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Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen. .

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

French Prime Minister Bayrou open to changing pension laws

Catastrophic state expenditures and a controversial pension reform were the main themes when France's newly appointed Prime Minister François Bayrou made his maiden speech in the National Assembly. .

French Prime Minister Bayrou open to changing pension laws

Financial Times: Musk wants to get Starmer to resign

For several days, X CEO Elon Musk has directed harsh criticism towards the British government, primarily regarding the handling of the long-standing abuse scandal that was revealed, among other places, in Rotherham at the beginning of the 2010s. Now, the newspaper [Financial Times](https://www.

Financial Times: Musk wants to get Starmer to resign

Fear and doubt as Musk intervenes in Europe

How should X-owner Elon Musk be handled when he increasingly openly gives his support to the far-right – and even gets involved in an election campaign? European leaders are hesitant, out of fear of clashing with Donald Trump. .

Fear and doubt as Musk intervenes in Europe

Macron shows contempt for Africans

Chad accuses Emmanuel Macron of having expressed himself contemptuously when he accused African leaders of ingratitude. The criticism is the latest example of the increasingly deep rift between Paris and the Sahel region.

Macron shows contempt for Africans

Macron admits: The election created division

France's President Emmanuel Macron now admits that his decision to dissolve parliament and call new elections last summer has created more division than solution for the country. .

Macron admits: The election created division

Pelicot does not appeal the rape verdict

The Frenchman Dominique Pelicot, who was sentenced to the maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment for, among other things, aggravated rape following a series of assaults on his drugged wife, will not appeal the verdict, announces his lawyer. .

Pelicot does not appeal the rape verdict

Trump praises Carter: "An exclusive club"

Tributes to the USA's former president Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday, are pouring in. A long line of world leaders are condoling, including the USA's incoming president Donald Trump.

Trump praises Carter: "An exclusive club"

Well-known names in France's new government

The new government under Prime Minister François Bayrou has been presented, with several familiar names among the ministerial posts. It is France's fourth government in a year – and its lifespan is unclear.

Well-known names in France's new government

New French government may come tonight

At the earliest, at 5 pm on Monday, President Emmanuel Macron will present France's new government. .

New French government may come tonight

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the attack at the Christmas market: Terrible news

Since a car drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in German Magdeburg, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson writes on X:.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the attack at the Christmas market: Terrible news

Macron thanks Pelicot after rape trial

France's President Emmanuel Macron thanks Gisèle Pelicot for her courage, the day after the highly publicized rape conviction against her ex-husband and 50 other men fell. "Thank you Gisèle Pelicot .

Macron thanks Pelicot after rape trial

Macron declares a day of mourning for Mayotte's victims

The full extent of the devastation in cyclone-hit Mayotte is not yet clear. France is implementing measures for "exceptional natural disasters" and visiting President Emmanuel Macron declares a national day of mourning.

Macron declares a day of mourning for Mayotte's victims

Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense

Air defense is on the wish list when Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj visits Brussels. Nato's Secretary-General Mark Rutte wants to keep a lid on potential peace talks.

Zelensky in Brussels on the hunt for air defense

Kristersson: Don't take the US for granted

EU leaders meet for the year's final summit in Brussels. Support for Ukraine tops the agenda as usual.

Kristersson: Don't take the US for granted

Denmark Refuses to Extradite Environmental Activist to Japan

The French environmental activist Paul Watson, who has been detained on Greenland since July, will not be extradited to Japan. His defense attorney has received notification from the Danish Ministry of Justice that he will be released.

Denmark Refuses to Extradite Environmental Activist to Japan

National Mourning Declared in France after Cyclone Disaster

The death toll continues to rise since Cyclone Chido hit the French island group Mayotte, northwest of Madagascar. France is maximizing rescue efforts despite major logistical difficulties.

National Mourning Declared in France after Cyclone Disaster

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

A number of European leaders and NATO chief Mark Rutte are planning an extraordinary meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Wednesday, according to the news site Politico. .

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

Many feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte

The cyclone Chido has swept through the French territory of Mayotte, off the east coast of Africa, and left behind extensive damage and destruction. .

Many feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte

The New Prime Minister Takes Over in France

The centrist politician and former minister François Bayrou becomes the new French prime minister. No one knows better than I do how difficult the position is, he says during a handover ceremony at the prime minister's residence Matignon in Paris.

The New Prime Minister Takes Over in France

Poland and France discuss peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Talks about a future peacekeeping force in Ukraine are expected when Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk receives France's President Emmanuel Macron. .

Poland and France discuss peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Macron believes in new French government within two days

France's President Emmanuel Macron believes that the complicated government issue can be resolved within the next few days. Macron said in connection with talks with the political parties on Tuesday afternoon that a new government can be appointed "within 48 hours".

Macron believes in new French government within two days

Macron invites to talks on new government

France's President Emmanuel Macron has invited all parties, except for the far-right party National Rally (RN) and the left-wing party Unsubmissive France (LFI), to talks on forming a new government, his office announces. .

Macron invites to talks on new government

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Several countries welcome the fall of the al-Assad regime. Iran urges the international community to let the Syrians decide their future without "foreign interference".

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity