EU leaders failed to agree on a seven-year budget as proposed cuts to research and new levies on digital services and cryptoassets divided member states.
Macron says a Russian mobilization of about 300,000 people is credible and warns Europe faces rising hybrid and cyber threats.
Macron says France and the U.S. will push for a moratorium on strikes against Ukraine’s energy and civilian infrastructure.
France warned CNews it could face criminal proceedings if expelled former RT France chief Ksenia Fedorova appears by video link.
Macron is pushing for an EU-wide social media ban for under-15s after France’s top constitutional body blocked a national law.
The EU pledges sustained support for Ukraine, emphasizing sanctions on Russia and prospects for Ukraine's EU integration, with implications for fintech and digital economy sectors.
France, Germany, UK, and Italy endorse the US-Iran peace deal, stressing rapid implementation, nuclear non-proliferation, and restoring fuel supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukrainian President Zelensky held a positive discussion with US envoys, signaling intensified diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war amid broader economic and security implications.
Russian drone attacks over Kyiv and eastern Ukraine raise alarm over impacts on fintech, digital banking, and cybersecurity amidst ongoing conflict.
Ukraine and European leaders discuss enhanced diplomatic efforts and defense support to end Russia's war, highlighting shifts in geopolitical and digital economic dynamics.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon confirms his candidacy for France's 2027 presidential election, highlighting potential impacts on fintech regulation and digital economy policies.
France and Poland are jointly developing a military satellite to provide secure communications for Poland's armed forces, reducing reliance on external systems like Starlink.
Trump rejects NATO help securing Strait of Hormuz, calling alliance ineffective. European nations lead peaceful mission to protect vital shipping lanes amid Middle East tensions.