Burnham’s top cabinet ministers divided over rejoining EU Exclusive: Cabinet ministers are understood to be divided on the debate over whether or not the UK should reverse Brexit The Independent UK · Oct 1
French PM holds crisis meeting as student protests spread nationwide High school protests in France spread to universities on Thursday as students demanding more funding, smaller classes and the replacement of absent teachers continued blockades across the country. The government has announced a new platform to hear high school students' grievances, after days of protests that have left students and… Radio France Internationale · Oct 1
French PM presents belt-tightening 2027 budget, including frozen wages and new taxes French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Thursday presented a belt-tightening government budget for 2027, with savings predicted to come from freezing wages in the public sector and all but the lowest pensions. A series of targeted tax measures were also predicted, though the country's independent fiscal watchdog said the plans… France 24 · Oct 1
A look at France's public debt as economy takes centre stage in French Presidential election France's public debt has climbed to unprecedented levels, currently reaching 119 per cent of its GDP. The increasing debt burden poses significant challenges for the government and upcoming presidential election candidates. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu plans to unveil the 2027 draft budget in response to the growing financial concern. The Economic Times · Oct 1
Rutte responds to Moscow's nuclear threats, and the UK leader weighs re-joining the EU Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Welcome to your Thursday newsletter. Today: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte tells Euronews that Russia should stop issuing nuclear threats, and the UK Prime Minister puts EU membership back on the table. Euronews · Oct 1
A look at France’s public debt as economy takes center stage in French election France's public debt has reached record levels during Emmanuel Macron's presidency, causing concern ahead of next year's election The Independent UK · Oct 1
Argentine leader Milei on mission to beef up economy during Paris visit As part of a four-day visit aimed at promoting investment opportunities in Argentina, where the economy is flailing, the country's President Javier Milei will address the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on Thursday and meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. Radio France Internationale · Oct 1
The people’s reboot? Inside the 2 October Guardian Weekly A pushback against big datacentres. Plus: Steve Reich at 90 The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and Europeans The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
Andy Burnham declines to rule out manifesto bid to rejoin EU The Prime Minister said it was still his wish to see the UK back in the EU within his lifetime. Evening Standard · Sep 30
Bardella hits back at Macron over antisemitism allegations The far-right National Rally party's Jordan Bardella has denied being the author of antisemitic messages attributed to him by investigative outlet Mediapart, which were published on Monday. Euronews · Sep 30
France’s Macron and Spain’s Sanchez urge Burnham to bring UK back into the EU IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 30
Macron backs Spain over Ceuta migration crisis and urges firm EU action Sánchez and Macron back cooperation between Spain and France and call for greater EU unity on migration, economic and geopolitical issues, despite the Spanish Senate's rejection of the bilateral Friendship Treaty. Euronews · Sep 30
‘Welcome back’: Macron and Sanchez embrace prospect of UK return to EU French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's reopening of the debate over the United Kingdom's relationship with the European Union, responding to the possibility of the UK eventually rejoining the bloc with a simple message in English: “Welcome back.” Radio France Internationale · Sep 30
France 24 · Sep 30 Macron says UK’s return to EU would be ‘excellent news’ Speaking alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that it would be "a good decision" if the UK decided to rejoin the European Union. The two leaders met at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on the second day of Macron's two-day state visit to…
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Hundreds arrested as French student protests about overcrowded classrooms turn violent Protests have been gaining momentum over the past days, as pupils decry overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages
Euronews · Sep 30 No, Macron isn't planning to trigger a war with Russia to stay in power Allegations are circulating online that Macron will put France at war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power as his second consecutive term comes to an end. However, the country's constitution makes this unfeasible in many ways.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29 Estonia blames Russia for arson attack on drone maker supplying Ukraine European and Nato leaders express support for Estonia after August attack on manufacturer in Tallinn
Radio France Internationale · Sep 29 French PM warns against student violence as public sector strike kicks off French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has warned against an escalation of the demonstrations in secondary schools, which have broken out ahead of a nationwide strike by public-sector workers. More than 100 pupils were arrested on Monday during violent clashes with police. It comes amid mounting anger over the national budget,…
France 24 · Sep 28 French student protests fuel political clash ahead of 2027 presidential vote French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon traded barbs on Monday over high school students blockading classes to demand more resources. The students cite teacher shortages, deteriorating schools and heavy schedules. The dispute comes ahead of next spring’s presidential election and mounting pressure over France’s finances.
The Times of India · Sep 28 Owens Faces Defamation Suits: Right-wing host presses Kirk theories; family fears grow Candace Owens’ comments about Charlie Kirk’s death have raised concerns among relatives and former security staff. She is also facing two defamation lawsuits, including one from Brian Harpole. Her June trip to Russia led to speculation about a move, but Owens denied that. Despite the criticism and legal pressure, she…
Euronews · Sep 28 Pope Leo XIV wraps up four-day France visit in the city of Metz The American pope was escorted to the airport of the eastern border city of Metz by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
France 24 · Sep 28 Pope Leo wraps up France visit, urging Europe to help combat 'lies and deceit' Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and tradition of dialogue to counter the "uncivilised" relations and "desire for domination" driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a four-day state visit to France that leaned heavily into politics and drew huge crowds at every…
Euronews · Sep 28 Pope Leo urges Europe to defend multilateralism as global order crumbles In a speech from Metz, Pope Leo XIV invoked Europe’s Christian roots and urged leaders to defend the international rules-based order.
Euronews · Sep 28 Macron urges Europe to resist the ‘return of nationalisms’ French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to rediscover the “courage” of its founders and resist what he described as a return to nationalisms. He was speaking in Metz during a meeting on European integration and peace attended by Pope Leo XIV.