Can Bruno Retailleau defeat France’s Islamists?
When France played Algeria at soccer in their national stadium, the Stade de France, in 2001, the French…
Keir Starmer wants to fix Britain. He’s still working out how. – POLITICO
The stock takes put pressure on departments to get their ducks in a row, said people with knowledge…
Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state in September angers Israel and the US
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, prompting similar moves from other…
EU states working on plans for postwar military deployments to Ukraine – The Irish Times
European capitals are working on “pretty precise plans” for potential military deployments to Ukraine as part of post-conflict…
Macron and Merz urge easing of EU pollution laws to revive ailing industry – POLITICO
The two governments also pushed for an easing of financial constraints for Europe’s struggling chemicals industry. Merz and…
Brussels poised to present Mercosur and Mexico trade deals next week – POLITICO
Four of the people said the upgraded version of the EU-Mexico trade agreement is also scheduled for Wednesday’s…
Moves by Trump envoys are ticking off other nations
LONDON (AP) — Do not antagonize one’s opponents unnecessarily, a basic principle of diplomacy says. But as the…
How Trump’s ambassadors are irritating their European hosts
The American ambassadors in France, Denmark and Turkey have all caused a stir in recent weeks Do not…
German and French leaders push for secondary sanctions on Russian backers
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron called for secondary sanctions aimed at undermining Russia’s war…
Russia-Ukraine War: White House Reacts as Macron Says Trump Could Be ‘Played’ by Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that Russia’s Vladimir Putin would be duping U.S. President Donald Trump if…