The Irish Times

Macron upstages himself ahead of European Commission visit to Paris

French president’s use of vulgar verb in relation to unvaccinated sparks controversy

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 18:00

France ushers in 2022 with right-wing outrage over EU flag

France’s lurch to the right is the biggest challenge to Macron’s re-election hopes

Sun Jan 02 2022 - 18:00

Macron stops short of announcing re-election bid in ‘calculated’ interview

In TV interview French president attempts to defuse issues likely to threaten campaign

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 17:42

The Irish Times view on the French presidential race

Valérie Pécresse is greatest threat to Emmanuel Macron – but her route to deciding round is unclear

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 19:02

Fighting breaks out at far-right French presidential candidate’s rally

Melee after anti-racism activists seek to interrupt Eric Zemmour’s speech

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 09:07

France’s Les Républicains pick Valérie Pécresse as presidential candidate

Party’s first woman nominee for role defeated favourites Barnier and Bertrand

Sat Dec 04 2021 - 21:13

Les Républicains candidate likely to pose threat to Macron’s re-election

Ciotti and Pécresse battle for dominance after party’s shock first-round primary result

Fri Dec 03 2021 - 16:00

Eric Zemmour threatens to upset France’s far-right order

Six months before the presidential election a poll shows newcomer could be pitted against Macron

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 05:01

Sarkozy convictions more an exercise in shaming than real punishment

Former president to be confined to his home in sign to successors times have changed

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 01:00

Michel Barnier makes bid for French presidency

EU Brexit negotiator one of several candidates from centre-right Les Républicains

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 19:29

Macron on the back foot as France’s presidential election campaign starts in earnest

Poor local election results may not mean much but the president’s party base remains weak

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 20:00

Macron and Le Pen the big losers in French elections

Conservative Les Républicains and Socialist parties retain control of regions across France

Mon Jun 28 2021 - 08:55

France gripped by socio-economic, medical and cultural crises

Country ‘unravelling’ say generals in open letter as Macron looks to May 2022 election

Fri Apr 30 2021 - 21:00

Barnier fuels speculation of French presidency bid with move to set up new faction

Former EU chief Brexit negotiator announces ‘Patriot and European’ group

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 22:36

Free public transport – could it work for Dublin?

Dunkirk is latest European city to offer a free-fare system. Could we follow suit?

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00

Fall in Macron’s popularity encourages Wauquiez

Hard right leader Laurent Wauquiez poised to take over conservative Les Républicains

Wed Sept 06 2017 - 01:00

Paris says bienvenue to UK firms seeking post-Brexit home

French authorities to accept documents in English and process moves within two weeks

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 16:13

France rolls out the ‘blue, white and red carpet’ to lure London banks after Brexit

French officials know they are fighting an uphill battle as taxes and social charges remain among the highest in Europe

Fri Jul 08 2016 - 16:26

Paris rolls out red carpet for London’s post-Brexit bankers

Dublin has also been advertising its wares to Britain’s high financiers

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 11:17

Mainstream French politicians keep level head on migration

Divided public opinion explains why French politicians emphasise rules and the repression of traffickers as much as humanity

Thu Sept 17 2015 - 01:00