France
The Council of Europe lifted the immunity of a former Norwegian prime minister over allegations revealed in the Jeffrey Epstein files, prompting calls for publication of additional names and scrutiny.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal for joint EU borrowing to fund strategic investments in EU policymaking, deepening a public Franco‑German rift.
A Paris appeals court heard closing arguments in Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement appeal, a verdict that will determine whether the far-right leader can stand in France’s 2027 presidential race.
The Council of Europe’s ministerial committee lifted former secretary-general Thorbjørn Jagland’s diplomatic immunity in Strasbourg on Wednesday after a request from Norway’s Økokrim prosecutors.
Météo‑France, Spain’s Aemet and Greece’s EMY issued red and orange alerts as storm Nils hit southwestern France, Spain and Greece on Thursday with strong winds and heavy rain.
Olympique de Marseille ended its collaboration with coach Roberto De Zerbi on Wednesday, saying the separation was "by mutual agreement" after a 5-0 loss to PSG and Champions League exit.
French health authorities reported a third infant death after the baby consumed a product covered by recent infant‑formula recalls, but said no causal link had been established.
Municipal and state elections in Germany, France and Switzerland showed shifting political balances, with centre-left gains in some areas and contested rises for both far-right and leftist parties.
President Emmanuel Macron announced the French government would send letters to all 29-year-olds urging them to have children to counter the country’s falling birthrate.
Marine Le Pen's defense sought acquittal in her Paris appeal trial over alleged misappropriation of EU funds, and judges prepared to set a decision date affecting her 2027 eligibility.
Pop star Madonna prematurely congratulated French ice dancers Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry on social media after their rhythm-dance lead at the Milan–Cortina Olympics, though the title remained undecided.
