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Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron, born on December 21, 1977, is a French politician who has been serving as the President of France since 2017. Additionally, he holds the position of one of the two Co-Princes of Andorra in his office. Before assuming the presidency, Macron held the role of Minister of Economics, Industry, and Digital Affairs during President François Hollande's administration from 2014 to 2016. He also served as the Deputy Secretary-General to the President from 2012 to 2014.

Born in Amiens, Macron pursued his education, studying philosophy at Paris Nanterre University. He later obtained a master's degree in public affairs from Sciences Po and graduated from the École nationale d'administration in 2004. His career began as a senior civil servant at the Inspectorate General of Finances, after which he transitioned into the role of an investment banker at Rothschild & Co.

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The big Modi-Trump meeting may happen as early as next month

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump may come face-to-face at the G7 Summit in France next month. Any pull-aside meeting could be watched closely amid India-US trade tensions.

Emmanuel Macron’s wife slapped him over messages with Iranian actor, book claims

A new book claimed that Brigitte Macron slapped French President Emmanuel Macron after allegedly discovering messages with actress Golshifteh Farahani on his phone.

Total lack of respect: Macron scolds 'noise-makers' at summit, faces backlash

Emmanuel Macron stopped the speakers at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya's Nairobi and asked the audience to keep quiet. The intervention drew criticism online and cast attention on France's effort to reset ties with Africa.

Beyond the invitation: What the Africa Forward Summit means for India

France and Kenya have set a table in Nairobi where Africa's future will be negotiated. India has been invited, but silence from New Delhi risks turning a strategic opportunity into a costly absence.

France starts visa-free transit for Indian nationals. Check details here

During his visit to India in February at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement to start visa-free transit for Indian nationals.

India condemns attack on French UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

A French soldier was killed and three others wounded while clearing a road in southern Lebanon in an attack that UN peacekeepers and French officials claimed was carried out by Iran-backed Hezbollah.

Trump's taandav shakes global trust. Not just in him but in US that elects him twice

From mocking Macron's marriage to punishing India with tariffs, Trump has flipped the postwar order inside out. He is rewarding rivals, humiliating allies, and leaving the world to draw its own conclusions.

French-owned ship exits Strait of Hormuz in first western transit since war began

A French-linked container ship has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, amid the differences between Paris and Washington over the war in West Asia.

Talks too much: Macron blasts Trump for 'wife treats him badly' remark

Trump has sparked a political storm in France after mocking French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, drawing sharp reactions from Paris and rare cross-party criticism.

Can't contradict yourself every day: Macron jabs Trump over Iran war flip-flops

Emmanuel Macron made it clear that France does not support any military attempt to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force. He said this could only be done by talking to Iran.

His wife treats him badly: Trump mocks Macron, says he didn't help US in Iran war

Donald Trump's comment referred to a May 2025 video in which Brigitte Macron seemed to shove the French President’s face during a Vietnam trip, a clip Emmanuel Macron had earlier labelled as 'disinformation'.

Macron, Japan’s Takaichi call for Middle East ceasefire, Hormuz passage

French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for a Middle East ceasefire and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz after talks in Tokyo. They also pledged deeper cooperation in defense, rare earths, nuclear energy and space, amid regional tensions and global supply concerns rising worldwide.

PM speaks to Macron, Oman's Sultan; discusses Middle East war, Hormuz Strait crisis

Prime Minister Modi has been constantly in touch with several leaders of the Middle East countries and other world leaders discussing the ongoing conflict as the military hostilities between the US – Israel and Iran get more intense every day.

France to deploy warships in Middle East, prepares for Hormuz mission

European states have been largely sidelined as the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has escalated, hitting Gulf Arab states and dragging Lebanon into the line of fire after Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah attacked Israel.

Macron sends aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to Mediterranean amid Iran war

President Emmanuel Macron ordered France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the Mediterranean, deployed jets and air defenses, and said French forces shot down drones to protect allies amid the expanding Middle East war.

Macron says France will expand nuclear arsenal, opens wargames to European allies

Unveiling the update to France's nuclear doctrine at a nuclear base on the Atlantic coast, Emmanuel Macron said a "major" change would see more cooperation with European allies that have expressed interest, including Germany.

Louvre Museum director resigns months after brazen French crown jewels heist

Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, whose office said he accepted it and praised the decision as "an act of responsibility at a time when the world’s largest museum needs calm and a strong new impetus" to advance security upgrades and modernisation projects.

France vs US, UK, Australia: Why Indian students are choosing France

France wants to significantly increase the number of Indian students in its universities, positioning itself as an affordable alternative to traditional study destinations like the US, UK and Australia. With President Emmanuel Macron assuring that lower tuition fees do not mean lower quality, many students are now looking closely at the actual cost of studying and living in France.

Good to have counterweights in democracies: Macron on US Supreme Court tariff order

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the US Supreme Court’s decision striking down Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, saying democracies need counterweights and rule of law.

Stay at home, don't interfere: Macron shreds Meloni over French activist's death

A dispute has intensified between French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni following the killing of French activist Quentin Deranque, drawing attention to growing ideological divides within Europe.

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