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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.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria on Monday, marking the first trip by a Western European leader since the country’s new government formed. Accompanied by a business delegation, Macron aims to discuss regional security and investment while emphasising France’s commitment to a peaceful, sovereign Syria.
Belgian football fans have voiced strong criticism of FIFA’s reversal of the suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun before the World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium. Supporters in Brussels expressed concerns over fairness, insisting that a red card should apply universally, irrespective of external influence.
The latest EU Bathing Water Report from the European Environmental Agency reveals that only 1.5 per cent of Europe’s bathing water sites were classified as poor in 2025. Coastal waters scored excellently at 88 per cent, with Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Greece leading in quality.
Serbia will host EXPO 2027, with 140 countries already signed up. Key topics at a recent Brussels conference included preparations for the event and Serbia’s EU accession talks, attended by prominent officials, including former Prime Minister Ana Brnabić, who addressed Serbia’s support for Ukraine amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Germany’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service has recovered a Soviet Second World War M1943 infantry gun from the Neisse River near Forst. Excavation work near the Polish border uncovered the well-preserved weapon, now set for disposal at the KMBD’s facility in Kummersdorf.
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