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Marine Le Pen will deliver her first campaign speech on Sunday in Hénin-Beaumont as she relaunches her bid for the 2027 presidential election. Currently leading the polls with 34% support, Le Pen faces internal party tensions and controversies, including criticism over aid to Ukraine and a scandal involving racist comments by a police officer associated with the National Rally.

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Ulrich Siegmund, lead candidate of the AfD in Saxony-Anhalt, faced backlash for suggesting military equipment could support the party’s “remigration and deportation offensive”. His comments relate to the planned Elbit Systems facility in Sangerhausen, which has drawn local protests and raised concerns over arms production.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged AI companies to decelerate development, citing risks linked to “superintelligent” systems. His comments follow AI researcher Jacob Coxon’s departure from the industry, warning that rapid advancements pose serious dangers. Amodei emphasised the need for cautious progress in AI technology.

Dominique de Villepin, a former French prime minister, is poised to enter the 2027 presidential race, confirming his candidacy “once the election campaign has begun.” He dismisses participating in a primary as “the latest gimmick for the desperate,” while Olivier Faure plans to announce his entry into the Socialist Party’s primary.

Iceland has voted against resuming European Union membership talks, with 52.8% rejecting the proposal. This decision reflects a mix of relief and disappointment among the populace, as Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir committed to respecting the result, highlighting the importance of the high voter turnout.

Partial results from Iceland’s EU referendum show ‘No’ leading with 59.8% of votes cast, as counting continues. Approximately 10,000 votes are scrutinised, reflecting regional sensibilities about EU membership. Voter turnout appears comparable to the 2024 parliamentary elections, reaching around 80%.

Reykjavík recorded a higher voter turnout in the EU referendum by noon on Saturday, with 13.7% in the North constituency and over 14% in the South, surpassing 2024 parliamentary election figures. A close outcome is anticipated, with polls indicating a near tie on EU membership support.

Spain has requested European Commission assistance from Frontex and Europol to enhance migrant screening in Ceuta. The Interior Minister emphasised the need for electronic triage and processing as the situation remains critical, following the influx of over 72,000 migrants, with tensions rising among local residents.

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