President of the republic - activities

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: 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.

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: 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: 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: 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: 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.