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Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron, France's recently elected President, is the founder and leader of the independent party called En Marche! (Onwards). He won 66.1 per cent votes against his far-right political opponent, the National Front leader, Marine Le Pen. En Marche, a party still in its infancy (a year old), was formed in April 2016. This is the first time Macron, a centrist maverick, has won an elected office. Macron, who was once an investment banker, began his political career at outgoing President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party (PS). In 2012, he became the deputy secretary-general under Hollande's government, and was later appointed as the Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs in 2014.
EMMANUEL MACRON NEWS
Macron to accept PM Attal's resignation amid France's political turmoil: Report
July 16, 2024 6:46 pm
Historically, caretaker governments in France have never lasted more than a few days, although there is no set limit on their duration and parliament cannot force them to resign.
The real loser of the French election — Emmanuel Macron
July 10, 2024 11:01 am
He is clearly out of sync with the sentiments of the people who are disillusioned with their President. Macron had hoped the election would provide ‘clarity’. Instead, it has plunged France into a political quagmire
Express View on France’s election: Macron’s gamble
July 09, 2024 7:06 am
French president's decision to call snap polls has yielded mixed results. He must learn the art of negotiation
An overview on France’s snap elections and the uncertain future
July 11, 2024 9:57 am
France's elections have resulted in a hung parliament, leaving the country facing political uncertainty while Macron's gamble has backfired, and the country's future hangs in the balance.
France election: What the left's win means for the economy
July 08, 2024 9:04 pm
Leftist alliance New Popular Front (NFP) is now set to become the biggest group in a new parliament, after beating the resurgent RN into third place. The NFP is still short of an overall majority. Macron's centrist alliance held up better than expected and is set to end up in second place, albeit with dozens fewer members of parliament.
Macron refuses French prime minister's resignation after chaotic election results
July 08, 2024 6:08 pm
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal had said he would remain in office if needed but offered his resignation Monday morning.
How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader
July 06, 2024 4:23 pm
Polls show Macron's centrist alliance is headed for defeat in Sunday's runoff, after coming in third in the first round.
France's far-right seen falling short of majority in run-off: Poll
July 04, 2024 2:14 am
A Harris Interactive poll for Challenges magazine - the first to be published after politicians across party lines formed an anti-RN front - showed the RN would fall short of the 289 seats required to control the 577-seat National Assembly.
Why have over 200 candidates dropped out of the French elections?
July 03, 2024 6:31 pm
The results of the first round of the French parliamentary polls have propelled the far-right National Rally to the lead, triggering a wave of candidate dropouts. We explain why.
Far right wins first round in France election, final result uncertain: Exit polls
July 01, 2024 12:41 am
The Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) was seen winning around 34% of the vote, exit polls from Ipsos, Ifop, OpinionWay and Elabe showed.
EMMANUEL MACRON PHOTOS
PM Modi visits France; meets Macron, honoured with highest award
July 14, 2023 1:41 pm
"A warm gesture embodying the spirit of Indo-French partnership. PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President Emmanuel Macron," the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.
The varied faces of France's yellow vest movement
February 09, 2019 10:10 am
These are the faces of France's yellow vest movement, an array of people with grievances so varied that sometimes it's hard to see what they have in common other than the fluorescent vests glowing from their chests.
France braces for trouble, Macron to address 'yellow vest' anger
December 08, 2018 11:04 am
Named after the fluorescent safety vests that all French motorists must carry, the protesters are billing their planned action on Saturday as “Act IV” of worst unrest seen in the capital since the 1968 student riots.
Macron in India: 'Will work together to fight terrorism,' says French President
March 10, 2018 8:55 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron receives ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Saturday. The French premier is on a week-long visit to the country.
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