions have erupted with the riot police deployed on site

French Foreign Ministry: Unacceptable attack on train near Ukrainian border aimed at sowing division among Kyiv's allies

Nigerien authorities accused France of instigating an armed rebellion in late August. At the same time, Nigerien authorities thanked Russia for its assistance in stabilizing the situation.

The French President: We stand with Germany in the hybrid war waged by Russia

Saudi-French statement: Paris and Riyadh call on Iran to resume its full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

French President Macron: In Kyiv and its region, Russia has once again chosen to target civilians. This policy of terror, carried out with missiles and drones, is unacceptable. Each new attack reinforces an obvious truth: Russia must pay the price for its aggression and answer for its crimes. Alongside Ukraine, we will not yield to either fatigue or intimidation. The European Union and its partners will continue to increase the pressure on Russia, including through new sanctions, while strengthening military support for Ukraine so that it can defend itself and protect its population

France: Tightening security measures on the border with Spain

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

Germany is deploying two CH-53 heavy-lift helicopters, along with firefighting equipment, to help combat the wildfires in the Gironde region . The equipment will be flown directly to Cazaux Air Base aboard a German A400M transport aircraft, bringing it as close as possible to the fires threatening Bordeaux

The French meteorological service announces a "new heatwave" starting tomorrow, Tuesday.

Since the first day of the fires in Gironde on Wednesday, nearly 42,000 hectares have burned, 220,000 people have been forced to leave their homes, and a total of 84 firefighters have been injured in the battle against the blazes. Overnight, however, the fire remained largely contained.

France evacuates its embassy staff in Tehran

Air France announces suspension of flights to Dubai and Riyadh "for security reasons"

France: We condemn Iran's extremely serious intimidation against two French diplomats

Ukrainian troops joined France's Bastille Day parade in Paris for the first time, while two Ukrainian pilots flew French-supplied Mirage fighter jets overhead

French Defense Minister: Russia poses a threat to all of Europe

Evacuation of the gendarmerie's motorcycles from a training center threatened by the flames

"We have assembled a new coalition: the anti-ballistic missile coalition," Emmanuel Macron declared at a press conference following the meeting of the coalition of volunteers in support of Ukraine against Russia's war of aggression.

Macron says Ukraine plans to acquire 16 Rafale jets and SAMP/T NG air defense systems

French President Macron: FCAS was perhaps not a success, but we should not stop here. New competitors will appear and we need to move forward when it comes to advanced technologies. We need to make sure that Europe becomes an active industrial military reality

French Foreign Minister: Sanctions against Iran will not be lifted as long as it does not abandon its nuclear program.