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Joseph Schmid
France correspondent for @AFP
Macron, Merkel to present joint EU recovery initiative
Europe is just beginning to emerge from the lockdowns to halt the outbreak, which has taken a huge bite out of national economies
Cheese fans raise a stink over plans for pasteurised camembert
Camembert lovers and producers are currently embroiled in a conflict over what constitutes the real thing.
Notre-Dame fire under control, Macron vows to rebuild
Firefighters battled into the night to control the flames, declaring it was partially extinguished but completely under control
‘Paris is disfigured’: Tears and shock as Notre-Dame burns
Flames ravaging the roof illuminated the outline of the monument’s two square towers in a fiery glow, and were reflected in the waters of the Seine.
‘Moment of truth’ for Macron as protests hit French economy
Macron’s government announced a climbdown on fuel tax increases for January and further concessions appear to be on the cards
Macron advised to return looted African art treasures
Calls have been growing in Africa for the restitution of its cultural treasures, but French law forbids the government from ceding state property
Nissan crisis deepens as ‘charges loom’ over Ghosn case
Nissan’s board will decide on Thursday whether to remove the 64-year-old tycoon as chairman
Wave of optimism sweeps France as World Cup unites the nation
Football fever has slowly built over the last four weeks as the country took its young national team to heart