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Hungary

Euroviews. I knew Orbán when he started his political journey; where it’s taken him terrifies me ǀ View

Kis, the philosopher and first chairman of the true liberal party in post-1989 Hungary (the Free Democrats), described Orbán as a “spoilt kid” because he was almost sick with a desperation for power. That sickness which has already infected the country must not be allowed to spread to Europe.

28/02/2019

France

Thousands march across France for the Gilets Jaunes' "Act XV"

For the movement's "Act XV", the Gilets Jaunes organised marches in Paris and other cities as well as a picnic at the Chambord castle and a protest at the UN.

23/02/2019

No Comment

Dhaka fire, Albania protest, and Vegas snow | No Comment of the week

Here is the best of our No Comment videos this week.

22/02/2019

France

French Senate recommends prosecution of Macron's former security aide Alexandre Benalla for perjury

It's after a seven-month investigation into Benalla's violent conduct on the sidelines of a protest on May 1 last year.

20/02/2019

World News

Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Euronews brought you the latest news and updates as they happened this morning.

18/02/2019

France

France denies softening stance on Irish backstop

"These [reports] are without any foundation... The French position is that of the European Union: the withdrawal agreement is not renegotiable," an official from Macron's Elysee office said.

17/02/2019

France

'Yellow vests': Macron slams abuse of French philosopher at protests

They shouted: "Go back to Tel Aviv!", "We are France!", and "Zionist!".

17/02/2019

World News

'Gilets worn'? Yellow vest protesters 'tired' but vow to carry on

In November around 300,000 people took to the streets across cities in France. Last week there were around 50,000, according to government estimates, but organisers put the figure at more than 100,000.

16/02/2019

France

Gilets jaunes: Paramilitaries 'ready to intervene' in France protests

“We have guys, paramilitaries, who are ready to intervene,” said Christophe Chalencon, a key figure in the "yellow vests" movement. “Because they too want to topple the power."

15/02/2019

France

Majority of French people want 'gilets jaunes' protests to end: poll

Following nearly three months of anti-government protests in France, most people now say they want the demonstrations to end, according to a poll by Elabe for BFMTV.

14/02/2019

France

Former boxer in 'Yellow Vest' protest gets one year jail sentence

Christophe Dettinger, a former boxer who hit police during a 'Yellow vest' protest was handed an 18-month suspended sentence in addition to jail time on Wednesday.

13/02/2019

World News

French, Germans trust Putin more than Trump, survey finds

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is trusted to do the right thing regarding world affairs by a majority of people in six countries — the highest of five world leaders.

12/02/2019

World

"This is a stupid attitude that goes against the interests of our country," says former Italian MP

In a move not seen since World War Two, France has recalled its ambassador to Italy after months of a simmering diplomatic row.

08/02/2019

France

The populists trying to lure France's 'yellow vests'

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio met a senior 'yellow vest' figure on Tuesday. Jean-Luc Melenchon and Marine Le Pen have also tried to align their parties with the grassroots campaign.

06/02/2019

France

Macron proclaims he's a gilet jaune too if it means 'better pay'

Having previously made comments that caused controversy, French President Emmanuel Macron has again created a stir for a statement he made in a private meeting with French media.

01/02/2019

France

French authorities ask Google to remove photo of Macron as Pinochet

The French government has allegedly requested that Google removes a photomontage of Macron as Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.

31/01/2019

Egypt

Macron presses Egypt's Al-Sisi on human rights during official visit

French president Emmanuel Macron has said that stability and human rights are necessary in Egypt

28/01/2019

France

Macron dismisses Salvini and Di Maio's attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed as insignificant the recent verbal attacks by Italy's two deputy prime ministers.

27/01/2019

No Comment

Paris protest at violence of yellow vest movement

Thousands of people gathered on Sunday to protest against violence during Paris' ongoing yellow vest demonstrations.

27/01/2019

France

Anti-gilets jaunes protesters 'foulards rouges' march in Paris

The 'Foulards rouges' marched in Paris on Sunday to protest the gilets jaunes movement.

26/01/2019