France in the United Kingdom

13 December 2018

70 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

On the anniversary of the UN declaration, signed in Paris in 1948, Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian expresses France’s thanks and support to those defending human rights in today’s world.
12 December 2018

EU countries call for "robust dialogue" with Iran

Eight countries including France and the UK reiterate their support for the Iran nuclear agreement (JCPOA) and express great concern about Iran’s destabilizing regional activities.
11 December 2018

French President responds to protests

Emmanuel Macron declares a "state of economic and social emergency", with concrete measures to help working people and plans to end unfair corporate advantages and tax evasion.
11 December 2018

France adopts Brexit preparatory measures bill

The bill protects the interests of French people living in the UK who return to France, Britons living in France and the movement of people and goods across the Channel.
5 December 2018

France, China and UN pledge to combat climate change

Ahead of COP24 in the Polish city of Katowice, the French and Chinese foreign ministers and the UN Secretary-General reiterated their "firm support" for the Paris Agreement of 2015.

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3 December 2018

OPCW strongly committed to chemical-weapons-free world

In their joint declaration, the States Parties "express the strong conviction that those responsible for the use of chemical weapons should be held accountable".
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27 November 2018

Brexit: "It’s just the end of the beginning", says Minister

Europe Minister Nathalie Loiseau says every scenario has been worked on from every angle in the Brexit agreement, making it the best one possible with the EU.
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27 November 2018

EU countries voice "utmost concern" over Russia-Ukraine incident

"Nothing justifies the use of force by Russia," say France and several other EU countries, calling for restraint and de-escalation after three Ukrainian boats were seized off Crimea.
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27 November 2018

French forces deal "serious blow" to terrorists in Mali

Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly applauds the large-scale raid against the group, which has repeatedly targeted civilians and symbols of the Malian state’s authority.
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26 November 2018

France to return 26 works of art to Benin

President Macron recalls his desire to implement "a heritage policy geared to the future, based on a search for the universal and the inclusion of works of art in humanity’s common heritage".
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Légion d’honneur for British World War II veterans

The French government has been awarding the Légion d’honneur to D-Day veterans from many different countries for several years, as a way of honouring and thanking those who fought and risked their lives to secure France’s liberation during the Second World War