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French Government Faces Collapse Amid Political Turmoil

French Government Faces Collapse Amid Political Turmoil

Sun 7 Sept 2025 06:15 CEST

In France, the government may be forced to resign after Prime Minister François Bayrou requested a vote of confidence in parliament. Everything indicates that he will lose Monday's vote – thereby throwing France back into political chaos at the same time as the country's large national debt is growing

Putin: Western Forces in Ukraine Are Legitimate Targets

Putin: Western Forces in Ukraine Are Legitimate Targets

Fri 5 Sept 2025 05:30 CEST

Russia will not accept that the West gives any security guarantees to Ukraine, the Kremlin announces. If forces from the West are placed in the country, these will constitute "legitimate" targets for Moscow's army, says President Vladimir Putin

26 Nations Commit to Sending Troops to Ukraine for Ceasefire Support

26 Nations Commit to Sending Troops to Ukraine for Ceasefire Support

Thu 4 Sept 2025 11:29 CEST

26 countries are ready to send soldiers to Ukraine to maintain a ceasefire after a future peace agreement, says France's President Emmanuel Macron after the summit in Paris. Russia has nothing to say about the issue of foreign soldiers in Ukraine, emphasizes Nato chief Mark Rutte

Trump Urges Europe to Halt Russian Oil Purchases and Pressure China

Trump Urges Europe to Halt Russian Oil Purchases and Pressure China

Thu 4 Sept 2025 07:36 CEST

Europe must stop buying Russian oil and start putting economic pressure on China. This is demanded by US President Donald Trump after a phone call with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyj and other European leaders

Zelenskyj and Trump to Discuss Ukraine-Russia Tensions Tomorrow

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Zelenskyj and Trump to Discuss Ukraine-Russia Tensions Tomorrow

Wed 3 Sept 2025 19:01 CEST

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj and the US's ditto Donald Trump will talk on the phone after the summit in Paris on Thursday.

EU Proposes Doubling Support for Greenland in New Budget

EU Proposes Doubling Support for Greenland in New Budget

Wed 3 Sept 2025 15:30 CEST

The EU Commission wants a doubling of the support to Greenland in the proposal for a new long-term budget.

Kristersson Signals Strong European Support for Ukraine to the USA

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Kristersson Signals Strong European Support for Ukraine to the USA

Wed 3 Sept 2025 09:58 CEST

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj has in Copenhagen participated in a summit with Nordic and Baltic countries on new measures against Russia's war of aggression. Also Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was on site to, as Zelenskyj expresses it, "prepare major reinforcements for Ukraine"

Zelenskyj to Meet European Leaders in Paris for Ukraine Summit

Zelenskyj to Meet European Leaders in Paris for Ukraine Summit

Tue 2 Sept 2025 13:04 CEST

Volodymyr Zelenskyj is coming to Paris to meet European leaders on Thursday, confirms Ukraine's presidential staff.

Belgium to Recognize Palestine After Hostage Release by Hamas

Belgium to Recognize Palestine After Hostage Release by Hamas

Tue 2 Sept 2025 03:55 CEST

Belgium will formally recognize the state of Palestine – when Hamas releases all hostages. This is announced by the country's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot

Macron Plans Paris Summit on Ukraine Diplomacy

Macron Plans Paris Summit on Ukraine Diplomacy

Mon 1 Sept 2025 10:29 CEST

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj is expected to participate when his French colleague Emmanuel Macron and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrange a summit on diplomatic solutions to the war in Ukraine.

Paris Hosts High-Level Meeting on Ukraine Security Support

Paris Hosts High-Level Meeting on Ukraine Security Support

Sun 31 Aug 2025 21:56 CEST

French Minister Criticizes US Over Greenland Sale Proposal

French Minister Criticizes US Over Greenland Sale Proposal

Sun 31 Aug 2025 17:08 CEST

White House Efforts Ongoing for Putin-Zelensky Meeting

White House Efforts Ongoing for Putin-Zelensky Meeting

Sat 30 Aug 2025 07:25 CEST

USA is still trying to arrange a meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, claims the White House.

US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting

US Denies Visa for Palestinian President Abbas Ahead of UN Meeting

Fri 29 Aug 2025 19:28 CEST

USA announces that it denies entry visas for several Palestinian representatives ahead of the upcoming meeting in the UN General Assembly. Among those affected is the Palestinians' president Mahmud Abbas, according to source information

France and Germany Boost Ukraine Air Defense Amid Russian Attacks

France and Germany Boost Ukraine Air Defense Amid Russian Attacks

Fri 29 Aug 2025 16:46 CEST

France and Germany will provide Ukraine with more air defense after the massive Russian air attacks in recent days. The countries announce this in a joint statement

Sanctions Loom for Companies Trading with Russia

Sanctions Loom for Companies Trading with Russia

Fri 29 Aug 2025 16:20 CEST

Germany and France will, according to the countries' leaders, drive on for the introduction of sanctions against companies that trade with Russia.

European Leaders Support Moldova's EU Membership

European Leaders Support Moldova's EU Membership

Wed 27 Aug 2025 17:59 CEST

The leaders of France, Germany and Poland are backing a Moldovan membership in the EU during a visit to the capital Chisinau. The French president Emmanuel Macron is warning of Russian attacks against Moldova

French Prime Minister Bayrou Faces No Confidence Vote on September 8

French Prime Minister Bayrou Faces No Confidence Vote on September 8

Mon 25 Aug 2025 21:47 CEST

France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has requested a vote of no confidence against himself and his government on 8 September.

France to Summon US Ambassador Over Antisemitism Allegations

France to Summon US Ambassador Over Antisemitism Allegations

Mon 25 Aug 2025 04:53 CEST

France will summon the US ambassador Charles Kushner after he wrote a letter to President Emmanuel Macron in which he accuses the French government of not doing enough to counter antisemitism.

French Petition Opposes Bayeux Tapestry Loan to British Museum

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French Petition Opposes Bayeux Tapestry Loan to British Museum

Sun 24 Aug 2025 11:44 CEST

Approximately 52,000 French people have signed a petition against France lending the 70 meter long Bayeux Tapestry to the British Museum in London, writes Le Figaro.

Alexander Stubb: Finland's Role as Europe's "Trump Whisperer"

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Alexander Stubb: Finland's Role as Europe's "Trump Whisperer"

Sun 24 Aug 2025 05:45 CEST

Why is "a small country like Finland" seated at the table of great powers? President Alexander Stubb posed the question himself in front of the TV cameras at this week's Ukraine summit at the White House. His own answer was Finland's strategic location, with a over 100 mile long border against Russia

Kremlin's Ukraine Goals Unchanged: Putin Unmoved by Peace Talks

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Kremlin's Ukraine Goals Unchanged: Putin Unmoved by Peace Talks

Thu 21 Aug 2025 05:30 CEST

Talk about security guarantees and heightened hopes for a peace summit. But despite Donald Trump's efforts, nothing suggests that Russia's Vladimir Putin wants to give up the war in Ukraine

Putin-Zelensky Meeting Crucial for Trump's Peace Plan in Europe

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Putin-Zelensky Meeting Crucial for Trump's Peace Plan in Europe

Wed 20 Aug 2025 05:45 CEST

Is Russia's president going to do as Donald Trump says and in the near future turn up at a peace meeting with his Ukrainian colleague? The question is of critical importance for Trump's peace plans – and Europe's future.

Netanyahu Accuses Macron of Fueling Antisemitism Over Palestine Recognition

Netanyahu Accuses Macron of Fueling Antisemitism Over Palestine Recognition

Tue 19 Aug 2025 20:39 CEST

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses in a letter to France's President Emmanuel Macron of fanning antisemitism. The Élysée Palace responds by saying that the "grossly inaccurate" letter "will not remain unresponded"