Emmanuel Macron
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A fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine
Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. Today: the fraught push to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, cash for Kyiv becomes intertwined in talks on the next EU budget, and Argentina’s Milei reignites a war of words with Spain’s Sánchez. #EuropeToday
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French authorities ban some student protests after weekend looting and clashes
French authorities have banned protests planned for Thursday in multiple cities after a weekend of violent unrest
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Macron calls defence council ahead of weekend protests
Macron met intelligence chiefs on Thursday morning ahead of renewed protests, while the Prime Minister is due to meet political parties and mayors in the afternoon. Protest bans and curfews remain in force. #EuropeNews
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Macron condemns ‘seditious acts’ by ‘ultra-left’ and says he will seek to ban some protests – Europe live
French government will show ‘absolute’ determination to stop the riots, Macron says
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Video. Public order a 'big failure of the government', says French MEP
Video. Public order in France "allows rioters to destroy shops and public buildings," says MEP Jean-Marc Germain. He comments on the recent protests and violence beleaguering France last weekend, calling the scenes witnessed a "big failure of government."
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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France on edge as Macron faces backlash, Putin signals peace talks
France prepares for another weekend of protests as Macron faces criticism over his Gulf tour. Meanwhile, Putin signals readiness for Ukraine peace talks after meeting Steve Witkoff, and Hungary detains former central bank governor György Matolcsy over suspected fraud. #EuropeToday
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Israel using US-made electroshock weapons on Palestinian detainees
An American company is still supplying Taser weapons linked to prisoner abuse by Israeli forces
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Angry lawyers and bewildered defendants: the fallout from fast-tracking French rioting cases
Politicians have called for ruthless sentencing, but lawyers blame the politicians for the poverty, and anger, behind their clients’ looting
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Riots in France: tourism sector fears drop in foreign visitors
Images of the riots in France, broadcast worldwide, are already slowing hotel bookings, and tourism professionals fear ongoing violence will further deter foreign visitors.
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Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting French riots for political gain
The comment is an apparent swipe at Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, who both face elections in coming weeks.
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Disappointed after meeting, French unions call for 5 November action
Trade unions, unanimously disappointed after their meeting with the government, are calling for a large mobilisation on 5 November. The CGT's general secretary is urging workers to "generalise the strike". #EuropeNews
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Macron hits back at Trump's ‘stupid’ comments about French riots
President Donald Trump has used the violence to rally his political supporters, urging Macron to ‘close your borders and take control before it is too late!’
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Foreign actors exploited Europe’s riots, did not start them
There is so far no evidence that foreign powers caused Europe’s riots, only that they exploited them, despite politicians blaming online manipulation for them. Brussels has refused to act, citing a lack of evidence.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe weighs energy-saving measures as Middle East crisis deepens
EU Energy Ministers will consider demand cuts if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed in the months ahead, according to a document seen by Euronews. #EuropeNews
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Macron decries 'stupid comments' by foreign leaders on France protests
Speaking in Doha on Wednesday, Macron called out leaders for instrumentalising unrest in France for their own political gain, following riots which occurred across the country over the weekend. #EuropeNews
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Macron calls for extreme caution in Gulf, secures critical gas deal in Qatar state visit
French president concludes his state visit by reinforcing the strategic partnership with Qatar. He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he seeks to lower tensions over living costs in France.
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Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest
Leaders criticised for spreading misleading information as France prepares for further protests this weekend
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Video. Dutch Crown Princess Amalia promoted to sergeant in naval ceremony
Video. Dutch Crown Princess Amalia was promoted to sergeant aboard a Norwegian training ship in Den Helder, where she has been sailing alongside first-year naval cadets.
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Trump's embrace of Putin jolts Europe, but not enough to break away
Donald Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin has driven a wedge between the transatlantic allies. But for all their outrage, Europeans are not yet ready to break away from the United States and go their own way.
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How much is the cost of living in the UK rising? Here’s what the data says
From inflation to wages, The Independent looks at how the standard of living in the UK has changed
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Germany's Merz says EU ready to defend industry against 'unfair' Chinese trade
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Wednesday that the European Union would defend itself against what he called "unfair" Chinese trade practices that could threaten German industry.
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Macron blasts ‘unacceptable’ and ‘stupid’ commentary on protests from other leaders – Europe live
Macron says he is frustrated by the ‘visible manipulation of information’ about the events in France
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Reader Q&A: What’s next for France after a weekend of riots? Ask our Europe columnists
At 3pm BST/ 4pm CEST Friday 23 Oct, Guardian Europe columnists Rokhaya Diallo and Alexander Hurst will be live taking questions from our readers about the riots and protests in France. Send your questions by email now to conversations@theguardian.com, or join the discussion on Friday
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‘A powerful warning’: will Europe’s angry protests lead to real political change?
Hamstrung governments seem to have no answer to the public’s furious demands, making further discontent likely
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Video. 'Failures of the past have consequences today' says Fabrice Leggeri
Video. Fabrice Leggeri, MEP for Rassemblement Nationale speaks to Euronews on the recent violence and protests in France.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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France protests live: French government to deploy military for protests this weekend
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
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Trump compares hecklers at North Carolina rally to rioters in Paris
Trump also went on a bizarre tangent about his daughter-in-law Lara Trump’s body while in Greenville Tuesday night
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France is divided over who to blame for weekend riots
In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.
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France has a proud tradition of protesting, and sometimes people lose their heads
France is known for its vibrant protest culture, where activism is seen as a social duty and part of the national identity
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France's Macron begins state visit to Qatar as part of wider Gulf tour
Qatar welcomed the French president with full state honours on his arrival in Doha as the two countries are strengthening their strategic ties. Facing protests at home, Macron is seeking energy deals with Gulf partners to help ease fuel prices in France, but also contributing to regional stability.
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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How much is the cost of living in the UK rising? Here’s what the data says
From inflation to wages, The Independent looks at how the standard of living in the UK has changed
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The European cities facing protests as continent gripped by cost of living crisis
Mass protests over the rising cost of living and worsening standards have thrown Europe into turmoil
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France to impose new curfews where 'situation requires it', PM says
Under pressure, the government scheduled another series of emergency meetings on Tuesday, including talks involving representatives of major social media platforms. #EuropeNews
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Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters
Paris has returned to calm after a weekend of intense rioting across France
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Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest
Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy. #EuropeToday
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Video. 'Everything is destroyed,' Paris pharmacy owner says after protests
Video. France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm".
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Trump attacks ‘migrants and communists’ as he tries to exploit France unrest
President at Kansas rally tries to turn protests into cautionary tale for US as Republicans face midterm losses
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Curfews contribute to calm night in France after riots, says PM Lecornu
Sébastien Lecornu said new curfews for Tuesday night would be decided where necessary.
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Video. Trump says Paris will soon be 'a Muslim city' under Macron's immigration policies
Video. US President Donald Trump says he warned French President Emmanuel Macron that he was making "a big mistake" by allowing immigrants into France
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Tuesday briefing: Can Andy Burnham beat Britain’s headphone dodgers?
In today’s newsletter: The prime minister’s campaign against noisy passengers has struck a chord with commuters. Whether anyone hears him remains to be seen.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Migrant groups seek safeguards against AfD-led government in Saxony-Anhalt, skilled labour shortage threatens Germany’s investment drive, why it might be unusually quiet in German supermarkets today and more news on Tuesday, October 20th.
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France protests live: New curfews to be decided after Italy deploys troops to Milan
Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures
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Trump slams Zelenskyy amid Russia sanctions rift and says ‘somebody else’ should negotiate for Ukraine - live
President facing criticism for his move to waive sanctions for Russia as a new poll by Reuters shows only 31% of Americans approve of his performance in office
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France galvanised by shopkeepers who fought back against rioters
Social media videos of French shopkeepers and locals taking matters into their own hands and fighting back against rioters have seen an outpouring of public support and solidarity. #EuropeNews
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France launches 'massive' law enforcement operation, PM says
Lecornu said nearly 200 investigators would analyse footage from the weekend to identify suspects in the Paris region alone after businesses were destroyed and looted after protests turned violent on Saturday. #EuropeNews