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Péter Magyar, Hungary’s Prime Minister, will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday. This tour focuses on restoring Hungary’s relations with the EU, following a political agreement to unlock €16.4 billion in blocked EU funds.
Paris Saint-Germain fans celebrated their Champions League victory over Arsenal at Champ de Mars, following a thrilling match that ended in a penalty shootout. Captain Marquinhos praised the achievement while addressing the emotional moments post-game. However, overnight disturbances resulted in 780 detentions and injuries, prompting an investigation into a related death.
France and Sweden have proposed increasing tariffs and stricter import controls on goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, citing international law. French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier emphasised the need for a cohesive European approach, urging the EU to act swiftly on the matter.
France has established a “Diplomatic Reserve”, aiming to recruit 1,000 volunteers by year-end to support citizen services abroad, strengthen diplomatic outreach, and counter misinformation.
Prime Minister François Bayrou survived an eighth no‑confidence vote after the far‑right National Rally abstained, with only 189 MPs supporting the motion, well below the 289 required to oust him.
Attending the United Nations Conference on Financing for Development in Seville. And using the opportunity to sweeten relations with former African colonies.
Cannes will implement a ban on cruise ships carrying more than 1,000 passengers, starting next year, to tackle overtourism.
A civil court in Nantes has ruled the French government partially liable for the 2016 death of jogger Jean-Rene Auffray, attributing 60% of the responsibility to state negligence related to agricultural pollution.
Lyon has been relegated to Ligue 2 due to €175 million in debt and a lack of a clear financial recovery plan, as confirmed by the French Professional League (LFP).
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