A verdict Monday in an embezzlement trial is seen as a test of the country’s democracy — and the rule of law.
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Marine Le Pen Could Be Banned From France Election if She’s Found Guilty of Embezzlement
A verdict Monday in an embezzlement trial is seen as a test of the country’s democracy — and the rule of law.
Europeans Vow to Stand by Ukraine, but Disagree Over Force Proposal
President Emmanuel Macron of France insisted that a “reassurance force” of European troops after the war ends was still on the table. But details remained scarce.
Europe Talks Tough on Military Spending, but Unity Is Fracturing
European leaders are struggling to find the money and the political will to replace the bulk of the U.S. contribution to Ukraine and to their own defense.
Four Takeaways From Keir Starmer’s Conversations With The New York Times
The British prime minister said Putin would break any peace deal unless Ukraine gets robust security guarantees and that preserving the U.S.-British relationship was crucial.
Keir Starmer Talks Trump, Russia-Ukraine War and the Fragile Europe-US Alliance
The British prime minister said in a series of conversations that the tectonic shifts in America’s relationship with Europe and Russia had to be a ‘galvanizing moment.’
Iran Releases French Citizen After 2 Years in Detention, Officials Say
Olivier Grondeau had been accused of spying while visiting Iran on a tourist visa. President Emmanuel Macron of France had denounced his detention as “disgraceful and arbitrary.”
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine-Russia Cease-Fire: What to Know
The Kremlin said that President Vladimir V. Putin had agreed in a call with President Trump to temporarily stop strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
Canada Turns to European Allies Amid Trump Threats
Days after becoming prime minister, Mark Carney visited Paris and London to highlight deep European friendships as his country fights back against President Trump’s tariffs and annexation talk.
As Trump Stirs Doubt, Europeans Debate Their Own Nuclear Deterrent
Talk of replacing the American nuclear umbrella over Europe with the small British and French nuclear armories is in the air, however vague and fanciful.