Tag: France government
Macron facing big day of protests over reforms
PARIS — Thousands of people marched across France Thursday to protest French President Emmanuel Macron's labor law changes, as rail strikes and student protests...
Germany’s Merkel appears open to compromise on EU reforms
BERLIN — German Chancellor Angela Merkel signaled her willingness to find compromises with France when it comes to reforming the European Union, as she...
Trump to host Merkel with Iran nuclear deal a pressing issue
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump will host German Chancellor Angela Merkel, one of two European leaders heading to Washington as he mulls...
French trains, Air France flights disrupted by strikes
PARIS — French rail workers, airline employees and students staged another string of strikes and sit-ins Wednesday despite French President Emmanuel Macron's insistence that...
Trudeau first Canadian leader to address French parliament
PARIS — Justin Trudeau has become the first Canadian prime minister in history to address France's parliament, wrapping up his trip to Paris before...
France wants EU expansion freeze amid Balkans war warning
BRUSSELS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ruled out any expansion of the European Union until the bloc is reformed, as a top...
The Latest: Merkel says more speed needed for EU reforms
STRASBOURG, France — The Latest on French President Emmanuel Macron's speech to the European Parliament (all times local):
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France’s Macron: EU must reform to fight rising nationalism
STRASBOURG, France — French President Emmanuel Macron compared political divisions in Europe to a new type of civil war as he warned Tuesday of...
The Latest: Russia clashes again with US, allies over Syria
BEIRUT — The latest on developments in Syria (all times local):
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Syria envoy says UN security team visits alleged attack site
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian media said international chemical weapons inspectors on Tuesday entered the town of Douma, where an alleged poison gas attack was...