Emmanuel Macron
Macron expressed condolences after a Russian jet-powered drone struck Dnipro’s railway station, killing 13 people.
Around 410,000 people protested in France over low wages and the rising cost of living. Unions announced demonstrations on October 31 and a strike on November 5.
France is preparing around 70,000 police officers for protests against the cost of living. The authorities will deploy elite units, armored vehicles and drones.
Macron blamed the far left for the mass riots and called for unauthorized demonstrations to be banned. The authorities are preparing new penalties for participants.
European governments are discussing a candidate to serve as a negotiator for talks with Putin on peace in Ukraine. Possible representatives include EU leaders.
Protests in France, Spain, Italy and Albania have been driven by prices and problems with housing, education and public services. Some demonstrations have escalated into riots.
Protesters blocked access to the Louvre, preventing the museum from opening on time. The action took place amid protests over the cost of living and public services.
Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence and looting during the protests in France. He instructed the government to conduct an investigation and raised the possibility of banning gatherings.
In France, protests against the cost of living and fuel prices were accompanied by clashes, arson and looting. In Limoges, a historic town hall burned down.
The President of Ukraine discussed work on the project with the President of France.
The European Commission will propose additional restrictions on imports from China due to the trade imbalance. The new instruments are intended to protect the EU market.
EU leaders failed to reach an agreement on the long-term budget at the summit in Brussels. The countries are arguing over cutting spending and increasing the budget.
Zelenskyy and Macron discussed countering Russian escalation and new packages for Ukrainian aviation.
Christine Lagarde could be elected head of the WEF as early as November, which would lead to an early change in the ECB leadership. No final decision has yet been made.
In the Indian Ocean, French military personnel boarded the DF Peak tanker. The vessel is suspected of illegally transporting fuel under a false flag.
Only 15% of French people view Macron’s performance positively — the lowest figure for an incumbent president. Support for Le Pen and Bardella has also declined, to 33% and 32%, respectively.
Zelenskyy thanked Stubb for supporting the protection of Ukraine's skies and for the expected ammunition for F-16s. They discussed Russia's strikes and its oil profits.
During the shelling of Kyiv, Zelenskyy discussed additional air defense packages and increased pressure on Russia with Macron. Sanctions were also discussed.
French high school students have been protesting for the third week over a shortage of teachers and the condition of schools. The government has promised funded measures by the end of October.
Student protests have swept across France: 215 teenagers, 85 school employees, and more than 700 police officers were injured. The government promises to consider the students’ demands.
The European Commission is considering a one-year postponement of methane emissions control rules for oil and gas imports. Czechia and Italy are demanding three years.
In France, 86,000 people protested against the shortage of teachers, long school days, and the decline of schools. 1,800 lyceums were blocked.
Macron attended the first launch of the M51. 3 missile from a nuclear-powered submarine off Finistère. The missile was tested without a nuclear warhead.
Up to 40,000 demonstrators are expected in Paris on October 6 over problems in education. Since the protests began, 215 students and 715 police officers have been injured.
Zelenskyy reported on preparations for Ukrainian pilots to train on Rafale aircraft in France. Kyiv and Paris are preparing a new defense package.
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences; two people were killed and seven injured. Zelenskyy and Merz inspected the site of the attack.
The G7 will immediately release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel over four months. Trump said that the United States would not restrict exports.
The G7 agreed to a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of oil through the IEA. Significant volumes of diesel fuel will enter the market in the first 20 days.
France is training the first Ukrainian pilots for Rafale jets, which it may transfer to Ukraine. The first four aircraft are expected after the completion of training.
French school students are protesting over the state of education, blocking hundreds of secondary schools and universities. The demonstrations have been accompanied by clashes and arson.