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Denmark Refuses to Extradite Environmental Activist to Japan

Denmark Refuses to Extradite Environmental Activist to Japan

Tue 17 Dec 2024 12:12 CET

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

National Mourning Declared in France after Cyclone Disaster

National Mourning Declared in France after Cyclone Disaster

Mon 16 Dec 2024 09:00 CET

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

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

Sun 15 Dec 2024 04:56 CET

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.

Many feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte

Many feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte

Sat 14 Dec 2024 21:25 CET

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

The New Prime Minister Takes Over in France

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The New Prime Minister Takes Over in France

Fri 13 Dec 2024 07:53 CET

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

Poland and France discuss peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Poland and France discuss peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Wed 11 Dec 2024 15:19 CET

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

Macron believes in new French government within two days

Macron believes in new French government within two days

Tue 10 Dec 2024 16:55 CET

Macron invites to talks on new government

Macron invites to talks on new government

Mon 9 Dec 2024 19:53 CET

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.

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Sun 8 Dec 2024 09:57 CET

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"

Notre Dame reopened - "Achieved the impossible"

Notre Dame reopened - "Achieved the impossible"

Sat 7 Dec 2024 19:33 CET

Notre Dame has now officially reopened after being renovated for over five years.

Zelensky: Good meeting with Trump

Zelensky: Good meeting with Trump

Sat 7 Dec 2024 17:32 CET

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj had a "good and productive meeting" with the USA's incoming President Donald Trump.

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

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Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

Sat 7 Dec 2024 12:38 CET

It has taken over five years, but now the fire-ravaged Paris Cathedral Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors. At Saturday's grand ceremony, celebrity guests will attend – including the incoming President of the USA

Macron: New Prime Minister Within Days

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Macron: New Prime Minister Within Days

Thu 5 Dec 2024 10:06 CET

France's President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new Prime Minister within the coming days, he says in a speech the day after the country's government was toppled by a united opposition. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned and the left-wing bloc insists on getting to choose a replacement

Expert: Uncertain Situation Awaits France

Expert: Uncertain Situation Awaits France

Wed 4 Dec 2024 22:03 CET

The French government falls and the country is now thrown into a politically turbulent time where the outcome is uncertain. I have difficulty seeing how this situation will be resolved, says expert Göran von Sydow

French Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote

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French Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote

Wed 4 Dec 2024 04:19 CET

France's parliament has voted to dismiss Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government in a vote of no confidence – after just three months in office. The vote is being described as historic and throws the country into further political chaos

Trump to the Reopening of Notre Dame

Trump to the Reopening of Notre Dame

Tue 3 Dec 2024 08:35 CET

Bishops, organ music and around 50 heads of state and government. The United States' future president Donald Trump's first trip abroad after the election goes to Paris, where he will attend the re-inauguration of the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral

Macron calls for elections in Lebanon

Macron calls for elections in Lebanon

Tue 3 Dec 2024 01:50 CET

French Government Risks Collapse After Budget Dispute

French Government Risks Collapse After Budget Dispute

Mon 2 Dec 2024 16:00 CET

France's government risks falling in a vote of no confidence after Prime Minister Michel Barnier forced through the government's social insurance budget without a vote in parliament.

First images of Notre Dame: "Even more beautiful"

First images of Notre Dame: "Even more beautiful"

Fri 29 Nov 2024 11:35 CET

After five years of major renovations following the extensive fire, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is being unveiled to France's president. In a week, the landmark will be reopened to the general public

Biden: Israel retains the right to defend itself

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Biden: Israel retains the right to defend itself

Tue 26 Nov 2024 21:58 CET

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, is pleased with his country's efforts to achieve a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah – and thanks his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, for the cooperation.

Kristersson in talks with Rutte and Macron

Kristersson in talks with Rutte and Macron

Tue 26 Nov 2024 19:08 CET

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Mon 25 Nov 2024 06:30 CET

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has taken on the leadership role to prepare the EU for a new period with Donald Trump as the USA's president. When Nordic and Baltic prime ministers meet at Harpsund this week, Tusk sits at the table

Macron on long-distance weapons: Absolutely right of USA

Macron on long-distance weapons: Absolutely right of USA

Tue 19 Nov 2024 05:53 CET

Absolutely right. That's how France's President Emmanuel Macron describes the US decision to let Ukraine use long-distance weapons against targets within Russia

Macron ahead of the match: Will not yield to anti-Semitism

Macron ahead of the match: Will not yield to anti-Semitism

Thu 14 Nov 2024 18:12 CET