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Newly named French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne applauds former Prime minister Jean Castex after the handover ceremony Monday, May 16, 2022 in Paris. Centrist politician Elisabeth Borne was appointed France’s new prime minister to become the second woman to hold the post in the country. As labor minister since 2020, Elisabeth Borne implemented changes that made it harder for jobless people to get benefits and reduced monthly payments for some unemployed people, prompting criticism from workers unions and from the left. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) NYOTK NYOTK

May 16, 2022 at 9:28 am

Macron names Elisabeth Borne as France’s new prime minister

Elisabeth Borne has been appointed France’s prime minister. It's the highest office a woman has ever held in French political leadership, and she is the...

May 7, 2022 at 1:48 am

France’s President Macron inaugurated for second 5-year term VIEW

French President Emmanuel Macron has been inaugurated for a second five-year term.

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May 2, 2022 at 5:28 am

EXPLAINER: Why France’s Macron now faces challenge from left

No sooner had Emmanuel Macron defeated a far-right rival in last month's presidential vote than left-wing parties began mounting a challenge for legislative supremacy in...

April 26, 2022 at 11:38 pm

Reelection bolsters France’s Macron as powerful player in EU VIEW

French President Emmanuel Macron's reelection has bolstered his standing as a senior player in Europe.

Business

April 25, 2022 at 2:31 am

French President Macron reelected: What’s happening next?

After winning reelection, French President Emmanuel Macron intends to go back to work straight away.

April 24, 2022 at 2:17 pm

France’s youngest president wins again, troubles and all VIEW

In just five years as France's president, Emmanuel Macron has gone from a young newbie in politics to a key world player and weighty decision-maker...