European Politics
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Macron's authority wanes as France reels from weekend riots
Weekend riots and looting across France have left President Macron increasingly isolated, with critics questioning his authority. The unrest
French press dissects weekend riots as police tactics face scrutiny
French newspapers dissect a weekend of riots and looting in major cities, with Libération questioning police tactics and Le Figaro condemnin
France to impose local curfews after weekend of riots and looting
French PM Sébastien Lecornu has instructed regional authorities to introduce localised curfews after a weekend of violent protests and looti
France imposes local curfews after weekend riots, PM says
France will introduce partial, localised curfews in several urban areas following a weekend of rioting and looting. Prime Minister Sébastien
France launches massive police operation after weekend looting
France has launched a massive law enforcement operation after weekend protests turned violent, with looting and destruction in Paris and oth
EU plans Rome summit for March 2027 as Italy weighs early vote
The EU is preparing to hold a formal European Council summit in Rome in March 2027 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. The
Montenegro moves to resolve Croatia disputes blocking EU bid
Montenegro has passed laws to address Croatia's demands over wartime memorials and naming rights. Zagreb wants more progress on missing pers
How a nonsensical slogan became the voice of France's student protests
A cryptic Snapchat message has become the unofficial slogan of French student protests, spreading to Brussels, Bologna, and Milan. The phras
French looters boast online as minister concedes police lost control
Young looters in France posted videos on TikTok and X boasting about their hauls and taunting riot police. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez a
Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in deliberate car attack
Australian MP Helen Haines was deliberately hit by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, leaving her critically injured. Police arrested t
Lula and Bolsonaro clash in heated debate ahead of Brazil's runoff
Brazil's presidential runoff is set for October 25, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro trading insults in a heated debate. Corruption remains a
Louvre shut as student-led protests spread across France
Students and activists blocked entrances to the Louvre on Monday, forcing the museum to close. The action supports a broader protest movemen