France is a basket case – again
The photos seemed to signal that the president had not a care in the world. It was the…
Europe must assert hard power or become a ‘hunted animal,’ France’s top general warns – POLITICO
Under his watch, France’s armed forces boosted their presence on Europe’s eastern flank and became more active in…
Putin-Zelenskyy summit won’t happen, says Germany’s Merz – POLITICO
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said direct talks between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy wouldn’t happen, even…
Emmanuel Macron short of options as France faces political crisis largely of his making – The Irish Times
Emmanuel Macron is grappling with narrowing options as his fourth prime minister in two years hangs on by…
France’s latest budget crisis poses risk to defense investment pledges
The latest clash between French lawmakers over reducing the country’s hefty public deficit could see its defense spending…
Macron wants EU to target US Big Tech after new Trump tariff threat – POLITICO
A person close to Macron confirmed that exploring possible retaliation against U.S. digital players was indeed “his stance.” Trump threatened…
Likely French government collapse raises stakes of planned national shutdown – POLITICO
By setting up his own likely exit just two days ahead of the mass protests, Bayrou may have…
European leaders back Moldova in face of ‘massive’ pre-election interference by Russia – The Irish Times
The leaders of Germany, France and Poland have visited Moldova on its independence day and pledged to help…
EU leaders open their arms to Moldova, denouncing Putin’s ‘lies’ – POLITICO
“While just a few hundred kilometers from your capital, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is ongoing, it’s…
Macron slaps down Netanyahu’s antisemitism criticism – POLITICO
In a letter made public earlier this month, Netanyahu said antisemitism had “surged” in France and accused the…