#Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has hinted at a potential return to the highest state office in the future, despite constitutional limits for the 2027 elections.

Pope Leo XIV has begun his first visit to France in 18 years, focusing heavily on artificial intelligence threats, youth dialogue, and European peace.

France's Minister-Delegate for European Affairs Benjamin Adda told RBC-Ukraine in an interview about the reconstruction of the Chernihiv region, Kyiv's path to the EU, and the risks for Ukrainian policy after Macron's departure in 2027.

Latvian Prime Minister Kulbergs announced that Macron has agreed to begin negotiations on Riga's accession to the French nuclear deterrence initiative and to strengthen the military presence in the country, especially in the area of air defense.

On August 19, Macron signed a law allowing euthanasia (assisted suicide) for adults with incurable illnesses. The Constitutional Council confirmed its constitutionality but required clarification of the norms on freedom of conscience.

🚫 The French Constitutional Council blocked the social media ban for children under 15 due to privacy rights violations. Macron has ordered the law to be revised by spring 2027. Australia has already banned social media for children under 16. #France #SocialMedia #Children #Macron #DigitalSecurity

Macron stated that Russia must answer for terror in Kyiv: the EU is strengthening sanctions and military aid to Ukraine. On the night of August 5, the city suffered a powerful strike, causing fires at warehouses and critical air pollution. 🇫🇷🇺🇺🇦

🔥 Massive fires are raging in southwestern France: thousands evacuated, fire has engulfed 42,000 hectares. Macron called this the most serious crisis since World War II. In Spain, the fire in Avila became the largest in the country's history. 🇪🇺🚒

Macron cancels official lunch for emergency meeting on forest fires. Flames engulfed Landes and Gironde departments, requiring urgent support from insurance and energy sectors. Over 250,000 people evacuated in France and Spain, where a state of emergency was declared for the first time. 🔥🇫🇷

France has banned children under 15 from using social media starting from the beginning of the school year. Emmanuel Macron confirmed the adoption of the law, but the European Commission warned of possible violations of EU regulatory standards. 🇫🇷📱🚫

Germany and France have made a breakthrough in the military sphere: Berlin has joined French strategic forces exercises for the first time. Chancellor Merz and President Macron announced a new format of cooperation to strengthen deterrence in Europe, although the French nuclear arsenal remains sovereign. 🇩🇪🇫🇷🚀

A Ukrainian contingent will march in a military parade for the first time in history to celebrate Belgium's National Day on July 21 in Brussels. Prime Minister Theo Francken called this a source of pride and confirmed support for Ukraine. This follows a similar participation by Ukrainians in a parade in France on July 14.

France takes a historic step: parliament approves the law legalizing euthanasia. 🇫🇷 We examine the strict eligibility criteria and compare the new model with the practices of other EU countries. 🏥📉

The French parliament has approved a law on assisted death for the incurably ill. The vote passed with 291 in favor and 241 against. The document now awaits review by the Constitutional Council. 🇫🇷💉

Ukraine has officially ordered the first 16 Rafale fighters and approved a major roadmap with France. 🇺🇦🇫🇷 The parties agreed on the delivery of the newest SAMP/T NG air defense complexes and the launch of licensed production of Aster 30 and SCALP missiles on Ukrainian territory. The first aircraft and pilot training are scheduled for 2026. ✈️🚀

The Coalition of the Willing has expanded: Moldova and North Macedonia have joined. Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the next summit will be held in Ukraine, while France confirmed the delivery of Rafale fighters. 🇺🇦🤝🇫🇷