EU ARCHIVE
- EUR/USD remains on the defensive below 1.1450 on Middle East tensions
EUR/USD remains on the defensive around 1.1430
- Low turnout and far-right gains mark first round of France's local elections
Low voter turnout plagued the first round of France's local elections, with the far-right making gains in several southern cities. The Socialist candidate is leading in Paris, but the overall turnout was significantly lower than expected. The results are seen as a litmus test for the presidential elections next year.
- France’s Macron: Freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored
France's President Macron says freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored as soon as possible.
- The best news of Laporta's victory
Joan Laporta wins Barça elections with clear margin
- Why the Iran crisis caught Europe flat-footed
European Union struggles to respond to Iran's nuclear deal collapse, faces diplomatic isolation, and economic consequences
- Madagascar anti-corruption chief appointed as new PM
Mamitiana Rajaonarison appointed as new PM
- Sánchez’s Socialists projected to suffer new defeat in regional elections in Castilla y León
Sanchez's Socialists face setback in regional elections
- EU Parliament firewall breached? EPP reportedly worked closely with AfD
EU Parliament's EPP group allegedly collaborated with far-right parties on migration laws.
- FRENCH ELECTIONS LATEST: Far-right wins and second-round voting
Far-right mayor re-elected in Perpignan
- EU weighs extending naval mission Aspides to Strait of Hormuz amid Iran crisis
EU foreign ministers to discuss extending naval mission Aspides to Strait of Hormuz amid Iran crisis
- How to avoid falling for food 'disinfluencers'
Many food influencers promote unhealthy diets to their followers
- Far right polls strongly in French mayoral elections seen as launchpad for 2027 presidential race
National Rally candidates dominate French mayoral elections, polls favor conservative candidates ahead of 2027 presidential race.
- The PP would revalidate victory in Castile and León but would again depend on a rising Vox
PP's Alfonso Fernández Mañueco would win re-election with 30-32 seats, falling short of a majority.
- The PP wins and stops Vox in Castilla y León
The right wing will continue to govern in Castile and León
- Turnout low in French mayoral elections seen as key test ahead of 2027 presidential race
Low turnout mars French mayoral elections, a key test before presidential race
- From missiles strikes to rocketing oil price: Guy Laron speaks to France 24 to analyse the economic consequences of Iran war
Iran-Iraq war escalates, oil prices surge, Strait of Hormuz becomes a key economic battleground
- 'Orbán betrayed Hungarian freedom': Magyar accuses PM of inviting Russian agents to rig the vote
Hungarian opposition leader accuses PM Orbán of inviting Russian agents to rig the vote
- FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage
FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licenses over Iran coverage
- Kosovo faces third legislative election in just over a year
Kosovo's political deadlock threatens its international reputation.
- The municipal elections, a key test for the far right in France before the presidential elections
France holds municipal elections, with Marine Le Pen's National Rally seeking to boost its presence.
- Where in Europe are people likely to live longer?
Iceland has the highest life expectancy, with women reaching 92.6 years and men 84.7 years on average. The lowest life expectancy is in Bulgaria, with women at 82.9 years and men at 70.7 years on average. The highest average life expectancy in Western Europe is found in Switzerland, with women at 86.2 years and men at 79.9 years on average.
- Belgian PM De Wever: Europe must strike a deal with Russia to end Ukraine war
Belgian PM Bart De Wever calls for EU talks with Russia to end Ukraine war
- I stopped trying to explain my boundaries and started just having them. The people who needed the explanation were never going to respect the boundary. They needed the explanation so they could argue with it.
I learned that setting clear boundaries doesn't require explaining them to others, as those who need to know will find a way to argue with them anyway.
- Kenya minister flies to Russia to halt illegal army hiring
Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi visits Moscow to stop illegal army hiring of Kenyan citizens
- After Years of Guesswork, Banksy’s Identity May Finally Be Known
Banksy's identity may be revealed