France is a semi-presidential republic with a head of government - the prime minister - appointed by the president who is the directly elected head of state.

France has been a member of the eurozone since 1 January 1999 and part of the Schengen area since 26 March 1995

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Valéry Giscard d'Estaing&nbsp;(2 February 1926 - 2 December 2020) was a French politician and President of the French Republic from 1974 to 1981.

He served as a member of the European Parliament from 1989 to 1993, being a Member of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party Group. He was also the President of the European Convention from 2002 to 2003.

On 2nd of December 2021, the European Parliament organised&nbsp;a ceremony in Strasbourg as a tribute to&nbsp;Valery Giscard d'Estaing. This date commemorates the 1st anniversary of his death.

European tribute to Valéry Giscard d'Estaing

Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic, is the fourth EU leader to debate the future of Europe with MEPs and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the EC, on Tuesday morning.

The Europeans want the EU to change. This is why the European Parliament is taking the leadership over a reform of the EU.

Parliament set out its vision for the future of Europe in three resolutions voted in plenary session on 16 February 2017. MEPs suggested, among other things:

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	<li>turning the Council of Ministers into a genuine second legislative chamber, and its configurations into preparatory bodies similar to Parliament’s committees,</li>
	<li>appointing an EU finance minister and giving the EU Commission the power to formulate and give effect to a common EU economic policy, backed up by a euro-area budget, and</li>
	<li>creating a fiscal capacity consisting of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) and specific additional budgetary capacity for the euro area, funded by its members as a part of the EU budget.</li>
</ul>

Debate on the Future of Europe with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the Frenc

Jacques Chirac, born on 29 November 1932 and died on 26 September 2019, was a French politician who served as President of the French Republic France from 17 May 1995 to 16 May 2007. He was also French Prime Minister from 1974 to 1976 and from 1986 to 1988, as well as Mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995.

Jacques CHIRAC

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola conducts an official visit to Paris, underscoring the strong ties between the European Union and France. During her visit, Metsola holds high-level discussions with Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the Assemblée Nationale, and Michel Barnier, the French Prime Minister, focusing on European priorities and France’s role within the Union.

The Assemblée Nationale plays a crucial role in France’s legislative process, shaping national policies, while the Prime Minister coordinates national policy. The visit reflects the mutual commitment to strengthening cooperation on key issues affecting Europe’s future.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President Official visit to Paris (France)

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Benjamin HADDAD, Minister Delegate for Europe of France

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Benjamin HADDAD, French Minister delegate for Europe

EP Plenary session - Supporting the EU’s most vulnerable regions against devastating effects of climate change, such as the recent cyclone hitting La Reunion

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Bruno RETAILLEAU, French Minister of the Interior

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Ben Issa OUSSENI, President of the Departmental Council of Mayotte

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Paris (France) - 6th Trilateral Business Forum organised by MEDEF, BDI & Confindustria

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Paris (France) - Meeting with Gerard LARCHER, President of the French Senate

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Paris (France) - Meeting with Michel BARNIER, French Prime Minister

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Paris (France) - Meeting with Jean-Noel BARROT, French Minister of Foreign Affairs

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to Paris (France) - Meeting with Yaël BRAUN-PIVET, Speaker of the French National Assembly

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Benjamin HADDAD, French Minister for European Affairs

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates at the French National Day at the Bozar, Brussels

Signing of the Grand Est agreement in presence of Roberta METSOLA, EP President

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Jean-Noel BARROT, French Secretary of State

Roberta METSOLA, EP President at the tribute for former European Commission President Jacques Delors in Paris, France

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Elisabeth BORNE, French Prime Minister

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris ( France ) - Meeting with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

Official visIt By Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris ( France ) - Bilateral Meeting with Yaël BRAUN-PIVET, President of the French Assemblée Nationale

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Paris ( France ) - Inauguration of the Europa Experience

EP Plenary session Debate with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel MACRON, on the Future of Europe during the plenary session in Strasbourg (16-19/04/2018)

(01) EP Plenary session - Debate on the Future of Europe with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic - First round of political group speakers: Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE) (10:58 - 11:08)

During the EP plenary session (16- 19 April 2018) in Strasbourg, last minute briefing

Last minute briefing

This memoclip illustrates the relationship between the Presidents of the French Republic and the European Parliament, consisting of the visits and speeches made by the Presidents

Memoclip: The Presidents of the French Republic and the European Parliament

Extracts from the press point by Nicolas SARKOZY, President of the French Republic.

Press point by Nicolas SARKOZY, President of the French Republic: extracts

French President François Hollande addressed the European Parliament on the future of the European Union , the economic crisis and the EU budget for 2014 to 2020, French intervention in Mali and European cultural exception. His speech is followed by a debate with political group leaders and Commission president José Manuel Barroso.

Debate on the future of the European Union: extracts from the statement by François HOLLANDE, President of the French Republic

Exterior shots of the Memorial Alsace Moselle in Schirmeck, illustration shots of the exhibition, statement by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, cutting of the ribbonand visit of the Memorial by Antonio TAJANI, EP President and other VIP guests.

Inauguration of the Memorial Alsace Moselle in the presence of Antonio TAJANI, EP President: extracts from the ceremony and illustration shots

On the occasion of his official visit to Paris, Antonio TAJANI, EP President goes to the WeWork co-working space.

Official visit by Antonio TAJANI, EP President to Paris: visit of the WeWork coworking space

On the occasion of his official visit to Paris, Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Edouard PHILIPPE, French Prime Minister.

Official visit by Antonio TAJANI, EP President to Paris: meeting with Edouard PHILIPPE, French Prime Minister

Antonio TAJANI, EP President visits Paris. He meets with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic and they express themselves in front of the press.

Official visit by Antonio TAJANI, EP President to Paris: meeting with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic and extracts from the press point

On the occasion of his official visit to Paris, Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets students of the Ferrandi culinary school.

Official visit by Antonio TAJANI, EP President to Paris: visit to the Ferrandi culinary school and meeting with students

On the occasion of his official visit to Paris, Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Fran&ccedil;ois de RUGY, President of the French National Assembly&nbsp;: arrival, welcome, family picture and roundtable meeting.

Official visit by Antonio TAJANI, EP President to Paris: meeting with François de RUGY, President of the French National Assembly

On the occasion of&nbsp;his&nbsp;official visit to Paris, Antonio TAJANI, EP President, meets&nbsp;with Valerie PECRESSE, President of the Regional Council of Ile-de-France and unveils of a commemorative plate honouring Simone Veil, in the presence of the family, and addresses to the Regional Assembly.

Official visit by Antonio TAJANI, EP President to Paris: meeting with Valerie PECRESSE, President of the Regional Council of Ile-de-France and unveil of a commemorative plate honouring Simone Veil

Arrival before the European ceremony of honour for former Chancellor and Honorary Citizen of Europe Helmut KOHL: arrival and condolence book by Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic and Nicolas SARKOZY, former President of the French Republic

(15) Official arrivals at the European ceremony for former Chancellor Helmut KOHL: Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic and Nicolas SARKOZY, former President of the French Republic

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Emmanuel MACRON, French President, in the French Delegation's Offices, EU Council

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Emmanuel MACRON, President of the French Republic

Visit of Bernard CAZENEUVE, French Prime Minister, to the EP iin Brussels. Arrival, welcome by Antonio TAJANI, EP President, roundtable and extracts from the press point.

Antonio TAJANI, EP President meets with Bernard CAZENEUVE, French Prime Minister: arrival, roundtable and extracts from the press point

Meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs with Bernard CAZENEUVE, French Minister for the Interior, in the EP in Brussels. Statements by Agustin DIAZ DE MERA GARCIA CONSUEGRA (EPP, ES), Rapporteur, Bernard CAZENEUVE, French Minister for the Interior, and Birgit SIPPEL (S&amp;D, DE).

Exchange of views with Bernard CAZENEUVE, French Minister for the Interior: extracts from the meeting of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

Visit of Manuel VALLS, French Prime Minister, to the EP during the EP plenary session (11-14 April 2016) in Strasbourg. Arrival, welcome by Martin SCHULZ, EP President, and signing ceremony

Martin SCHULZ, EP President meets with Manuel VALLS, French Prime Minister: arrival, welcome and signing ceremony

Debate on Counterterrorism following the recent terrorist attacks during the EP plenary session (11-14 April 2016) in Strasbourg. Statements by Jeanine HENNIS-PLASSCHAERT, Dutch Minister of Defence, Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Giovanni PITTELLA (S&amp;D, IT), Guy VERHOFSTADT (ALDE, BE), and&nbsp; Monika HOHLMEIER (EPP, DE), Rapporteur.

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