French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has resigned, the French presidency said, as President Emmanuel Macron prepared to unveil a long-awaited cabinet reshuffle in an attempt to give a new impetus to his presidency. “Ms Elisabeth Borne today submitted the resignation of the government to the president, who accepted it,” the presidency said in a statement … Read moreFrench Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns
Britain’s King Charles III has pledged to do everything he can during his reign to strengthen the relationship between France and the United Kingdom, suggesting the two countries should team up to tackle the climate crisis. “For the time that is granted to me as king, I pledge to do whatever I can to strengthen … Read moreKing Charles urges stronger France-UK ties, partnership on climate change
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday criticised EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager’s decision to hire a U.S. economist over a European to help oversee Big Tech, adding her previous work could lead to conflicts of interest. Leaders of the main political groups at the European Parliament have also chided Vestager for picking Fiona Scott Morton, 56, … Read moreFrance’s Macron slams hire of US economist for EU antitrust role