Lucie Castets

Top news5 Dec

Macron: New Prime Minister Within Days

France's President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new Prime Minister within the coming days, he says in a speech the day after the country's government was toppled by a united opposition. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned and the left-wing bloc insists on getting to choose a replacement.

World politics

3 Sept

Macron looks to the right after new prime minister

France's President Emmanuel Macron is considering appointing a conservative former minister as Prime Minister.

World politics

23 Aug

Macron initiates tough talks on new coalition

France's President Emmanuel Macron is initiating talks with political leaders on Friday in the hope of being able to form a broad government coalition.

World politics