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REVEALED: Why Macron is scared of THIS Brexit clause - 'France’s WORST NIGHTMARE'

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron is terrified of a clause in the Brexit deal that France has 'fought against for 40 years', according to Conservative Brexit-backing MP Neil O'Brien.

Brexit

Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave? On 23 June 2016 the UK held a referendum and 51.89% of voters voted to leave the EU.

• Brexiteers are wrong – Irish insurance is worth taking out
• Questions and answers: A look into 2019 and the abyss of Brexit
• How Europe sees Brexit ... and Scotland's independence
• SNP join forces with other parties urging Corbyn's Labour to act
• What the papers say – December 16
• Theresa May condemns Tony Blair's new Brexit vote call
• Theresa May warned that second Brexit referendum could take six months
• JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Keep calm and carry on! How to survive the Brexit debacle with your wealth in shape

Macron is DREAMING! French President's EU plans RIDICULED as he faces political crisis

FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron is “dreaming” if he thinks further European Union integration, including the introduction of an ‘EU army’, will be approved among all of the Brussel bloc's leaders, warned professor of European studies Stefan Auer.

France's Macron - The Brexit accord is not renegotiable

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he continued to believe an economic stabilisation function was necessary in the budget of the euro zone and reiterated there was only one achievable deal with London regarding Brexit.

Brexit

Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave? On 23 June 2016 the UK held a referendum and 51.89% of voters voted to leave the EU.

• Brexiteers are wrong – Irish insurance is worth taking out
• Questions and answers: A look into 2019 and the abyss of Brexit
• How Europe sees Brexit ... and Scotland's independence
• SNP join forces with other parties urging Corbyn's Labour to act
• What the papers say – December 16
• Theresa May condemns Tony Blair's new Brexit vote call
• Theresa May warned that second Brexit referendum could take six months
• JEFF PRESTRIDGE: Keep calm and carry on! How to survive the Brexit debacle with your wealth in shape

France needs calm, order and return to normal after protests - Macron

President Emmanuel Macron called for a return to calm in France after nearly a month of protests by the 'yellow vest' movement against his government's policies which have hit growth and caused widespread disruption.

French police prepare for fifth wave of yellow vest protests

France will deploy tens of thousands of police nationwide and around 8,000 in Paris on Saturday to handle a fifth weekend of 'yellow vest' protests, although the movement appears to be losing steam after concessions by President Emmanuel Macron.

France yellow vests protests

The yellow vest movement began as resistance against a rise in taxes for diesel and gasoline, but quickly expanded to encompass frustration at stagnant incomes and the growing cost of living.

• More than 80 arrested as Paris sees yellow vest protests for fifth consecutive weekend
• Yellow Vest protests SPREAD to UK: Brexit supporters SHUT DOWN central London
• Westminster Bridge BLOCKED by pro-Brexit yellow vest protesters
• France to deploy thousands of police for more yellow vest protests in Paris
• Euro falls as 'gilets jaunes' protests hit French economy
• The most uncomfortable truth about the yellow vests protests is that Macron can never offer what they actually want
• Egypt REVOLUTION feared as police BAN yellow vests to stop imitation of French riot chaos
• The yellow jacket protesters in Paris are not all violent – but a minority of rioters are diluting their message

Fact check: does the EU want a European super-army?

Description Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron insist Europeans can no longer rely on the US to defend them Credits Michele Tantussi/Getty Images Alt Text German chancellor Angela

May meets French president Macron in Brussels

British Prime Minister Theresa May was meeting French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday at an EU summit where her request for assurances to calm a parliamentary rebellion at home were met with a demand for concrete proposals.

Macron says up to May to find political solution for Brexit deal

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it was up to Prime Minister Theresa May to come up with a solution to get the Brexit deal through parliament, and that the agreement could not be renegotiated.

Emmanuel Macron to face no confidence vote

Description Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation Credits Ludovic Marin/AFP/Getty Images Alt Text Emmanuel Macron Left-leaning lawmakers table motion as economic concession

Les Misérables with 'contemporary relevance' to air on BBC

Victor Hugo’s historical novel brought up to date in Andrew Davies adaptationWith social unrest brewing in France and Emmanuel Macron accused by protesters of being the “president of the rich”, the BBC is to air an adaptation of Victor Hugo’s histori

France's President Emmanuel Macron, right, attends a meeting with the representatives of the banking sector at the Elysee Palace, in Paris,

France's President Emmanuel Macron (right) attends a meeting with the representatives of the banking sector at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, yesterday

Macron aware of Strasbourg shooting, dispatches interior minister

French President Emmanuel Macron is being kept informed of unfolding events in Strasbourg, where at least one person was killed in a shooting near its Christmas market, his office said on Tuesday.

StudentS, one wearing a mask of French President emmnanuel Macron, put their hands on his head as school children demonstrate in Bayonne, southwestern France,

Students, one wearing a mask of French President Emmanuel Macron, put their hands on his head as school children demonstrate in Bayonne, southwestern France, today

Macron measures to quell French protests 'will cost €10bn'

Tax relief and other fiscal measures announced by French President Emmanuel Macron to try to calm nationwide protests will cost €10bn, the government has said.

‘Macron the LAB MOUSE!’ Salvini MOCKS French president over Paris riots

ITALY’S Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of keeping the power from the people and in the hands of the elite, less than 24 hours after he said the young centrist was to blame for the “yellow vest” prote

MACRON RIOTS: France in flames as Yellow Vests launch BLACK TUESDAY protest

VIOLENT protests have erupted once again in France with the ‘yellow vest’ movement demanding even more concessions from Emmanuel Macron. The demonstrations has seen further clashes with riot police and fires set off across the country as the French P

Macron's concessions set to blow out French deficit

France is on course to overshoot the European Union's budget deficit ceiling next year without new spending cuts after President Emmanuel Macron caved in to anti-government street protests.

Emmanuel Macron vows to increase minimum wage

Credits Chesnot/Getty Images Alt Text French president Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation after violent protests French president bows to pressure after weeks of violent protests

Macron pleads with union leaders in a bid to placate Yellow Vest protesters

French President Emmanuel Macron has caved in to Yellow Vest protesters, declaring a state of emergency and agreeing to a range of economic concessions.

France yellow vests protests

The yellow vest movement began as resistance against a rise in taxes for diesel and gasoline, but quickly expanded to encompass frustration at stagnant incomes and the growing cost of living.

• More than 80 arrested as Paris sees yellow vest protests for fifth consecutive weekend
• French police prepare for fifth wave of yellow vest protests
• Yellow Vest protests SPREAD to UK: Brexit supporters SHUT DOWN central London
• Westminster Bridge BLOCKED by pro-Brexit yellow vest protesters
• France to deploy thousands of police for more yellow vest protests in Paris
• Euro falls as 'gilets jaunes' protests hit French economy
• The most uncomfortable truth about the yellow vests protests is that Macron can never offer what they actually want
• Egypt REVOLUTION feared as police BAN yellow vests to stop imitation of French riot chaos

Macron decrees 'social and economic emergency' as he offers sweeteners to quell France's 'yellow vest' revolt

Emmanuel Macron on Monday night decreed a “state of social and economic emergency” in France, offering a string of generous sweeteners he hopes will quell a month-long “yellow vest” revolt that

To quell unrest, France's Macron speeds up tax cuts but vows no U-turn

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced wage rises for the poorest workers and tax cuts for pensioners in further concessions meant to defuse weeks of often violent protests that have challenged his authority.

France's Macron to speed up tax cuts, raise wages, vows no U-turn

President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced wage rises for the poorest workers and tax cuts for pensioners, offering concessions after weeks of often violent protests that have challenged his authority.

France protests: Macron promises tax concessions and minimum wage rise in response to violence

Emmanuel Macron has promised a minimum wage increase and tax concessions as he addressed the nation for the first time since anti-tax demonstrations around France turned into violent protests.

Macron faces pressure to change tack as French unrest slows economy

President Emmanuel Macron met French lawmakers, trade unions and business groups on Monday before giving a national address when he will respond to violent anti-government protests convulsing the country.

Macron must unify France as unrest is hurting economy - Le Maire

President Emmanuel Macron needs to unify a country divided by the forces of globalisation in a national addresses on Monday and end anti-government protests that will cut economic growth by about 0.1 percentage points, France's finance minister said.

Emmanuel Macron to hold crisis meetings following protests

Credits NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP/Getty Images Alt Text Riot police arrest a protestor during violent demonstrations in France Violent protests in France over cost of living see more than 1,200 arrest

‘Arrogant' Emmanuel Macron will say sorry to French nation and announce tax cuts as riots continue and popularity plummets

PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron will apologise to France and announce tax cuts today after more than 1,700 arrests in rioting across the country. Cities including Paris and Bordeaux exploded into violence on Saturday, during the fourth weekend of demonstra

French protesters brandish GUILLOTINE in chilling threat to Macron at ‘Day of Rage' riots

RIOTERS erected a mock guillotine on the ravaged streets of France in what is seen as a clear warning to their under-fire President. The shocking footage emerged before Emmanuel Macron was due to meet trade unionists, employers and politicians ahead

Macron prepares response to 'yellow vest' protesters as Paris cleans up

French President Emmanuel Macron will address the country on Monday as he seeks to placate 'yellow vest' anti-government protesters who wreaked havoc in Paris this weekend.

France yellow vests protests

The yellow vest movement began as resistance against a rise in taxes for diesel and gasoline, but quickly expanded to encompass frustration at stagnant incomes and the growing cost of living.

• More than 80 arrested as Paris sees yellow vest protests for fifth consecutive weekend
• French police prepare for fifth wave of yellow vest protests
• Yellow Vest protests SPREAD to UK: Brexit supporters SHUT DOWN central London
• Westminster Bridge BLOCKED by pro-Brexit yellow vest protesters
• France to deploy thousands of police for more yellow vest protests in Paris
• Euro falls as 'gilets jaunes' protests hit French economy
• The most uncomfortable truth about the yellow vests protests is that Macron can never offer what they actually want
• Egypt REVOLUTION feared as police BAN yellow vests to stop imitation of French riot chaos

Macron to blame for French protests, Italy's Salvini says

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Sunday President Emmanuel Macron was to blame for the 'yellow vest' protests that have rattled France and urged Brussels to take heed of what was happening.

France yellow vests protests

The yellow vest movement began as resistance against a rise in taxes for diesel and gasoline, but quickly expanded to encompass frustration at stagnant incomes and the growing cost of living.

• More than 80 arrested as Paris sees yellow vest protests for fifth consecutive weekend
• French police prepare for fifth wave of yellow vest protests
• Yellow Vest protests SPREAD to UK: Brexit supporters SHUT DOWN central London
• Westminster Bridge BLOCKED by pro-Brexit yellow vest protesters
• France to deploy thousands of police for more yellow vest protests in Paris
• Euro falls as 'gilets jaunes' protests hit French economy
• The most uncomfortable truth about the yellow vests protests is that Macron can never offer what they actually want
• Egypt REVOLUTION feared as police BAN yellow vests to stop imitation of French riot chaos