Paris welcomes the Prespa Agreement ratification


Official Paris welcomes the ratification of the Prespa Agreement in Greece’s Parliament. “I salute the vote on the Prespa Agreement,” France’s President Emmanuel Macron posted on his Twitter account. “It’s an example of courage and unity for Europe.” France’s minister for Europe and foreign affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian, welcomed the ratification as well. “This essential …

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Macron: The agreement is crucial for your country’s future, I am FOR (Video)


In a video message to the Macedonian citizens ahead of upcoming referendum, French President Emmanuel Macron said that agreement with Greece secures the future of the country and believes in wisdom of the citizens. “Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, I will take up a little of your time to address you directly. Our two countries …

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Still no outcome on Macedonia accession talks, decision could be delayed until EU summit


France and the Netherlands continue to oppose the start of Macedonia’s EU accession talks, fearing the decision could have a negative effect at home. Paris and Amsterdam favor a postponement of the decision until after the European elections in the spring of 2019. However, both France and the Netherlands are aware that Macedonia must be …

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Pompeo urges France to support Macedonia’s accession to NATO and EU


The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged France not to block Macedonia’s accession to the NATO and EU. In Saturday’s discussion over the phone with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, Pompeo urged him to support NATO extending an invitation to Macedonia to join and the EU opening accession talks, following the signing of …

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Thimonier: I am confident that Macedonia will join the European family


We are confident that Macedonia will join the European family, said French Ambassador to Macedonia, Christian Thimonier at Wednesday’s observance of Europe Day in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “Welcome to the club, because you have made a significant step by receiving a clear recommendation. However, this is just the beginning of a journey,” said …

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Thimonier: EU integration ‘indispensable’, patience and optimism is needed


European construction for us is not under threat, it is a necessity, but there is still a lot of work to be done because we have came across some organizational limitations. We have to work hard, particularly in terms of the decisions we have to make. Patience and optimism is necessary, French Ambassador Christian Thimonier …

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(Live) Francë, demonstruesit përleshen me policinë në protestat mbarëkombëtare kundër Macron


Sindikatat e hekurudhave dhe studentët dolnë sot masivisht në protesta në Francë kundër politikave anti-popullore kapitaliste të presidentit Macron. Në Paris disa mijëra protestues leshuan gurë e sende ndaj forcave të policisë, të cilat reaguan me gaz lotsjellës dhe të shtëna të shumta. Sindikata e hekurudhave SNCF po proteston kundër lëvizjes së qeverisë për ngrirjen …

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Macron: EU shouldn’t accept any new member countries until the 28-nation bloc is more deeply integrated


French President Emmanuel Macron says the European Union shouldn’t accept any new member countries until the 28-nation bloc is more deeply integrated and has undergone thorough reform. Macron has told EU lawmakers that he wants to anchor countries of the Western Balkans to the European project, but that now isn’t the time to allow any …

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Arrestime dhe të plagosur në protestat që po sfidojnë presidentin francez


Autoritetet franceze kanë thënë se 63 persona janë arrestuar dhe nëntë zytarë policorë janë plagosur në protestat që janë mbajtur në dy qytete të Francës, pas rritjes së pakënaqësive për ndryshimet ligjore nga laboristët e presidentit Emmanuel Macron, transmeton AP. Ministri i Brendshëm, Gerard Collomb ka dënuar dhunën dhe dëmin në dyqane dhe ndërtesa publike …

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US, France, Britain launch new UN bid for Syria chemical weapons probe


Hours after striking Syria, the United States, France and Britain on Saturday launched a new bid at the United Nations to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria. The three allies circulated a joint draft resolution at the Security Council that also calls for unimpeded deliveries of humanitarian aid, enforcing a ceasefire and demands that Syria …

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France: No plans to launch new military operations in Syria


“France does not anticipate launching any military operations in northern Syria that fall outside the international coalition’s fight against Islamic State”, a French presidency source said on Friday. The official’s remarks came a day after the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces said President Emmanuel Macron’s pledge of support to stabilize the region against Islamic State would …

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Grubi met with Ambassador Thimonier


The European and Euro-Atlantic path of the Republic of Macedonia, the dispute with Athens, the Ohrid Agreement were part of the topics discussed by the President of the Committee on European Affairs, Artan Grubi and French Ambassador Christian Thimonier. Grubi also addressed the efforts to overcome the differences with the name of the Republic of …

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Osmani-Thimonier: France supports Macedonia’s European perspectives


Vice Premier for European Affairs Bujar Osmani met Monday with French Ambassador Christian Thimonier on occasion of the formal inclusion of French technical expert Francois Lafond as a full member of the Secretariat for European Affairs. Vice Premier Osmani thanked France for the sincere support to Macedonia, highlighting its importance as Union member-state in the …

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