France’s Emmanuel Macron Gets Tough on Migrants

Elaine Ganley / The Associated Press Dec 26, 2017 The French president has made clear he won’t accept economic immigrants, wants those who don’t qualify for asylum expelled and doesn’t want them even trying to come. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

France Awards ‘Make Our Planet Great Again’ Climate Grants

Emily Wells / Truthdig Dec 14, 2017 French President Macron, a critic of Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, is giving research money to U.S. climate change scientists. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Israeli, French Leaders Tangle Over U.S. Jerusalem Decision

Josef Federman and Tia Goldenberg / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2017 The leaders spar verbally over the move to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, while new violence ripples across the region. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Forges Ahead With Jerusalem Plans Despite Warnings

Matthew Lee and Josef Federman / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2017 Recognizing the city—which is holy to Muslims as well as Christians and Jews—as Israel's capital would upend decades of U.S. policy and risk potentially violent protests. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Behind the Mask of the ‘Moderates’

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Nov 19, 2017 Canada is only one of the democracies that, like the U.S., have been undermined by leaders who appeared to champion liberal values as they sold out to the highest corporate bidders. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Is Not Invited to the Paris Climate Summit

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Nov 8, 2017 France says that "for the moment," the U.S. president is not welcome at the December summit. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

EU Leaders Struggle to Break Through Brexit Talks Impasse

Lorne Cook and Vanessa Gera / AP Oct 20, 2017 British Prime Minister Theresa May urges her European Union counterparts to bring new momentum to the discussions, even as an interim goal to widen them is missed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Angela Merkel Wins Fourth Term as German Chancellor, but Far Right Rises

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Sep 25, 2017 She is victorious again after 12 years in power, but some of her supporters are dismayed by the gains of the AfD, the first far-right party to enter parliament in over 50 years. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

France Clashes With Poland Over EU Labor Reforms

By Alison Mutler and Monika Scislowska / AP Aug 25, 2017 French President Emmanuel Macron chastises the Polish government for its choice "to isolate itself from Europe." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump and Macron Consult on Syria Cease-Fire in Shadow of Trump Jr. Scandal

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 15, 2017 Escaping the Washington feeding frenzy, the president discusses cooperation on Syria and Iraq with his French counterpart in Paris. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

France Will Ban the Sale of Cars That Use Gasoline or Diesel by 2040

Staff / Truthdig Jul 6, 2017 Environment minister Nicolas Hulot (pictured) announces the decision as part of a renewed commitment to the Paris climate accord. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

President Macron’s Party Dominates French Parliamentary Vote

By Elaine Ganley and Sylvie Corbet / Associated Press Jun 19, 2017 Voters give the upstart party a solid victory, handing the centrist leader a mandate to reshape French politics and overhaul the country's restrictive labor laws. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )