EU leaders remain divided over a nearly €2 trillion seven-year budget as fiscal restraint, proposed bloc-wide levies and election risks complicate a compromise.
Macron says France sees a Russian mobilization of about 300,000 as credible and warns Europe may face wider hybrid attacks.
Macron said France and the U.S. would seek a moratorium on strikes against Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure while boosting air defenses.
France warned CNews it could face criminal proceedings if former RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova returns to its programming by video link.
Macron is asking Brussels to craft an EU-wide ban on social media for children under 15 after France’s national law was blocked.
On Ukraine's Independence Day, the EU recommits to sustained support and sanctions on Russia, highlighting long-term integration and regional stability amid ongoing conflict.
European leaders welcome the US-Iran peace deal as a path toward regional stability and global economic recovery, emphasizing non-proliferation and swift implementation.
Ukrainian President Zelensky praises the active role of Trump’s special envoys in diplomacy aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, amidst broader Western efforts to secure peace.
Nighttime drone alerts over Kyiv and targeted strikes on transport corridors reveal Russia’s strategic focus on disrupting Ukraine’s logistics amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine’s European allies hold high-level talks with President Zelenskyy to discuss revitalizing peace diplomacy amid stalled negotiations with Russia.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirms candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election, setting the stage for a far-left versus far-right contest amid pivotal economic and political shifts.
France and Poland announce a joint military satellite project aimed at secure communications and reducing European reliance on non-European systems by 2030.
US President Trump rejects NATO's offer to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, while Europe plans a peaceful multinational mission amid ongoing Middle East tensions.