Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, focusing on the Iran crisis and advocating for diplomacy. Both leaders criticised US President Donald Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric. Macron’s visit, devoid of political meetings with Italian officials, underscored institutional and religious engagement.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola signed the EU’s €90 billion support loan for Ukraine, amid misinformation regarding Hungary’s veto. Tensions continue over Hungary’s objections linked to oil supply disputes with Russia.

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