Macron talks up green credentials ahead of French election
President Emmanuel Macron promised to put the environment at the heart of his government if he is re-elected next weekend, in a speech in southern France on Saturday (16 April)…
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Russian secret services tried to recruit Czech diplomats
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France’s presidential rivals gird for high-stakes debate
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen traded barbs Monday (18 April) as they returned to campaigning for the French presidency ahead of a prime-time debate that is likely to prove…
EU Parliament to recover funds from French election candidate Le Pen
The European Parliament said Sunday (17 April) it will try to recover money owed by Marine Le Pen over fraud allegations as the far-right leader prepares to face President Emmanuel…
Neighbouring Russia causes business problems in Finland
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Human trafficking raises alarm in divided Cyprus
Cyprus’s frozen conflict provides fertile ground for human traffickers, with cases at “alarming” levels in the EU member state, and the occupied north is considered as bad as Afghanistan. “I…
Ukraine completes questionnaire for EU membership – official
Ukraine has completed a questionnaire which will form a starting point for the European Union to decide on membership for Kyiv, Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office,…
Why the green vote has struggled in Spain
Climate change and protecting the environment are a major public concern across the world. But while in northern European countries green or environmentalist parties are enjoying great success, in Spain…
EU anti-fraud body accuses Marine Le Pen of embezzlement
The EU’s anti-fraud body has accused French far-right leader Marine Le Pen and associates of embezzling around €600,000 during their time as MEPs, French website Mediapart said Saturday (16 April),…
Students occupy universities to protest Macron-Le Pen face-off
Students have staged protests at France’s main universities, with hundreds opposing the prospective leadership of both outgoing president Emmanuel Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen, the two candidates in…