Emmanuel Macron

'We should leave politics to others': Unai Simon takes aim at Mbappe

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon suggested Monday it was not French captain Kylian Mbappe's place to speak up "against extremes and divisive ideas" ahead of a general election in France.

Europe must fight the far-right surge

Far-right populist parties performed exceptionally well in the European Parliament elections, finishing first in France, Italy, and three other countries.

Macron 'counting on Real Madrid' to let Mbappe play at Olympics

"I'm counting on Real Madrid to free up Kylian for the Olympic Games so he can come play with the French team," Macron said in a video posted on X, formerly Twitter.

Macron seeks to revive presidency with vow for 'stronger' France

With over three years of his second and final term to run, Macron has been on the back foot in recent weeks after a series of crises and a growing challenge from the far right.

Macron goes on Turag river cruise

Visiting French President Emmanuel Macron experienced an essential element of Bangladeshi life by going on a brief river cruise on the Turag this afternoon

French President Macron graces Joler Gaan studio, plays instrument

President Macron paid homage to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum in the capital's Dhanmondi on Sunday evening.

France respects Bangladesh's policy independence, PM says after talks with Macron

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said France expressed its reverence and support to Bangladesh's sovereign policy independence, particularly in the context of the ongoing geopolitical instability and economic uncertainty

Talks between Hasina, Macron underway

The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and French President Emmanuel Macron is underway

Macron due in town today

French President Emmanuel Macron is arriving in Dhaka today on a two-day visit, in a testament to the growing importance of Bangladesh both in economic and strategic terms to the European nation.

May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017

How Emmanuel Macron beat Marine Le Pen to win the French election

After a tense and often antagonistic election campaign, Emmanuel Macron is to become the next president of France.

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