Francois Hollande
France: The country in political turmoil after Barnier’s fall – The candidates for prime minister
In the search for a prime minister in France, Emanuel Macron following the result of the vote in the National Assembly that led to the fall of Michel Barnier’s government. The result marks the first time a French government has lost a confidence vote since 1962. The French president will deliver a speech tonight at 21:00 (local time).
New documentary on Greek financial crisis to premiere in the UK
"Public enemy - A Greek Tragedy" is the title of a new documentary about the 2010 Greek financial crisis that depicts Greece as an ideological victim of European Union forces punishing the country with austerity measures.
Macron accelerates efforts to break PM deadlock
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday intensified efforts to find a new prime minister after almost two months of deadlock following inconclusive legislative elections, hosting two former presidents and two potential candidates.
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Macron Keeps Attal as Prime Minister Until the “Front” Decides on a Nominee
Gabriel Attal visited Macron’s office at noon to submit his resignation, as he had announced the previous day. The president of France has the authority to accept or reject the Prime Minister’s resignation.
France: Post-Election Bargains Begin Amid Uncertainty – National Assembly Split into Three
France woke up today to an unprecedented atmosphere following early parliamentary elections that resulted in a National Assembly divided into three, without an absolute majority and with a fragile left-wing coalition emerging victorious.
Critical Elections in France: One in three voters expected to vote Le Pen
Polling stations opened in France this morning, and everyone is wondering how high the percentages for the Le Pen will be and how significant the blow will be for Emmanuel Macron.
Hollande to meet PM Mitsotakis in Athens
Former French president Francois Hollande is set to meet Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens on Friday. The meeting is scheduled to take place at Maximos Mansion at 4.30 p.m.
Hollande will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2nd European Conference for Entrepreneurship, to be held on Saturday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Athens.
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Francois Hollande: Erdogan cannot be both with the West and Russia
Former French president Francois Hollande's experience on the International stage is replete with stories. From Putin to Obama or Tsipras, Hollande recorded his memories, with what happened behind the cameras, in a book, which is already a bestseller in France. The former French president spoke exclusively to "TA NEA" newspaper.
No apologies: Germany’s Merkel defends approach to Ukraine
Angela Merkel defended her approach to Ukraine and Russia during her 16 years as Germany's leader, saying Tuesday that a much criticized 2015 peace deal for eastern Ukraine bought Kiev precious time and she won't apologize for her diplomatic efforts.
Paris Court Finds Ex-President Sarcozy Guilty of Illegal Campaigning
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty Thursday of illegal campaign financing of his unsuccessful 2012 reelection bid.
Sarkozy wasn't present at the Paris court for the verdict's announcement.
The court stated that Sarkozy "knew" the legal limit was at stake and "voluntarily" failed to supervise additional expenses.