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Le Maire proposes six-country federation to counter European Commission
Bruno Le Maire proposes a six-nation federation of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the Netherlands to strengthen European autonomy while remaining in the EU.
French poll puts Mélenchon in 2027 runoff as Le Pen leads
A new Harris Interactive-Toluna poll shows Jean-Luc Mélenchon gaining ground in the presidential race, reaching the second round against Marine Le Pen in several scenarios.
City hall asks French Government to investigate Paris residence it labels ‘far-right’
Paris city hall has requested a French government investigation into the management of the Maison de l'Argentine amid concerns over evictions and political ideologies promoted there.
German officials and unions prepare ‘to resist’ an AfD government
As the AfD gains support in eastern Germany, officials and unions prepare to resist its potential government, emphasizing constitutional loyalty and rejecting extremist policies.
French singer-turned-activist Francis Lalanne announces 2027 presidential run
Francis Lalanne, a French singer and activist, has announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, aiming to disrupt the current political system with a unique platform.
French senator slams ‘Christianophobia’ over LGBT bar’s ‘Holy Phallus’ party
French senator Stéphane Ravier condemned a Marseille LGBT bar for hosting a satirical event on a Catholic feast, claiming it promotes 'Christianophobia' and insults Christianity.
Ex-president of German Jewish council draws parallel between AfD and Nazi party’s rise
Charlotte Knobloch warns that the AfD is increasingly mirroring the early Nazi Party in its radicalization.
France deploys rapid border force and tightens checks at Spanish bodrder over Ceuta crossings
France has tightened border controls with Spain and activated a rapid-response border force after a record influx of migrants to Ceuta, with authorities reporting 49,000 arrivals in one day.
French court rejects Macron party bid to ban Le Pen’s Renaissance campaign slogan
A French court has dismissed Macron's Renaissance party's request to prevent Marine Le Pen from using the slogan 'la renaissance' in her campaign, ruling it does not infringe trademark rights.
Paris makes gender assessments mandatory for all public space projects
The Council of Paris has mandated gender-based assessments for public space projects to ensure safety and accessibility for all, promoting a feminist city through urban planning.
Bolloré media condemn expulsion of Russian commentator as attack on free speech
Canal+ and Lagardère have condemned the expulsion order against Russian journalist Xenia Fedorova, citing it as a serious violation of free speech and media pluralism.
Morawiecki resigns as ECR party leader after PiS moves against his faction
Mateusz Morawiecki has resigned as president of the ECR Party following a power struggle within Poland's PiS party.
BMW joins Germany’s car industry cuts with 8,000-job reduction plan
BMW plans to cut around 8,000 jobs by 2027, offering voluntary redundancy to white-collar staff in response to declining demand and market pressures.
Greens demand EU heatwave plan as member states battle wildfires
The Greens group in the European Parliament is calling for a comprehensive EU Heatwave Action Plan to address the growing threat of wildfires and extreme heat across Europe.
Villepin faces financial prosecutors over Napoleon gifts
Former French prime minister Dominique de Villepin is under investigation for art gifts received while in office, with claims of misappropriated public funds linked to their origins.
French public hospitals post €2.3 billion deficit as debt ratio worsens
France's public hospitals reported a €2.3 billion deficit for 2025, the third largest since 2005, despite narrowing from €2.9 billion in 2024 as financial strain continues.
Early voting opens ahead of Iceland’s EU referendum
Early voting has begun in Iceland ahead of the August 29 referendum on resuming EU membership negotiations, a topic that has divided the nation for over a decade.
Mbappé thanks supporters in open letter carried by French newspapers
Kylian Mbappé expressed gratitude to supporters in an open letter, reflecting on France's World Cup journey and acknowledging the disappointment of finishing fourth.
Estonian admits running covert electronics network for Russian military
An Estonian citizen pleaded guilty in the US for aiding Russian military procurement of sensitive electronics, facing up to 40 years in prison and forfeiting $1.5 million in assets.
Paris weighs State-backed loans to keep presidential campaigns funded at home
The French Government is discussing State-backed loans for presidential candidates to help resolve funding challenges, particularly for the National Rally, ahead of the 2027 election.
Jewish DJ Barbara Butch files incitement complaints against French left-wing party
DJ Barbara Butch has filed complaints against La France Insoumise, alleging incitement to hatred and violence after her concert was disrupted by pro-Palestinian activists.
Macron blocks environment minister’s exit over pesticide law
French President Macron has rejected Environment Minister Barbut's resignation after she opposed a pesticide law reauthorizing two banned substances, revealing government tensions.
European Commission seeks broader anti-corruption powers under rule-of-law push
The European Commission is set to expand its anti-corruption strategy and enhance scrutiny of member states, emphasizing the link between rule of law and EU funding ahead of the next budget.
Berlin café owner refuses to serve customer wearing AfD tie, vows: ‘No coffee for Nazis’
A Berlin café owner refused service to a customer wearing an AfD tie, vowing to deny coffee to anyone she identifies as a Nazi.
German parliamentary leader Spahn faces backlash over surrogate baby
Jens Spahn, a CDU leader, faces backlash after announcing his son was born through surrogacy in the US, sparking debate over the hypocrisy of his anti-surrogacy stance.
Dutch prosecutors bring criminal charges against Tata Steel over harmful emissions
Dutch prosecutors have charged Tata Steel with criminal offenses for allegedly releasing harmful emissions near its IJmuiden plant, following a mass complaint by local residents.