Emmanuel Macron

Former employment minister is only second woman to hold the post in French history

Dmytro Kuleba says ‘picture of victory’ has evolved to full liberation of territories

European Citizens’ Assembly concludes with proposals for major reform, which may go nowhere

Re-elected president speaks of need to innovate at a time of unprecedented challenges

Tone of Macron’s second term could be determined by his choice of prime minister

Move could threaten French president’s chances of securing National Assembly majority

Ukrainian officials say 200 civilians are still trapped inside despite evacuations

Thousands join protests across France to demand social justice and salary rises

Socialists and Les Republicains risk being torn apart in scrabble for votes in June polls

PSG star's stature among young people seen as invaluable to the French government

If Macron’s presidency is to be truly transformational, he himself must change

Banks and commodities stocks fall sharply

FTSE 100, France’s CAC 40 and Germany’s Xetra Dax hit by declines after Wall Street sell-off in previous session

French president promises a ‘more independent France’

Re-election of French president Emmanuel Macron hailed by European leaders

Repositioning happens to now mesh with need to reset relations with EU but Putin was courted for years