French politician and lawyer, leader of the National Rally (RN).
The Washington Post has reported that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has regularly called Russia’s Sergey Lavrov during breaks at EU meetings to give "direct reports" on council discussions. Budapest has rejected the claims, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ordered an inquiry into alleged wiretapping, and EU officials are demanding clarifications as tensions rise before Hungary’s April 12 election.
The US is sending Vice President JD Vance to Budapest to support Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán before the April 12 parliamentary election. Orbán faces a challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar, with polls showing Magyar gaining ground. The election could reshape Hungary's EU relations and domestic policies.
Bally Bagayoko, elected mayor of Saint-Denis, has been targeted by racist disinformation and remarks following his election. Critics accuse a French TV channel of spreading racist slurs, prompting legal action and investigations into cyberbullying. The case highlights ongoing racial tensions in France's political landscape.
Romania's pro‑European coalition has collapsed after the Social Democrats (PSD) joined the far‑right AUR to pass a no‑confidence motion that has removed Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The motion has received 281 votes in the 464‑seat parliament; PNL, USR and UDMR deputies have abstained from voting.
With one year to go, France has a crowded presidential field and the far-right National Rally (RN) is polling strongly. Marine Le Pen has met foreign envoys and her party leader Jordan Bardella has held ambassadorial meetings as RN is presenting a more moderate public face; Jean‑Luc Mélenchon has confirmed his fourth presidential bid.
Amid Cannes backlash, Xenia Fedorova’s public role in Bolloré’s media empire has intensified scrutiny of Kremlin-linked messaging in France. Sources describe a widening industry response to Bolloré’s influence across Canal+, CNews, Europe 1 and StudioCanal, with lawmakers and press groups calling for greater transparency.
France has seen multiple developments reshaping the 2027 presidential contest: Edouard Philippe has had a judicial inquiry opened over a 2020 Le Havre digital-hub contract; Reuters has reported a suspected disinformation campaign tied to a shadowy firm called BlackCore; and public rows between Kylian Mbappé and National Rally figures are intensifying the political debate.
French authorities have detained hundreds as celebrations for PSG’s Champions League win last night escalated into clashes across multiple cities, including Paris. Police report injuries among security forces and civilians, with arrests rising as a Champs-Élysées celebration event is planned for today.
Britain’s path with Europe has evolved a decade after the referendum. EU leaders say re-entry could happen, but only with exemptions and no four freedoms compromise; UK public opinion shows shifting, while the bloc signals a cautious, conditional path back.
France is honoring Marc Bloch, the Jewish historian and World War II resistance fighter, at Paris's Panthéon. The ceremony underscores Bloch’s courage and his role in preserving republican values and secularism, as Macron frames his legacy amid a polarized political landscape.