The French government has aligned with Slovakia to advocate for the delisting of Russian-Uzbek businessman Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list, intensifying tensions among member states. Usmanov, under sanctions since 2022, is seen as closely linked to the Kremlin, prompting concerns over motivations behind the push for his removal.

France plans to oppose a European Commission initiative to fast-track trade agreements by using only English-language versions during negotiations, bypassing translations into all 24 official EU languages. This move, aimed at speeding up ratification, has raised concerns about legal and democratic implications, particularly regarding linguistic diversity.

The European Commission downplayed the urgency to channel €210 billion in immobilised Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine support, emphasising focus on a €90 billion loan disbursement and assessing Ukraine’s budget shortfall. Officials indicate a cautious approach amid entrenched legal and political challenges.

A tour coach belonging to Dutch company Oad overturned on a mountain road in eastern Switzerland’s Graubünden canton, resulting in several fatalities and numerous injuries. The coach was transporting 48 passengers from the Netherlands on a day trip. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

Footage from Carcassonne’s municipal police, captured inadvertently, reveals officers making deeply offensive and racist remarks during a patrol on 6 November 2025. Following its publication by local media, authorities confirmed an investigation is underway, leading to the suspension of the involved officers.

Three MEPs are set to propose stricter foreign direct investment requirements in the EU, particularly targeting Chinese investors. Their report, tied to the Industrial Accelerator Act, aims to safeguard strategic sectors by mandating new thresholds and conditions for investments exceeding €50 million.