Emmanuel Macron

Meanwhile, conservatives surged ahead in the poll, a dress rehearsal for next year’s presidential vote.

Damien Tarel attacked Macron when the French leader was shaking hands with members of the public.

French president says 5,100-strong Operation Barkhane to replaced by new mission supported by other partners.

Suspect identified as 28-year-old Damien Tarel is in custody and expected to be charged with assaulting a public figure.

In a visit to Kigali, the French president says his country asks Rwanda for forgiveness over role in 1994 killings.

President’s visit to Kigali aimed at moving on from decades of diplomatic friction over French role in 1994 genocide.

Sara Zemmahi was planning to run with LREM, but has been criticised by the far right and the LREM itself.

The image of LREM candidate Sara Zemmahi wearing a hijab has drawn anger from the far right and LREM itself.

Some military members claim president has made concessions to ‘Islamism’ as they vow to ‘maintain order’ if war erupts.

Numerous past presidents have shunned commemorating Napoleon Bonaparte, a divisive figure in France.

Critics of the so-called ‘separatism’ bill say it especially harms France’s Muslim population.

President claims Turkish state media spread ‘lies’ about France last year and warns against playing on public opinion.

France expected to announce Barkhane troop drawdown as Sahel leaders increasingly mull negotiations with armed groups.

Why does a proposed French law have some people feeling like President Macron is attacking Muslims?