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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Could Canada join the EU? French foreign minister says โ€˜maybeโ€™

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot suggests that Canada might consider joining the European Union at a conference in Berlin, sparking interest and laughter among attendees.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

Canada could become a member state of the EU, said the French Foreign Minister

French Foreign Minister suggests that Canada could potentially join the European Union.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Barrow: The United Kingdom will be welcomed with 'open arms' if it returns to the EU single market

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noรซl Barrow stated that the European Union would welcome the UK back with open arms if it chooses to rejoin the single market.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Pezeckian to Macron: Iran will not surrender to bullies

Iranian President Masoud Pezeckian asserted in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron that Iran did not initiate the ongoing war and emphasized the country's right to defend itself.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The Frenchman Martin Ryan sentenced to ten years in prison in Azerbaijan for 'espionage'

French citizen Martin Ryan has been sentenced to ten years in prison in Azerbaijan on espionage charges, which he denies, amidst strained relations between France and Azerbaijan.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Azerbaijani court sentenced a French citizen to 10 years in prison for espionage

An Azerbaijani court has sentenced a French citizen, Martin Ryan, to 10 years in prison for espionage.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The heads of French and Algerian diplomacy have resumed communication for the first time in months

The French and Algerian foreign ministers have spoken for the first time in months to discuss the revival of bilateral cooperation in the context of the Middle East conflict.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Central African Republic: French FM Says Bilateral Relations With Central African Republic Back On Track

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced the restoration of diplomatic relations with the Central African Republic during his first official visit in seven years.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Hezbollah: The French initiative is dead before it starts, and normalization is a major sin

Hezbollah's deputy political chief rejects the French proposal to end the conflict with Israel, stating it is unacceptable to disarm or normalize relations with the country.

Mar 14 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Breaking: Axios reports from an informed source: France has prepared a proposal to end the war in Lebanon that includes a request for Lebanese recognition of Israel

French proposal aims to normalize relations between Lebanon and Israel amid the ongoing conflict.

Mar 14 โ€ข 15:04 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

France renews ties with CAR in first Ministerial visit in eight years

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noรซl Barrot visited the Central African Republic (CAR), marking the first high-level visit in eight years and signaling a restoration of relations between France and CAR amidst increasing Russian influence in the region.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

French FM and UN peacekeeping chief discuss CAR peace initiatives

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noรซl Barrot visits the Central African Republic to discuss peace initiatives and rebuild ties amid increasing Russian influence in the region.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

French Foreign Minister visits Central African Republic after 7 years of absence

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian arrives in Bangui, marking the first visit of a senior French official in seven years to rekindle diplomatic ties with the Central African Republic.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Emmanuel Macron will visit Japan and South Korea at the end of the month

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Japan from March 31 to April 2 to strengthen bilateral relations.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Emmanuel Macron will visit Japan and South Korea from March 31 to April 3

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Japan and South Korea from March 31 to April 3, 2023, as confirmed by the governments of Tokyo and Seoul.

Mar 13 โ€ข 02:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Macron to Visit Korea as State Guest on April 2 - First Time in 11 Years as French President

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit South Korea as a state guest on April 2, following the invitation of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Mar 13 โ€ข 02:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
World

French soldiers injured and one is dead after drone attack

A French soldier has died, and others were injured in a drone strike in an unspecified location.

Mar 13 โ€ข 01:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

French soldier killed in attack in Iraqi Kurdistan, Macron says

A French soldier has been killed in an attack in Iraqi Kurdistan, as announced by President Macron.

Mar 13 โ€ข 01:06 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: French Investors Eye Kenya's Digital, Creative Economy

French investors are expanding their presence in Kenya's digital economy and creative industries as trade relations between the two countries strengthen.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Central African Republic: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noรซl Barrot on official visit to Bangui

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noรซl Barrot is visiting Bangui to assess the progress in Franco-Central African relations since their roadmap agreement.

Mar 12 โ€ข 03:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: What are the strategic oil reserves that France could mobilize?

The French government is considering utilizing its strategic oil reserves to mitigate the impact of rising global oil prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Macron announces โ€˜purely defensiveโ€™ mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a defensive mission aimed at ensuring the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

War in Iran LIVE: Macron reveals he has a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron announced an international "defensive" mission to progressively reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for global oil and gas supply.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

International Communications Supporting Qatar: British and Spanish Solidarity and Condemnation of Iranian Aggressions

Qatar receives international backing, particularly from British and Spanish leaders, in light of recent Iranian aggressions against the state.

Mar 8 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

French researcher: Forget everything about nuclear weapons on Danish soil

A French researcher discusses the implications of current global disruptions on Danish nuclear policy and questions the validity of debates regarding the deployment of French or British nuclear warheads in Denmark.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

French researcher: Forget everything about nuclear weapons on Danish soil

A French researcher argues that discussions about nuclear weapons on Danish soil may be misleading and overly theoretical.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Prime Minister Modi spoke with the President of France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held significant discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the crisis in West Asia.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Prime Minister Modi talks to the President of France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has engaged in significant discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the West Asia crisis, focusing on regional security and stability.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

France has spoken with Iran

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has communicated with his Iranian counterpart, according to a statement from the French Foreign Ministry.

Mar 5 โ€ข 07:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Emmanuel Macron expresses solidarity with Spain after Donald Trump's threats

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed support for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in response to threats from Donald Trump regarding trade relations.

Mar 4 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Swedish Prime Minister Rules Out Deployment of French Nuclear Weapons in Peacetime

The Swedish Prime Minister has ruled out the deployment of French nuclear weapons in Sweden during peacetime, although he noted that the situation could change in wartime.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Russia denies involvement in drone approaching French aircraft carrier

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson labeled a recent drone incident near the French aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle" as serious but not unexpected, attributing probable Russian involvement.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Mitsotakis: Macron in Athens for the renewal of the Greek-French agreement

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis confirmed that French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Greece to renew the Greek-French agreement.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

"Itโ€™s not that we either break ties with the Americans or do everything with them"

The French Deputy Minister of Defense asserts that European strategic autonomy does not mean a break with the United States, amid concerns over a significant European defense project faltering.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

What Macron's Conversations with African Leaders Reveal About France's Future on the Continent?

French President Emmanuel Macron is engaging in a series of bilateral meetings with African leaders focused on strengthening political, security, and economic partnerships.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

US, France move to steady ties after Paris restricts ambassador's access

U.S. and French officials are taking steps to stabilize relations following France's decision to limit U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner's access to key government officials.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

President of Madagascar visits his French counterpart in Paris

Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina visits French President Emmanuel Macron amid an attempt to improve diplomatic relations and discussions on humanitarian aid following recent cyclones.

Feb 24 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

France Shows US Its Teeth Again... Told Trumpโ€™s Relative - You Will Not Be Able To Work Here

France and the US are facing diplomatic tension due to a controversy involving Charles Kushner, a relative of Donald Trump, concerning a statement made by the US on a French domestic issue.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Ukraine: Emmanuel Macron "very skeptical" about the potential for "short-term peace"

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed skepticism regarding the chance for a short-term peace agreement in Ukraine during a conference call with allies.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Diplomatic Dispute: US Ambassador in France Barred from Meeting Government Ministers

The US ambassador to France has been prohibited from meeting with government ministers following diplomatic tensions stemming from comments made by the US Embassy regarding the death of a French far-right activist.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Emmanuel Macron: the war against Ukraine is a triple failure for Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the war against Ukraine is a triple failure for Russia in military, economic, and strategic terms.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

France banned the US ambassador from direct contact with government ministers

The US Ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, has been prohibited from meeting with French government ministers due to his failure to attend a meeting with the French Foreign Minister.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
World

The US ambassador did not attend a meeting at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The US ambassador's absence from a key meeting at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs raises questions about diplomatic relations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US ambassador to Paris banned from meeting French ministers after no-show

The US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, has been prohibited from meeting French ministers following his failure to attend a scheduled discussion regarding US comments on a far-right activist's death.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
World

The American ambassador ignored the summons of the French diplomacy

The American ambassador has neglected to respond to a summons from French diplomatic officials.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Barrow's Anger: The American Ambassador turned his back on the French Foreign Minister - He was denied access to government members

The U.S. Ambassador to France, Charles Kushner, faced backlash from the French government after not attending a meeting called by Foreign Minister Jean-Noรซl Barrow, leading to tensions in longstanding diplomatic relations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

These intellectuals and media who justified pedophilia in the 1970s

The resurfacing of a 1977 petition supporting pedophilia, signed by notable French figures, has reignited discussions about the historical complacency of cultural and media elites regarding sexual relations with minors.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

France curtails US Ambassador Kushner's government access after he fails to obey summons

France has restricted US Ambassador Charles Kushner's access to French government ministers following his failure to attend a meeting regarding Trump's comments on a far-right activist's death.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Death of Quentin Deranque: American Ambassador Charles Kushner "did not attend" his summons at the Quai d'Orsay

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noรซl Barrot has called for American Ambassador Charles Kushner to lose direct access to the French government after he failed to attend a summons regarding the comments from the Trump administration on the death of a nationalist student.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Alexander Stubb and France's Macron Step Before the Media - Live Broadcast Around 1 PM

Finnish President Alexander Stubb is on an official visit to France, where he will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss bilateral relations and security issues.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:25 UTC

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