Events

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 ilmoitti Ranskan laivaston takavarikoinneen "Venäjältä tulevan öljytankkerin".

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

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.

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.

Italian, Saksan, Ranskan, Kanadan ja Britannian johtajat hakevat Yhdysvaltain presidentin henkilökohtaista tukea Ukrainan turvallisuustakuille - FT

US State Department: Secretary Rubio discussed the protests in Iran in a call with his French counterpart

Iran's ambassadors to Britain, Germany, and France condemned what they called "foreign interference in Iran's internal affairs."

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

Ukrainan presidentti Zelenskyi, Ranskan presidentti Macron ja Britannian pääministeri Starmer allekirjoittivat Pariisissa pidetyssä "halukkaiden koalition" kokouksessa aiejulistuksen monikansallisten joukkojen sijoittamisesta Ukrainaan tulitauon jälkeen.

Starmer ja Macron ovat allekirjoittaneet sopimuksen, joka pätee, kun Ukrainan rauhansopimus on solmittu. Brittijoukkoja maassa Ukrainassa. Sotilaallisia keskuksia perustettu maahan. Lupaukset toimia, jos Venäjä hyökkää uudelleen.

Macron: Turkki on valmis ottamaan vastuun merenkulkukysymyksistä