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Ukraine PM Shmyhal: Defence capabilities new government's top priority

This winter could perhaps be the hardest since Russia's full-scale invasion of the country in early 2022, the Ukrainian prime minister told reporters.

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Why did Macron choose Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France's PM?

On Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier as the country’s new Prime minister. But will "Monsieur Brexit" be able to resolve France’s political deadlock?

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France's left wing threatens Macron with impeachment over PM deadlock

The leaders of the hard-left party France Unbowed (LFI) have accused President Emmanuel Macron of an "institutional coup against democracy" for refusing to appoint a left-wing prime minister.

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Olympic mascot for French Prime Minister? The internet says 'Yes!'

While initially met with scepticism, the Phryge mascot won everyone over during the Olympic Games - so much so that social media users are now banking on Emmanuel Macron appointing the mascot as the new French Prime Minister. Jokes aside, they may be onto something...

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Bulgaria appoints new caretaker prime minister months after election

Bulgaria's parliament has failed to agree on a regular cabinet since snap elections on 9 June 2024.

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Looting at residence of Bangladeshi PM after her resignation

The end to Sheikh Hasina's 15 years in power came after weeks of violent unrest during which nearly 300 people died, according to local media reports.

Economy

France's PM hopeful Castets has 'super rich' in her sights over tax

Currently, if you are a French resident and your tax residence is outside of the country, you are only taxable on your income from French sources, except in rare cases.

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Russian strikes leave northern Ukraine without electricity

The northern Sumy region, which borders Russia, was plunged into dark after Russian strikes late Friday damaged energy infrastructure, the Ukrainian Energy Ministry said. Hours later, the Ukrainian public broadcaster reported that Russian drones hit the provincial capital, also called Sumy, cutting

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Danish PM cancels political events following assault

Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen cancelled campaign events on the eve of European elections.

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Slovakia's prime minister moved to home care in Bratislava

Fico will recuperate in the capital after being seriously wounded in an assassination attempt in the central town of Handlova earlier this month.

Spain

Spanish PM weighs options amid wife corruption accusations

Spain remains on edge awaiting news on whether Pedro Sánchez will stay in government or decide to step back.

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Former UK PM Liz Truss says she knows how to save the West in new book

Will the former Prime Minister’s latest offering fly off the shelves in great enough volumes to revive the economy she crashed? Or is it enough to save the Western world as she boasts? We’re not so sure.

Portugal

Portugal’s new government aims to outmanoeuvre radical populist rivals

Portugal's center-right minority government began its term on Tuesday, facing challenges and opportunities after a radical right party's popularity surged.

Slovakia

Slovakia's ex-PM Fico poised to return to government

As part of the coalition deal, Smer will get to appoint the prime minister and six other ministers, opening the way for Fico to serve as Slovakia's head of government for the fourth time.

United Kingdom

The European leaders who continue to make a splash post-premiership

Following Scottish former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's announcement she'll be writing a book about her time in office and Sanna Marin's recent career news, Euronews rounds up some of the most influential European leaders' lives since they've left the top job.

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Glum or glam? Here’s what the public thinks of Theresa May’s portrait

Theresa May says it's a 'huge honour' to have been captured on canvas but others have described her official parliamentary portrait as a 'true horror'.

Latvia

Latvia's prime minister to step down as coalition government crumbles

Krišjānis Kariņš will leave his post after failing to persuade his coalition government partners in favour of a cabinet reshuffle.

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Greenpeace covers UK premier's house in black fabric

Greenpeace's protest action comes after the British premier approved hundreds of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson faces judgement of British MPs following critical report

Politicians likely to vote later on report which said former Prime Minister should have been suspended from Parliament for 90 days had he not already resigned as an MP

United Kingdom

Will British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak call an early election?

Under fire from Boris Johnson, facing pressure in the polls: what are the options for the UK's leader?