French leaders take part in TV debate ahead of first round snap legislative elections
National Rally president Jordan Bardella and French Socialist Party's Olivier Faure slam Emmanuel Macron's comments of not ruling out putting French troops on the ground in Ukraine but those remarks are defended by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal who said 'we fight to defend our values'.
Populists and extremists are EPP's main competitors, Manfred Weber tells Euronews
In an interview with Euronews, EPP President Manfred Weber warned of an authoritarian wave in Europe, pledging never to cooperate with far-right parties like France's National Rally or Germanyâs AfD, whom he accused of threatening European unity and democratic values.
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Fact-check: Is Le Pen's ban from public office an anomaly in France and Europe?
The National Rally party leader has described the court ruling that banned her from running for office as a political witch hunt". Euroverify asked experts about the legal grounds for her sentence.
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Marine Le Pen barred from running for office with immediate effect in Paris embezzlement trial
Marine Le Pen and 24 National Rally members were found guilty of embezzling EU funds to pay party staff, risking Le Pen's future in politics.
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NicuĆor Dan won Romaniaâs presidency with 54% of the vote, defeating ultranationalist rival George Simion in a runoff that followed the annulment of last yearâs results over foreign interference concerns. Simion initially refused to concede, denouncing the rerun as a âcoup,â but later congratulated Dan while vowing political resistance Danâs win was celebrated by EU leaders as a win for pro-European democracy, with leaders including Macron, Von der Leyen, and Zelensky welcoming his election, calling it a signal of Romaniaâs firm commitment to NATO, the EU, and democratic values in a region vulnerable to Russian influence.
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Zelensky, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held a high-level phone call with Donald Trump on May 16. The emergency dialogue came as Russia refused a ceasefire and demanded full Ukrainian withdrawal from key regions it doesn't entirely control â Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. While Ukraine, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, pushed for genuine negotiations, Putin declined direct talks and sent aide Vladimir Medinsky instead. The only breakthrough: a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner of war swap.
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Zelensky delivered a stunning rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of being "afraid" to attend critical peace talks in Turkey. Speaking after the Istanbul summit collapsed with no major breakthroughs, Zelensky told European leadersâincluding French President Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merzâthat he was ready for a face-to-face meeting, but Putin chose to hide behind subordinates.
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Russia has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of leading a âparty of warâ in NATO and the EU after he backed tougher sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin says France is escalating hybrid warfare and blocking diplomacy by sending Mirage 2000 jets to Kyiv. Kremlin spokesperson Zakharova condemned the sanctions as an illegitimate trade war. Putin demands Ukraine halt mobilization and withdraw from Russian-claimed territories before any meaningful ceasefire talks can begin.
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Trump took a swipe at Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron over their Victory Day celebrations, claiming that while Russia and France were celebrating, it was America that actually won World War II. In a fiery remark, Trump said, "They helped, but without us, theyâd be speaking German â maybe a little Japanese too"
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President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region live on camera following the successful removal of Ukrainian troops from the area. His visit included an inspection of a critical nuclear facility, underscoring the strategic importance of Kursk in Russiaâs border security. Putinâs presence highlights Russiaâs consolidation of control and commitment to safeguarding key infrastructure amid ongoing tensions. Stay tuned for live updates and detailed coverage from the ground.
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