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Coronavirus: the Atelier des Lumières reopens

Paris Atelier des Lumières reopens from May 26, 2020. The first digital art center is back with immersive exhibitions and new health instructions.

Coronavirus: creating an “EU Health Task Force must become our priority”, Emmanuel Macron says

Amid the fight against coronavirus, in a joint conference with Angela Merkel, French President Emmanuel Macron has said “an EU Health Task Force must become our priority”. European Union’s elusive that could come to life.

Coronavirus: Macron and Merkel propose a 500-billion-euro recovery funds

Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel has just agreed on a 500-billion-euro recovery funds on a European level. A budget envelop that will reinforce and strengthen countries and will be devoted to sectors and regions in need. This “common initiative” has yet to be voted by the European Commission and the 27 EU countries.

Health system reform: Macron acknowledges an error

Visiting the Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital in Paris, President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the government “undoubtedly made an error in the strategy announced” as for the health system reform

Coronavirus: Emmanuel Macron's plan for culture

Since this past March 17th, the culture world is seriously hit by the health crisis. In order to support this sector and artists that keep it alive, on Wednesday May 6th, French President Emmanuel Macron met several culture players. Reopening museums and bookstores, rehearsals resuming, creation of a temporary compensation fund for shots cancelled and extension of temporary show business workers' rights to August 2021... Here's an update.

316 mayors in Ile-de-France demand schools to reopen after May 11th

316 mayors in Ile-de-France including Anne Hidalgo are against schools to reopen on May 11th and speak up in an open letter.

Masks to be compulsory in public transit: security officers could fine

This April 28, Edouard Philippe presented the government's deconfinement plan to the National Assembly. In his speech, the Prime Minister said facemasks will be compulsory in public transit starting from May 11. Invited on Europe 1 radio station on April 29, Minister of Transport Jean-Baptiste Djebbari said "there will be sanctions if you were no mask in public transit". Statements confirmed by Christophe Castaner this May 2, at the end of the council of Ministers.

Coronavirus: Emmanuel Macron’s message to French this May 1st, 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron sends a message to French on his Twitter account as part of the French Labor Day to share this special day that “seems like no other”.

Coronavirus: 700,000 virologic tests per week starting from May 11

This Tuesday April 28, Edouard Philippe spoke to the National Assembly to present the government's deconfinement plan. As for testing, the Prime Minister announces 700,000 virologic tests per week starting from May 11, along with a motto: "Protecting, testing, isolating".

Coronavirus: WHO hails Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has been hailed by WHO director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for his leadership as part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: has Macron really gone jet-skiing during confinement?

While France is on lockdown since March 17, 2020, many people think French President pays no heed to the rules he implements and goes on vacation with his family or jet-skies with his wife. Let’s give you an update on fake news spreading across the internet on that matter.

Coronavirus: Emmanuel Macron’s announcements on Monday April 13th

This Monday April 13, 2020 French President Emmanuel Macron addressed to French people in a televised address airing at 8 p.m. In addition to extending confinement to May 11, 2020, the Head of State gave the mainlines of his “post May-11 plan” and his commitment to help the most vulnerable people and those the most impacted by the pandemic.

Coronavirus: a “general public“ facemask for each French from May 11th Macron promises

During his fourth televised address since the beginning of the health crisis, French President Emmanuel Macron said that starting from May 11th “in compliance with mayors”, the State will enable each French to get a general public facemask in order to be protected from coronavirus.

Coronavirus: confinement extended to May 11th in France

Monday April 13 as of evening, French President announced on a televised address that confinement will be extended up to May 11th in France. An annoucement made along with several measures as for resuming activities.

Coronavirus: Macron meets with Raoult, scientist’ latest study results

French President Emmanuel Macron has met French infectious disease specialist and Professor of Microbiology Didier Raoult in Marseilles this Thursday April 9, 2020 in the afternoon. The meeting – that lasted 3 hours – was the opportunity for the controversial professor to present the results of his latest studies to the French President.

Coronavirus: hospital staff worn out

In France, more and more drastic measure shave been announced to limit the coronavirus propagation. Total confinement has started on March 17th, 2020 at noon. As for hospitals, the staff fighting day after day is wearing out.

Coronavirus: Emmanuel Macron closes borders in France

In his televised address, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced Monday March 16th, 2020 to close all French borders with neighboring EU countries along with the Schengen area borders.

Coronavirus: what solutions for parents who have to keep their children home?

To curb the coronavirus pandemic in France, head of state Emmanuel Macron has announced to shut down daycares, schools, junior high schools, high schools and universities as from Monday March 16 and until further notice. A measure many parents feared… So what solutions do they have to keep their children home?

Coronavirus: France shuts down schools

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Emmanuel Macron has announced on Thursday March 12, 2020 to shut down daycares, preschools, elementary schools, junior highs, high schools and universities until further notice. A drastic measure in order to curb the propagation of the virus.