Elysee Palace
Coverage of Elysee Palace in the Nexus archive.
- Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits
Explosions in Damascus injured 18 people during French President Macron's visit, marking the second attack in a week. Macron and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa agreed to reappoint ambassadors after over a decade, signaling restored diplomatic ties. The blasts occurred near Macron's hotel and involved devices in a garbage bin and a parked car.
- Explosions rock Damascus, wounding 18, as French President Macron visits Syria
Explosions in Damascus injured 18 people, including police officers, during French President Macron's visit to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. The blasts, caused by devices in a garbage bin and a parked car, occurred near the Four Seasons Hotel where Macron was staying. No group claimed responsibility, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Bernadette Chirac, formidable French first lady dubbed ‘last queen of France’, dies at 93
Bernadette Chirac, the former first lady of France who resided at the Elysee Palace from 1995 to 2007 with President Jacques Chirac, died at 93. Macron confirmed her death, noting her impact on French history and her resilience through Chirac's infidelities while building political influence in rural France.
- Macron says Stellantis will invest over €1 billion to make electric vehicles in France
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Stellantis will invest over €1 billion in France to accelerate electric vehicle production. The announcement was made during a meeting at the Elysee Palace on May 26, 2026, focused on national electrification efforts.
- Brigitte Macron, 73, thinks all women are predators and demands photos of any seeking jobs in the Elysee with Emmanuel, 48, according to gripping new book about the couple's marriage
Brigitte Macron, 73, is accused of claiming all women are predators and demanding photos of female job applicants at the Elysee Palace with her husband, Emmanuel Macron, 48, according to a new book detailing their marriage. The claims, if true, highlight controversial views and potential gender bias in the French presidential administration.
- Brigitte Macron, 73, thinks all women are predators and demands photos of any seeking jobs in the Elysee with Emmanuel, 48, according to gripping new book about the couple's marriage
Brigitte Macron, 73, is alleged to have claimed all women are predators and demanded photos of female job applicants at the Elysee Palace, according to a new book on her marriage to President Emmanuel Macron, 48.
- Moving people and money across borders
Jacinda Ardern attended a conference in Paris to discuss aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip. The conference was attended by officials from Western and Arab nations, the United Nations, and non-governmental organizations. The meeting aimed to address the humanitarian needs in the region.