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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicEmmanuel Macron

Topic: Emmanuel Macron

Macron stresses ‘strategic autonomy’, warns Europe could ‘become vassal’ in US-China conflict

Following return from China, French President Emmanuel Macron says in Politico interview that EU members should be less dependent on ‘extraterritoriality of the US dollar’.

French president Macron bags many deals with China but ends up annoying Xi Jinping

PLA has launched a military exercise encircling Taiwan to show displeasure over Taiwan President meeting US House Speaker and PLA Daily published articles warning Taiwan from maintaining close ties with the US.

With lavish treatment of Macron, China’s Xi woos France to ‘counter’ US

Macron travelled to China with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, both pressuring China on Ukraine, but failing to wrest any public shifts in position from Xi.

With lavish treatment of Macron, China’s Xi woos France to ‘counter’ US

Macron travelled to China with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, both pressuring China on Ukraine, but failing to wrest any public shifts in position from Xi.

‘I know I can count on you’: Macron urges Xi to reason with Russia for Ukraine peace

Macron also asked Xi to press Russia to comply with international rules on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Ninth day of nationwide strikes in France after Macron doubles down on pension bill

Protesters blocked a highway near Toulouse and bus depot in Rennes, Le Parisien newspaper said. Rallies were scheduled across country later in the day.

Emmanuel Macron aims to ‘calm things down’ in address to France over pension reforms protest

Advisers indicated the televised interview would not contain any major policy announcements neither a government reshuffle nor snap elections are on the cards.

Dozens arrested in French protests after govt survives no-confidence vote over pension reform

If the vote had succeeded, it would have sunk French President Emmanuel Macron's govt & killed the legislation, which is set to raise the retirement age by two years to 64.

Macron defies protests to ram bill raising retirement age through France’s National Assembly

The move, using the so-called article 49.3 of the French constitution, will ensure the bill raising the retirement age by 2 years to 64 is adopted.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.