Dossier
President Emmanuel Macron
Coverage of President Emmanuel Macron in the Nexus archive.
- France and allies intercept sanctioned Russian oil tanker in Atlantic
France and its allies intercepted a Russian oil tanker, the Tagor, in the Atlantic to enforce sanctions. The detention occurred in international waters with assistance from Britain and other partners, as confirmed by President Macron.
- France moves to repeal Code Noir, the slavery law it never abolished
France is set to repeal the Code Noir, a 17th-century colonial law that classified enslaved people as property, nearly two centuries after slavery was abolished. The law, signed by King Louis XIV, remained unannulled despite its dehumanizing provisions, prompting public outrage and calls for historical reckoning.
- French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
A French peacekeeper was killed in southern Lebanon. President Macron attributed the attack to Hezbollah, which denied any involvement.