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Macron unveils 'forward deterrence' nuclear plan for Europe

Speaking from France’s ballistic-missile submarine base in Brittany, the French president said he “will never hesitate” to protect the country’s “vital interests” and promised “circumstantial deployments” with European allies.

France

Macron to outline France’s nuclear doctrine amid Russia fears

The French president's speech is expected by European partners, amid concerns about Russia and uncertainties regarding the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella.

Europe News

Macron to outline France’s role in Europe’s nuclear deterrence

Europe has two nuclear-armed powers: France and the UK. While Macron's initial offer to expand the French nuclear deterrence to European partners went largely ignored in 2020, it is now gaining traction.

France

Macron tells Meloni to 'stay at home' after comments on activist death

Emmanuel Macron rebuked Giorgia Meloni over her comments on the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, sparking tensions between Rome and Paris.

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Tech News

What are world and tech leaders saying at the India AI summit?

World leaders want to regulate AI — but they can't agree on how. Here is everything that is being said.

Tech News

Everything to know about India’s AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

Global leaders such as Emmanuel Macron are gathering in India for an AI Summit to try to agree on AI governance after the Paris AI pledge last year was deemed ‘meaningless’.

Europe News

Munich Security Conference 2026: Highlights and analysis

The annual gathering at the Munich Security Conference laid bare competing visions of the West. While Rubio called on Europe to help save a common civilisation, Kaja Kallas suggested Europe does not need saving.

Europe News

Rubio calls on Europe to help save the West in alignment with the US

US Secretary of State says America and Europe share roots and a common destiny but warns a decline in economic and cultural terms must be reversed. In a more diplomatic tone, Rubio pointed to a 'climate cult' and mass migration as threats to common prosperity.

Europe News

Macron says Europe must redesign security, cites nuclear deterrence

French President says Europe will have to define its own security parameters independently in the future and confirms Paris is holding strategic nuclear talks with allies for common deterrence. 'It's a holistic approach'.

Europe News

France launches ‘French Response’ to take on trolls and disinfo on X

Through posts combining provocation, humour and irony, the "French Response" account has taken potshots at trolls, but also top-level politicians. It is part of a wider strategy led by Paris to combat disinformation, ministry told Euronews.

Europe News

Leaders embrace two-speed Europe as Macron sets June deadline

President Macron sets June deadline for a comprehensive reboot of the European economy and sees Eurobonds as an integral part of plan.

Europe News

EU summit: Macron sets June deadline for EU economic relaunch

The retreat brought EU leaders together at Alden Biesen Castle, with Mario Draghi also in attendance. The French president stressed the need for concrete decisions, insisting there should be “no taboos.”

The Cube

France's assisted dying bill: Claims vs facts

France is engaged in a political debate over a controversial proposal to create a legal right to medically-assisted dying. One of the key concerns is the eligibility criteria, sparking a number of claims about how far the proposed law could go.

Europe News

France set to clash with Germany and Italy at EU leaders' retreat

Paris is facing a Berlin-Rome axis in the debate over how to revive the EU economy. From eurobonds to a European preference and the Mercosur trade deal, competing visions are set to collide when the bloc’s 27 leaders meet on Thursday.

Europe News

European preference is a 'fine line to walk', warns von der Leyen

The debate on "Made in Europe" will be at the centre of the discussions that EU leaders will have during an informal summit on Thursday.

Europe Today

Watch: What is von der Leyen's letter to all EU leaders really about?

In her letter, von der Leyen is essentially saying: if we cannot agree now as 27, let us break the taboo and move forward in smaller groups.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Macron calls for more EU common debt; Merz pushes back

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Europe News

EU leaders grapple with how to build and finance a competitive Europe

EU leaders want to turn Europe into a competitive economic powerhouse with a strong single market, but they must agree on how to build and finance it. These questions will be at the heart of an informal summit on Thursday.

Europe News

French steelmaker invest €1.3 billion to produce 'green steel'

In the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron, the steelmaker confirmed the construction of its largest electric furnace in Europe at its Dunkirk plant in northern France.

Europe News

Should the EU talk to Putin? Leaders agree to disagree – for now

The idea of re-engaging with the Kremlin as part of the peace talks to end the war in Ukraine has sharply split EU countries, with some calling for a special envoy and others insisting that Russia make concessions first.