Category: Emanuel Macron

Criticism Over French President’s Comments on US and Taiwan Continues

French President Emmanuel Macron has again been castigated for comments he made following a diplomatic visit to China, where he urged Europe to pursue strategic autonomy and resist becoming American vassal states. Australian Senator Simon Birmingham, the shadow minister for Foreign Affairs, said that Macron’s comments were unbecoming of a country like France that stood…


French President Panned for Warning Europe Against Becoming US Vassal

French President Emmanuel Macron has again been castigated for comments he made following a diplomatic visit to China, where he urged Europe to pursue strategic autonomy and resist becoming American “vassals.” Australian Senator Simon Birmingham, the shadow minister for Foreign Affairs, said that Macron’s comments were unbecoming of a country like France that stood for…


NTD Good Morning (April 10): Chinese Regime Conducts Live Fire Military Drills Near Taiwan; President Macron’s Visit to China

The Chinese regime launched military drills around Taiwan, including live fire drills and fighter jet deployment over three days. Find out how U.S. lawmakers and Taiwan’s forces are responding. French President Emanuel Macron suggests Europe limit reliance on the United States after visiting China and meeting with CCP leader Xi Jinping. We ask an expert…


LIVE 7 AM ET: NTD Good Morning (April 10): Chinese Regime Conducts Live Fire Military Drills Near Taiwan; President Macron’s Visit to China

The Chinese Regime launches military drills around Taiwan. The exercises include live fire drills and fighter jet deployment over three days. Find out how U.S. lawmakers and Taiwan’s forces are responding. French President Emanuel Macron suggests Europe limit reliance on the U.S. This after visiting China, and meeting with CCP leader Xi Jinping. We ask an…


Capitol Report : Lawmakers Investigating FTX Also Benefitted From Company; Sen. Braun Responds to Anti-CCP Protests

It looks like a rail shutdown will be averted; Senators voted Thursday afternoon to impose a tentative agreement on rail workers. President Joe Biden welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House. What do the two say after Macron openly criticized Biden’s policies? Congress is beginning to look into the collapse of crypto giant FTX….


Capitol Report (Dec. 1): Lawmakers Investigating FTX Also Benefitted From Company; Sen. Braun Responds to Anti-CCP Protests

It looks like a rail shutdown will be averted; Senators voted Thursday afternoon to impose a tentative agreement on rail workers. President Joe Biden welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House. What do the two say after Macron openly criticized Biden’s policies? Congress is beginning to look into the collapse of crypto giant FTX….


EU Leaders Visit Ukraine in Show of Support After Criticism

KYIV—The leaders of Germany, France, and Italy—all criticized in the past by Kyiv for support viewed as too cautious—made a joint visit on Thursday to show solidarity with Ukraine. “It’s an important moment. It’s a message of unity we’re sending to the Ukrainians,” French President Emmanuel Macron said after pulling into Kyiv on an overnight…


Macron to Seek 2nd Term in France’s April Presidential Vote

PARIS—French President Emmanuel Macron formally announced Thursday that he will run for a second term in April’s presidential election, ahead of which he is already leading in the polls. In a “letter to the French” published on domestic media websites, Macron said: “I am seeking your trust again. I am a candidate to invent with…


Macron’s Ex-bodyguard Goes on Trial Over May Day Assaults

PARIS—A former security advisor of French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at a Paris court on Monday to go on trial accused of roughing up May Day protesters in 2018, in what triggered the first major political crisis of Macron’s mandate. Macron and his Elysee palace team were sharply criticized at the time for not sacking…


Chinese State Media Alone Claim France, Germany Support Unfreezing EU-China Investment Deal

Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a video summit on July 5 with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emanuel Macron. In their coverage of the event, Chinese official media claimed that both French and German leaders expressed support for unfreezing the EU-China Investment Agreement as soon as possible. However, there is no mention of…