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EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

Municipal elections in France delivered mixed results this morning. The Left retained Paris, while the far-right secured a significant win in Nice, indicating regional dynamics ahead of the 2027 presidential race.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, Niantic Spatial announces a partnership with Coco Robotics to enhance urban robot deliveries across Europe by using advanced spatial mapping technology. The collaboration aims to improve navigation accuracy in complex city environments.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

Polling stations have opened this morning across France for local elections, with 48.7 million eligible voters. Voter turnout will be scrutinised as results are expected later today after polls close at 8:00 pm local time.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

Today, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris, reiterating that Slovakia may block the EU’s €90 billion loan package for Ukraine if oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline are not restored.

UK MORNING BRIEFING

MPs have voted this morning against prohibiting social media access for under-16s, following a proposal inspired by Australia. Future amendments may still empower the Secretary of State to regulate children’s online activities.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning, Europe is calling for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the Middle Eastern conflict, as crude oil prices surge over $100 per barrel, impacting economic stability across the region.

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez has defied Trump’s threats, stating ‘no to war’ amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

France is set to oppose a European Commission proposal to use only English versions of trade agreements during ratification discussions, a move some member states support. This decision follows concerns regarding transparency and language rights.

Ksenia Sobchak has called for an end to Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, marking four years of conflict. The influencer and media owner highlighted the immense loss of life, urging that the suffering must cease. She condemned the war’s hidden horrors and urged for a swift resolution.

Senior Russian security official Dimitry Medvedev threatened nuclear strikes against Kyiv, Paris, and London, asserting unfounded claims that France and the UK were preparing to provide Ukraine with nuclear weapons. This statement comes as Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.