French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his country would formally recognize a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September, the most powerful European nation to announce such a move. At least 142 countries now recognize or plan to recognize Palestinian statehood,

Ever since he was first elected in 2017 Mr Macron has pushed the idea of European “strategic autonomy”. For years it was brushed aside politely by France’s Atlanticist neighbours as fanciful Gaullist grandeur,

The United States has responded to French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to recognize Palestine as a state at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. In a statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected Macron’s decision,

Now more than ever, it is important to remember that the security, freedom and future of Europe are closely linked to the fate of Ukraine. That is why, together with our partners, we continue to support the Ukrainian people,

Emmanuel Macron announced plans to double defence spending by 2027, as he warned Europe’s liberty is facing a “greater threat” than at any time since World War Two.He pledged to increase France’s military budget three years earlier in response to a complex geopolitical moment.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged Britain to stick close to its neighbors despite its exit from the European Union, saying France and the U.K. will “save Europe” by standing for democracy,