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France May Recognize Palestinian State by June, Says Macron

France's President Emmanuel Macron announces that France may recognize a Palestinian state as early as June. .

France May Recognize Palestinian State by June, Says Macron

French Politician Proposes Sending Migrants to Remote Atlantic Island

The French right-wing politician Laurent Wauquiez thinks that "dangerous" immigrants who refuse to leave France should be sent to a remote island in the North Atlantic. .

French Politician Proposes Sending Migrants to Remote Atlantic Island

Macron Criticizes Israel Over Gaza Aid Halt During Egypt Visit

Strong criticism is directed at Israel by France's President Emmanuel Macron during a visit near the border to Gaza. The situation today is unacceptable, said Macron.

Macron Criticizes Israel Over Gaza Aid Halt During Egypt Visit

Macron Advocates for Two-State Solution Excluding Hamas in Gaza

Terror-labelled Hamas must not govern Gaza in the future in the event of a two-state solution. This says France's President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to Egypt.

Macron Advocates for Two-State Solution Excluding Hamas in Gaza

Protests Erupt in Paris Following Le Pen Fraud Verdict

Convicted fraudster Marine Le Pen highlighted Martin Luther King in connection with the far-right party National Rally's support protest in Paris on Sunday. Thousands of people gathered simultaneously to demonstrate against the far right.

Protests Erupt in Paris Following Le Pen Fraud Verdict

Musk Advocates for US-Europe Free Trade Zone

The tech billionaire Elon Musk, advisor to the US President Donald Trump, says that he hopes that Europe and the USA will be able to agree on a free trade zone. .

Musk Advocates for US-Europe Free Trade Zone

Macron Urges EU Firms to Rethink US Investments Over Tariffs

France's President Emmanuel Macron is urging European companies to pause their investments in the USA as a consequence of the American tariffs against the EU, which were announced on Wednesday. > What kind of message would it send if large European players invest billions in the American economy at the same time as they strike against us, says Macron at a meeting with representatives of industries affected by the tariffs.

Macron Urges EU Firms to Rethink US Investments Over Tariffs

Marine Le Pen Barred from 2027 Election After Embezzlement Verdict

The French far-right politician Marine Le Pen is banned from running in the 2027 presidential election. She is also sentenced to prison and heavy fines for embezzlement of EU funds.

Marine Le Pen Barred from 2027 Election After Embezzlement Verdict

Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

Marine Le Pen's dream of becoming president risks being crushed. Fraud with EU funds can disqualify the French far-right's figurehead from future elections.

Le Pen's Presidential Hopes in Jeopardy as Fraud Verdict Looms

Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

The goal is clear: to win the peace, says France's President Emmanuel Macron after yet another top meeting on Ukraine. An international support force is now being planned under French and British leadership.

Macron Announces International Support Force Plan for Ukraine

Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

France and the United Kingdom are fighting for "security guarantees" to Ukraine ahead of a potential settlement with Russia. But how it will go is still highly unclear.

Europe's Security Plans for Ukraine Hinge on US Support

Macron Proposes European Force to Deter Russian Aggression in Ukraine

France's President Emmanuel Macron says that a proposed European armed force for potential deployment in Ukraine in connection with a peace agreement could "respond" to a Russian attack. .

Macron Proposes European Force to Deter Russian Aggression in Ukraine

Prime Minister Kristersson Joins Macron's Ukraine Talks in Paris

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will participate in a European top meeting in Paris about the war in Ukraine, which France's President Emmanuel Macron has invited to on Thursday. Several leaders from European countries will discuss peace and security in Ukraine, writes the Government Offices in a press release.

Prime Minister Kristersson Joins Macron's Ukraine Talks in Paris

Teen Arrested in France for Alleged Anti-Semitic Attack on Rabbi

French police have arrested a 16-year-old boy suspected of having attacked a rabbi in the city of Orleans south of Paris, according to a prosecutor. .

Teen Arrested in France for Alleged Anti-Semitic Attack on Rabbi

French Citizen Freed After 880 Days in Iranian Detention

A French citizen who has been imprisoned in Iran for 880 days has been released and returned to France. .

French Citizen Freed After 880 Days in Iranian Detention

Sweden Ready to Join Ukraine Peacekeeping Talks, Says PM Kristersson

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) expects to travel to Paris for another top-level meeting about a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine. According to him, Sweden has the capacity to participate in such an operation.

Sweden Ready to Join Ukraine Peacekeeping Talks, Says PM Kristersson

Macron and Scholz Support a Ceasefire

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz promise to continue providing Ukraine with military support. .

Macron and Scholz Support a Ceasefire

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

The reactions did not wait when the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russia and that a 30-day long ceasefire may be imminent. .

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine

Europe wants and can stand up for Ukraine if the war ends – but exactly how is still too early to say. But it can go fast, says Supreme Commander Michael Claesson after Tuesday's defense chiefs' meeting in Paris.

After the Supreme Commander's Meeting: This is How Europe Can Protect Ukraine

Macron accuses of Russian influence in Moldova

France's President Emmanuel Macron condemns "Russian attempts to destabilize Moldova". .

Macron accuses of Russian influence in Moldova

Ukraine expected to propose limited ceasefire

Ukraine will propose a limited ceasefire in the airspace and at sea in the Russian invasion war when talks are held in Saudi Arabia. .

Ukraine expected to propose limited ceasefire

Swedish Supreme Commander invited to Paris for defense meeting

Sweden's Supreme Commander Michael Claesson has been invited to Paris next week to participate in the meeting with defense chiefs. French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that he has invited European defense chiefs to a meeting.

Swedish Supreme Commander invited to Paris for defense meeting

20 countries in talks about British peace coalition

Around 20 countries are interested in joining a British-led coalition to support Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. .

20 countries in talks about British peace coalition

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On

It is expected broad support for the EU Commission's plan to inject equivalent to nearly 9 billion Swedish kronor (800 billion euro) into defense at Thursday's EU summit. But there are points where it can get hot.

The EU Summit: Five Points to Keep an Eye On