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
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… France 24 · 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 The Independent UK · 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. Euronews · Sep 30
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 The Guardian - UK · 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,… Radio France Internationale · Sep 29
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. France 24 · 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… The Times of India · 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. Euronews · 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… France 24 · 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. Euronews · Sep 28
The Independent UK · Sep 28 What Marine Le Pen’s senate wins mean for the far-right in France’s presidential elections IN FOCUS: The National Rally quadrupled its number of seats in the Senate and the election was hailed a wild success by Marine Le Pen. James C. Reynolds explores what this means for French politics
Euronews · Sep 28 Emmanuel Macron 'rearranges his schedule' to attend Pope Leo XIV's final mass in Metz In a last-minute schedule shift, French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to attend the concluding mass of Pope Leo XIV's four-day visit to France before officially escorting the pontiff at his departure ceremony.
France 24 · Sep 28 🔴 Pope Leo leaves France after ending four-day visit with plea for Europe to foster global dialogue Leo XIV said parts of the Catholic Church have sometimes "as a system been abusive", following his meeting with several victims of clerical sex abuse in France.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 28 Poland scrambles military aircraft in response to Russian strikes on western Ukraine – as it happened Poland’s centre for security upgraded a upgraded a warning to ‘threat of an air attack’ and told residents in eastern Poland to shelter
Euronews · Sep 28 France's far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate and forms group for first time RN presidential candidate Marine Le Pen hailed a "historic victory" after the results were announced.
France 24 · Sep 28 Pope Leo to speak on EU integration from French border town of Metz After three days marked by popular enthusiasm and crowds of worshippers in Paris and Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV will end his four-day visit to France on Monday in the northeastern city of Metz with a Mass and a speech about the future of European integration.
France 24 · Sep 27 France’s far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate, forms group for first time Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and its allies won enough seats in France's Senate to form a parliamentary group in the upper house for the first time in the party's history Sunday, securing 14 seats out of 348. Half the upper house is elected through indirect voting every three…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 27 Far right gains ground in French Senate France's far-right National Rally (RN) party and its allies emerged from Sunday polls with a record 14 seats in the right-wing dominated Senate, effectively quadrupling its number in the 348-seat chamber just months before a presidential election.
France 24 · Sep 27 ‘Russian sleeper cell’: Can Germany’s far-right AfD be barred from sensitive intel? The prospect of an AfD-led government in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt has exacerbated long-standing fears that the far-right Russia-friendly party may gain access to sensitive information of interest to the Kremlin, fuelling debate as to whether and how it can be barred from classified intelligence.
The Independent UK · Sep 27 Crunch time: Fuel price spike squeezes French baguette bakers as heating oil costs soar Kevin and Sandrine Luce run a bakery in northern France and are struggling with soaring fuel prices
France 24 · Sep 26 Pope Leo to meet clergy sexual abuse victims in Lourdes After two days in Paris where he drew hundreds of thousands of worshippers, Pope Leo XIV will continue his visit to France on Sunday in the southwestern pilgrimage town of Lourdes with a private meeting with victims of clergy sexual abuse. The pope's four-day trip is the first official papal…