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Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s National Rally, is poised to challenge the European Commission’s authority if elected president. She advocates capping France’s EU budget contributions at €5 billion and proposes a carbon border tax, while pledging to halt funding for Ukraine and push for sanctions relief for Russia.
Natacha Polony, a journalist and essayist, has announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election, aiming to overhaul the political landscape. Advocating for economic sovereignty, she launched the movement “Nous sommes la France,” claiming 60,000 supporters concerned about France’s standing and decline.
A Russian ballistic missile hit Kyiv’s CHP-4 power plant, prompting President Zelensky to criticise Western allies for not providing advance warning. This strike occurred despite former President Trump’s assertion that an energy ceasefire was in effect.
Dozens of masked protesters gathered at the Port of Dover on Saturday, prompting a police response to the “public order incident.” Port operations have since normalised, though P&O Ferries reported delays of up to an hour. No arrests were made, and traffic is now flowing freely.
Spain recorded its joint-highest September temperature of 45.7C on 04 September 2026, matching a record from 2016. The exceptional heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40C, has prompted calls for the European Commission to prioritise climate adaptation, highlighting the accelerating impacts of warming.
French minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad expressed confidence that the electorate will reject extremism in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. His remarks follow a poll indicating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen could secure between 34% and 35.5% of the first-round votes, positioning her as a frontrunner.
Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Kęstutis Budrys has warned that EU deterrence measures against Russia have failed, as exemplified by a recent drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport linked to Russian sabotage. He called for enhanced EU security capabilities and stricter visa restrictions for Russian nationals.
A jury in Malta has acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech of all charges in the 2017 car bomb killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The verdict, delivered in Valletta, concludes the prosecution of individuals linked to a case that highlighted Malta’s culture of impunity and raised significant concerns about political corruption.
Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham viewed the Bayeux Tapestry, symbolising Franco-British relations, during Macron’s visit to the UK. The tapestry, on loan for ten months, highlights cultural ties, while discussions also focus on migration and support for Ukraine.
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