28 January 2026
France will replace Microsoft Teams and Zoom with its own video platform, Visio, across all government departments by 2027.The move is aimed at boosting digital sovereignty, securing government communications, and cutting costs
Several airlines, including Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, and Swiss have canceled their Saturday flights to the Middle East including Israel, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. United Airways & Air Canada also cancel flights to Israel amid fears of a U.S. strike on Iran
The French side affirmed its strong confidence in the achievements of the Lebanese army on the military level and in the government's accomplishments on the economic, political, and reform levels
Clashes and riots broke out between French police and pro-Kurdish demonstrators in Marseille, France.
Emmanuel Macron announces that the French Navy has seized "an oil tanker coming from Russia"
France calls for NATO to hold an exercise in Greenland and says it is "ready to contribute", as US President Donald Trump's push to take the Danish autonomous territory upends the transatlantic alliance
1 week ago
On Tuesday, right next to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, farmers protested against the soon-to-be-entered EU-Mercosur trade agreement.
Trump just shared a text message from Macron. My friend, We are totally in line on Syria. We can do great things on Iran. I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland. I can set up a G7 meeting after Davos in Paris on Thursday
Question: Have you invited Putin to be on the Board of Peace? Trump: Yeah. He’s been invited. Question: Thoughts on Macron saying he will not join the Board of Peace? Trump: Did he say that? Nobody wants him because he’s going to be out of office very soon. If they feel hostile, I’ll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he’ll join.
1 week ago
Germany’s finance minister is throwing his weight behind France on the need for a tough counterstrike against President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to press for U.S. control of Greenland
During a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, President Ahmed al-Sharaa reviewed the latest developments in Syria, with both presidents emphasizing the importance of Syria's unity and sovereignty and rejecting separatist tendencies.
French President Emmanuel Macron: ; I spoke today with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and conveyed our concern regarding the escalation in Syria and the continued offensive by the authorities. ; A permanent ceasefire is now essential, and an agreement must be reached on integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces into the Syrian state, based on the talks held last March.
French President Emmanuel Macron says the Syrian army must "immediately" halt attacks on Kurdish-led SDF. "France and Europe will not be able to support the continuation of such an approach," he warned
Trump: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%.
Macron: We will send military reinforcements by land, sea and air to Greenland
Macron: We must strengthen our military capabilities, our land and air defenses, and our counter-drone capabilities.
France bans 10 far-right UK activists for targeting migrant boats
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced that his country will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6 and said that the "blackmail" by the United States against the Danish island must end.
Macron on Greenland: If sovereignty of an ally is affected, knock-on effects would be unprecedented. We do not underestimate statements on Greenland
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Araqchi, in a call with his French counterpart, calls for condemnation of foreign interference in the internal affairs of countries.
2 week ago
Leaders of Italy, Germany, France, Canada, and the UK will seek the US president's personal endorsement on security guarantees for Ukraine - FT
US State Department: Secretary Rubio discussed the protests in Iran in a call with his French counterpart
2 week ago
Iran's ambassadors to Britain, Germany, and France condemned what they called "foreign interference in Iran's internal affairs."
2 week ago
Germany Chancellor: We are deeply concerned about reports of violence by Iranian security forces, and strongly condemn the killing of protestors. @EmmanuelMacron, @Keir_Starmer and I urge the Iranian authorities to refrain from violence, and to uphold the fundamental rights of Iran’s citizens
Iran must show restraint against protesters, French diplomatic source says
President Ahmed al-Sharaa discusses with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron by phone prospects for cooperation and the latest developments in Syria and the region
French farmers have rolled into Paris on tractors in a show of anger against an EU trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur they fear will create unfair competition, as the government warned against "illegal" protest actions
French farmers block Paris streets in protest against Mercosur trade deal
During the meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing" in Paris, Ukrainian President Zelensky, French President Macron and British Prime Minister Starmer signed a declaration of intent on the deployment of a multinational force in Ukraine following a ceasefire
Starmer and Macron have signed up to once a Ukrainian peace deal is struck. British troops on the ground in Ukraine. Military hubs set up in country. Promises to act if Russia attacks again