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Biden calls for solidarity with Kyiv at D-Day anniversary in Normandy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the ceremony in France to commemorate the D-Day invasion and seek aid from Western leaders.

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EU elections: All you need to know about what's at stake in France

As 50 million people are expected to cast their ballot for the EU election, we break down what's at stake for the vote in France.

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Far right's massive surge will be fragmented. This is why

The signs all point to an overall conservative majority, but the EPP, ECR, and ID will struggle to find the common ground needed to form a right-wing coalition. The inconsistent national and political interests among different conservative forces are creating divisions that are simply too deep.

Russia

French military in Ukraine would be 'legitimate target': Russian FM

While touring Africa, Russia's foreign minister also dismissed the Ukraine peace and security conference, which is due to take place in Switzerland in July.

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EU elections: Three French parties protest over Macron live interview

Macron's centrist party, Renaissance, is projected to come a distant second in this week's European elections.

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EU election: French candidates enter final stretch of campaign

The campaign for the European elections is drawing to a close in France. Voting takes place on 9 June, with the official campaign closing on Friday, 7 June, providing an opportunity for the candidates to make their last moves.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: EU struggles for the right Middle East policy

The crisis in the Middle East, the Franco-German vision for the next mandate and the upcoming EU elections were among the key topics discussed around Brussels this week.

Tech News

French start-up Inclusive Brains sends post to Macron via brainwaves

The demonstrator raised his hands in the air to show how the message to the French president was sent with mental and physiological commands.

Europe News

'Europe is mortal' warns French PM Attal ahead of EU elections

The far-right National Rally party currently tops the French polls, raising concerns of a rightward lurch across the European Union.

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Germany and France agree Ukraine may strike Russian military targets

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would not prohibit Ukrainian attacks on Russian military targets, saying Ukraine "is allowed to defend itself."

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European elections: Top eight French candidates clash in TV debate

Less than two weeks before the European elections, eight French candidates — out of the 38 officially in the race — met on the French TV channel BFM. Here are the highlights of the clash.

Germany

Macron urges Europeans to 'wake up' against rise of far right

On his state visit to Germany, French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europeans to "wake up" and resist the growing influence of far-right parties, criticising countries that accept EU funds but undermine democratic principles.

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France lifts state of emergency in New Caledonia to open negotiations

French President Emmanuel Macron has lifted the state of emergency in the Pacific territory in order to open a political dialogue after days of unrest which left seven people dead.

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Macron pays Germany a state visit for the first time in 24 years

Germany and France, the EU's largest economies, have long been seen as the driving force of European integration, despite occasional policy differences.

Earth News

What’s really behind France’s ‘historic’ drop in emissions?

While welcoming the good news, climate campaigners say the government should be more modest about how it was achieved.

World News

Macron to meet German president in first state visit in 24 years

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin on Sunday in what is seen as the highest level of diplomatic courtesy gestures.

France

Return to calm is priority in riots-hit New Caledonia, Macron says

Paris has deployed around 3,000 gendarmes, police and other security forces to the archipelago since the violence began on 13 May.

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Emmanuel Macron goes on Pacific mission to stop New Caledonia riots

The French overseas territory in the southwest Pacific Ocean has been rocked by clashes and looting for more than a week over a voting system reform proposed by Paris.

Tech News

Macron announces ‘significant’ new investments in AI

The French president spoke at the Elysée Palace to tech leaders and politicians, saying that this was a moment of “strategic awakening”.

Tech News

AI, climate... and Elon Musk: What to expect from VivaTech 2024

VivaTech is back this week, welcoming thousands of start-ups, visitors, and a certain tech billionaire. Here's what's in store from our team in Paris.