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EMMANUEL MACRON

Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 7, 2023
Xi and Macron call for Ukraine peace talks, but the path is murky
It is not clear that the French and Chinese leaders have compatible terms for talks or peace, and Xi has not agreed to push Moscow to negotiate.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 5, 2023
French unions say pension meeting with prime minister a 'failure'
French unions said a last-ditch meeting with prime minister on pension reform was a 'failure' after she refused to revoke changes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 5, 2023
Xi to court Macron, eyeing division between Europe and the U.S.
With U.S.-China relations in a tailspin, Beijing is looking to prevent Europe from joining in, particularly on measures like export controls on key technologies that would hurt growth.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 27, 2023
Macron’s pension gambit sparks revolt, pushing France to the brink
The French president’s decision to ram through an increase in the retirement age has ignited labor unrest, destabilized his government, and risks paralysis for his remaining time in office.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 24, 2023
Macron challenged by new strikes as he digs in on pensions
Anger over raising the minimum retirement age to 64 from 62 shows no sign of receding more than two months after the start of a series of walkouts and marches across France.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 22, 2023
Macron defiant as anger grows over French pension reform
Ignoring calls from opponents, Macron said there would be no government reshuffle, no fresh parliamentary elections and no referendum on his controversial pension reform.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Mar 17, 2023
Macron wins Pyrrhic victory on pension bill, but risks fueling anger
By using special constitutional powers instead of risking lawmakers rejecting the reform, Macron has given ammunition to the opposition.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 26, 2023
Macron to visit China as he urges Beijing to push Moscow to end war
The French president said Saturday he would visit China in 'early April' and urged Beijing to help 'put pressure' on Russia to end the war.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 9, 2023
Zelenskyy takes pitch for weapons and EU membership to Brussels
Following a surprise visit to Washington in December, the trip was the Ukrainian leader's second-known time out of his country since the war began.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 23, 2023
France and Germany seek to relaunch ties despite Ukraine strains
With pressure growing to supply Ukraine with highly regarded German Leopard tanks, Chancellor Olaf Scholz stopped short of any pledge, instead insisting all allies must work together.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 10, 2023
Kishida and Macron vow closer cooperation in Indo-Pacific region
The leaders look to a new round of joint military exercises as well as Japan's establishment of a consulate in France's New Caledonia islands.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 2, 2022
Biden and Macron vow unity on Ukraine and commit to easing trade tensions
The U.S. leader has so far resisted talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin since the invasion was launched in February, while the France's Macron has kept lines of communication open.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 20, 2022
Europe reasserts middle path on China, pushing back on Biden
The shift in sentiment amounts to a victory for Xi on just his second foray outside of China since the pandemic began.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 18, 2022
Macron rejects 'confrontation' as he relaunches Asia strategy
In a speech on the sidelines of the APEC summit, Macron cast France as a balancing power in a region long dominated by the superpower tussle between China and the U.S.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 13, 2022
Proposed Pyrenees pipeline puts EU's energy divisions in stark relief
Russia supplied 40% of Europe's gas before its invasion of Ukraine. Now the region is scrambling to diversify its energy sources.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 3, 2022
‘Condemned to lead’ Europe, German chancellor struggles to make impact
Facing its worst crisis since World War II, Europe is looking for leadership. Olaf Scholz is trying to take up the role, but faces a tepid response.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 30, 2022
France and Germany eye plan to counter Russian propaganda with vlogging and visas
In an unofficial draft, officials note a need to prevent feeding the Russian narrative and trigger unintended rallying-around the flag effects that would estrange future generations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 16, 2022
Leaders of Germany, France and Italy ride into Kyiv with 'message of unity'
All three leaders have faced criticism from Kyiv over support viewed as tepid.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2022
Japan and France vow to closely cooperate on Ukraine and Indo-Pacific
Kishida told Macron during their phone talks that he attaches great importance to Japanese-French cooperation in safeguarding the rules-based international order.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 2, 2022
Violence erupts at May Day protests in Paris as marchers criticize re-elected Macron
Thousands of people joined May Day marches across France, calling for salary increases and for Macron to drop his plan to raise the retirement age.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

Podcast

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
Japan’s summer music festivals are feeling the heat in more ways than one

Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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