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Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri abdicated after 25 years, passing the throne to Guillaume, who was crowned in a ceremony attended by European royals and presidents. Guillaume swore an oath to the constitution and will undertake a traditional tour of the country, emphasizing its role as a financial hub and symbol of stability.
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On November 13, 2015, jihadists carried out coordinated attacks in Paris, killing 130 people. Today, France commemorates the victims with ceremonies at attack sites, a memorial garden, and a football match. Survivors and officials reflect on the enduring impact of the tragedy, a decade on.
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On November 13, 2015, Paris was struck by coordinated terrorist attacks killing 130 people, including at the Bataclan concert hall. Commemorations mark the decade since, with memorials, ceremonies, and ongoing reflection on the trauma and security impacts. Survivors and victims' families continue to grapple with lasting trauma.
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On November 26, 2025, France's Court of Cassation upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy's definitive conviction for illegal campaign financing, confirming a one-year prison sentence with half suspended. Meanwhile, Algerian-French writer Boualem Sansal was pardoned by Algeria's President Tebboune following a humanitarian appeal from Germany, allowing Sansal to receive cancer treatment in Germany and easing Franco-Algerian tensions.
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On December 3, 2025, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier began a three-day state visit to the UK, the first by a German leader in 27 years. Hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, the visit highlights renewed UK-Germany ties post-Brexit, including the Kensington Treaty, and features commemorations of WWII tragedies and cooperation on Ukraine and migration.