France
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Europe
Emmanuel Macron on how to rescue Europe
The French president on grave risks to the continent, and what to do about them
Leaders
Emmanuel Macron’s urgent message for Europe
The French president issues a dark and prophetic warning
International
Beware, global jihadists are back on the march
They are using the war in Gaza to radicalise a new generation
Europe
“Our Europe can die”: Macron’s dire message to the continent
Institutions are not for ever, after all
Europe
How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron
He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
Business
Meet the French oil major that balances growth and greenery
TotalEnergies has pulled off something its rivals haven’t
Europe
Why the French are drinking less wine
A younger generation is rejecting old Mediterranean habits
Europe
France, Germany and Poland try to patch differences over Ukraine
Their leaders disagree on what and how much they will send to help
Europe
France and Germany are at loggerheads over military aid to Ukraine
A summit in France made things worse
Europe
How Marine Le Pen is preparing for power
The party has its eyes not on protest but on the presidency
Europe
France uncovers a vast Russian disinformation campaign in Europe
“Portal Kombat” also targets Germany and Poland
Culture
Against the odds, Notre Dame cathedral will reopen this year
The rebuilding of the famous monument prompted a debate about how much should change
Europe
The president appoints modern France’s youngest prime minister
Can the 34-year-old Gabriel Attal revive Emmanuel Macron’s fortunes?