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France-Netherlands initiative to strengthen the link between trade policy and sustainable development (07 May 20)
For over two years, the French government has been spearheading the objective of putting sustainable development at the heart of the European Union’s trade policy, particularly through implementing the CETA Action Plan. This has positioned France at the forefront of projects aimed at (…)
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Second Paris Peace Forum (11-13.11.19)
The Paris Peace Forum continues to work as a force for mobilization – bringing together all stakeholders – and as an incubator to drive concrete global governance solutions to address the ongoing challenges concerning world order and attacks on multilateralism. This year’s event will be held from (…)
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The Indo-Pacific region: a priority for France
In an international context marked by uncertainty and the increase in unilateralism, France’s priority is to propose an alternative: a stable, multipolar order based on the rule of law and free movement, and fair and efficient multilateralism. The Indo-Pacific region is at the heart of this (…)
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One Ocean Summit: for a more sustainable ocean (9-11 Feb. 2022)
Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet’s surface, yet they are all too often pushed to the sidelines of international meetings on the climate and biodiversity.
They regulate environmental balances and especially the climate, provide a wealth of varied resources, are an important enabler of (…) -
Situation in Ukraine: France’s position
The conflict between Ukraine and the Russian Federation began in 2014 and continues today.
According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, more than 13,300 people have lost their lives and 25,000 have been wounded since 2014. A total of 1.4 million people have (…) -
French policy on biodiversity
Background
Biological diversity – or biodiversity – is the term for all forms of life on Earth and their natural characteristics. Biodiversity covers the diversity found in each species (genetic diversity) and the diversity between species (species diversity) and between ecosystems (ecosystem (…) -
Speech by President Emmanuel Macron – Ambassadors’ Week 2017
The speech by M. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic, during Ambassadors’ Week 2017
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United Nations General Assembly – Press Conference of Jean-Yves Le Drian (18.09.17)
“I am delighted to see you here as I attend my first United Nations General Assembly. I am pleased to present you with France’s priorities and to tell you how we intend to address them during this highlight of the international (…)
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Speech by President Emmanuel Macron – Ambassadors’ Conference 2018
The speech delivered by M. Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic on 27 August 2018
