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DNA: Analysis of the victory of India's friend Emmanuel Macron

In the presidential election held in France, the incumbent President Emmanuel Macron defeated the right-wing leader Marine Le Pen.

Apr 26, 2022, 00:32 AM IST

French election 2022: PM Modi congratulates Macron on being re-elected as President

Macron has been reelected after he defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen. The 44-year-old has become the third French president who has managed to secure a second term.

Apr 25, 2022, 08:56 AM IST

Emmanuel Macron gets reelected as French President, defeats far-right rival Marine Le Pen

Macron, 44, has become the third French president who has managed to secure a second term.

Apr 25, 2022, 06:41 AM IST

French election 2022: Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right Marine Le Pen face off in Presidential election

The final round of voting is underway for the French election 2022. Incumbent President and centrist leader Emmanuel Macron is battling against far-right leader Marine Le Pen. 

Apr 24, 2022, 23:49 PM IST

Emmanuel Macron, far-right rival Marine Le Pen head to April 24 French presidential election runoff

Pollsters have predicted a very tight runoff, with 51% for Macron and 49% for Le Pen. The gap is so tight that victory either way is within the margin of error.

Apr 11, 2022, 07:23 AM IST

Emmanuel Macron's far-right rival, Le Pen, reaches all-time high in presidential second-round vote poll

Less than one week ahead of the first election round, Le Pen`s focus on the declining purchasing power of middle- and lower-income voters has paid off. 

Apr 05, 2022, 10:05 AM IST

In light of Pakistan's criticism of France, leader Marine Le Pen calls for ban on Pakistan immigration

French leader Marine Le Pen urged to impose a ban on Pakistani immigration amidst critical comments by Pakistan leaders on France. 

Oct 31, 2020, 10:55 AM IST

France's Le Pen unveils new far-right European Parliament group

While parties committed to strengthening the EU won two-thirds of seats in last month`s Europe-wide election, nationalist leaders hailed their strong gains as a vindication.

Jun 13, 2019, 23:46 PM IST

Vladimir Putin, Emmanuel Macron to air tough issues at Versailles meet

Putin congratulated Macron on his election, urging him to "overcome mutual distrust" and "join forces to ensure international stability and security".

May 27, 2017, 12:01 PM IST

Sebastian Kurz: Austria`s own Macron or `mini-dictator`?

News website Politico has named Sebastian Kurz one of this year`s most influential Europeans.

May 19, 2017, 10:14 AM IST

World leaders congratulate Emmanuel Macron on poll victory, EU breathes sigh of relief

World leaders on Monday largely hailed the thumping victory of Emmanuel Macron in France's presidential election, with the EU nations breathing a sigh of relief and describing it a triumph for a strong and united Europe.

May 09, 2017, 00:01 AM IST

Almost 150 arrested after post-election trouble in Paris overnight

A hundred and forty-one people were arrested in Paris after trouble flared overnight following Emmanuel Macron`s victory in France`s presidential election, police said on Monday.

May 08, 2017, 16:11 PM IST

Donald Trump says looks forward to working with France's Emmanuel Macron

US President Donald Trump has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his "big win" in the French presidential election and said he looks forward to working with him, downplaying the tacit support he had offered to the centrist leader's main rival Marine Le Pen ahead of the polls.

May 08, 2017, 13:44 PM IST

Emmanuel Macron the mould-breaker - France's youngest leader since Napoleon

Emmanuel Macron's election represents a long-awaited generational change in French politics where the same faces have dominated for years.

May 08, 2017, 10:56 AM IST

Brigitte Macron was Emmanuel's drama teacher when he was 15 - Know more about French First Lady

Set to enter the Elysee presidential palace as First Lady, Brigitte Macron will keep coaching her husband, but on a bigger stage now. 

May 08, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

A Who`s Who of Emmanuel Macron`s inner circle

Centrist Emmanuel Macron who was elected on Sunday to be France`s youngest leader since Napoleon mostly relied on a small group of 30-somethings to plot his run for the presidency.

May 08, 2017, 10:13 AM IST

Euro hits 6-month high, world stocks firm after Macron wins French presidential election

The euro hit a six-month high against the dollar on Monday while Asian shares gained and US stock futures briefly touched a record high, on investor relief after centrist Emmanuel Macron comfortably won the French presidential election.

May 08, 2017, 10:06 AM IST

Emmanuel Macron wins French presidency, to sighs of relief in Europe

With virtually all votes counted, Emmanuel Macron had topped 66 percent against just under 34 percent for Marine Le Pen - a gap wider than the 20 or so percentage points that pre-election surveys had suggested.

May 08, 2017, 08:48 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi 'looks forward' to working with Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron, 39, defeating Marine Le Pen yesterday, created history by becoming the youngest president in the 59-year history of the French Fifth Republic.

May 08, 2017, 08:40 AM IST

Tense France picks new president in landmark vote

The run-off vote pits the pro-Europe, pro-business Macron against the anti-immigration, anti-EU Le Pen, two radically different visions that underline a split in Western democracies.

May 07, 2017, 22:34 PM IST