Emmanuel Macron – Page 15 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

‘True Path to Saving Two-State Solution’: Abbas Urges Macron to Recognise Palestinian Statehood

Posted on January 24, 2020January 24, 2020By Editor

During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Ramallah on Wednesday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas voiced hope that France and other EU members will recognise the Palestine National Authority (PNA) as a state. … Read More >‘True Path to Saving Two-State Solution’: Abbas Urges Macron to Recognise Palestinian Statehood

EU

France’s Macron Vows to Finalise Pension Reform Despite Vocal Protests

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020By Editor

Labour unions have long weighed in on the pension reform debate, with some expressing disappointment about the proposed points system, while many feel sceptical about raising the minimum retirement age. … Read More >France’s Macron Vows to Finalise Pension Reform Despite Vocal Protests

USA

‘How’s the climate accord doing?’: Trump rips Macron amid massive pension protests & labor strike

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020By Editor

US President Donald Trump has taken a swipe at his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, highlighting a series of heated protests unfolding across France over a hot-button pension reform, and poking fun at the Paris climate deal. … Read More >‘How’s the climate accord doing?’: Trump rips Macron amid massive pension protests & labor strike

EU

Who Else Otherwise? France Dragging Russia Into Macron Exposé

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

France is arguably witnessing a sort of an anti-Russia hysteria, with media eagerly chewing over hacking stories and dragging in Russian “spies” under vague wording “as proved by technical data.” … Read More >Who Else Otherwise? France Dragging Russia Into Macron Exposé

EU

‘Russia is no longer enemy of NATO, international terrorism is’: Macron calls on bloc to check its priorities

Posted on December 5, 2019October 16, 2020By Editor

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on NATO to set its priorities straight, arguing that international terrorism is the main enemy of the alliance, while Russia is somehow both a ‘threat’ and a ‘partner.’ … Read More >‘Russia is no longer enemy of NATO, international terrorism is’: Macron calls on bloc to check its priorities

EU

Macron calls for ‘new’ security architecture with Russia, but rejects its offer of moratorium on short- & and mid-range missiles

Posted on November 29, 2019November 29, 2019By Editor

While France does not accept a Russian-proposed moratorium on short- and intermediate-range missiles, it backs building “a new security architecture” together with Moscow, President Emmanuel Macron pledged. … Read More >Macron calls for ‘new’ security architecture with Russia, but rejects its offer of moratorium on short- & and mid-range missiles

World

NATO spat: Macron slams Ankara’s operation in Syria, Turkish FM calls him ‘sponsor of terrorism’

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019By Editor

French president and Turkish foreign minister have been throwing verbal punches over Ankara’s military incursion into Syria that drove a wedge between NATO members. … Read More >NATO spat: Macron slams Ankara’s operation in Syria, Turkish FM calls him ‘sponsor of terrorism’

EU

Calling NATO ‘Brain Dead’ was a ‘useful wake-up call’ – Macron

Posted on November 28, 2019November 28, 2019By Editor

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his controversial comments on NATO, telling reporters that by referring to the alliance as “brain dead,” he gave its members a “useful wake-up call.” … Read More >Calling NATO ‘Brain Dead’ was a ‘useful wake-up call’ – Macron

EU

We are experiencing brain death of NATO, Macron warns Europe

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019By Editor

French president Emmanuel Macron has told The Economist that the alliance is experiencing its brain death, while warning European countries that they can no longer rely on America to defend its allies. … Read More >We are experiencing brain death of NATO, Macron warns Europe

EU

NATO’s ‘free-rider problem’: Macron wants independent Europe, but ‘it’s not something he can change JUST LIKE THAT’

Posted on November 7, 2019November 7, 2019By Editor

By calling NATO braindead and criticizing the US’ role in the alliance, Emmanuel Macron has shown a desire for European military independence but the political reality works against his will, analyst John Laughland told RT. … Read More >NATO’s ‘free-rider problem’: Macron wants independent Europe, but ‘it’s not something he can change JUST LIKE THAT’