With no time for Brexit, Macron sets out plans to redraw EU political map


  • World
  • Wednesday, 14 Feb 2018

FILE PHOTO - French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Alb'Oru cultural centre in Bastia, on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, February 7, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said he would not waste too much of his time on Brexit and would instead seek to redraw the map of "ossified" EU politics by launching an initiative of European progressives for EU elections next year.

The 40-year old president, who blew apart France's traditional two-party system last year by propelling his newly-formed centrist movement to power, called for the same alliance of "reformists" to join forces at the European parliament in Strasbourg.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

The US quietly shipped long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
EU Parliament adopts first EU-wide rules to combat domestic abuse
N.Ireland's Donaldson appears in court over rape, other sexual offence charges
Trump lawyer Todd Blanche draws judge's ire as historic trial gets underway
US Supreme Court split over Idaho's strict abortion ban in medical emergencies
Italy fines Amazon over ‘recurring’ purchase option
Australian counter terrorism force arrests seven teenagers after Sydney bishop stabbing
Portugal celebrates democracy anniversary amid far-right surge
TikTok ban looms with Biden poised to start 270-day countdown
Ukrainian drones struck two Rosneft oil depots in attack, Kyiv source says

Others Also Read