Emmanuel Macron
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.
The European Commission proposes gradually integrating candidate countries into the EU single market. Access will depend on reforms and support for the bloc's goals.
Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia's strike on the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. France and Europe will continue to support Ukraine.
Macron said that the CIA had not warned France about a Russian drone operation. At the same time, he called an attack on Europe plausible.
Emmanuel Macron said he does not rule out returning to the position of President of France after a break. In 2027, he will not be able to run for a third consecutive term.
At the training ground in Ādaži, fire from an Italian weapon struck another military vehicle. One servicemember is in more serious condition, but there is no threat to life.
Emmanuel Macron said that Russia could mobilize around 300,000 men after the elections.
Macron denied reports of a CIA warning about a Russian drone attack on France. At the same time, he acknowledged that the threat was possible.
Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly hall when Netanyahu began speaking. He called them "moral cowards."
Jean-Noël Barrot told the UN that Russia is using the cold and shortages of basic necessities against civilians. France called for a ceasefire.
UN leaders call for stronger oversight of AI and the creation of global safeguards. Trump opposes regulation and supports the term "superintelligence".
Emmanuel Macron approved talks on Latvia's participation in the French nuclear deterrence initiative. Paris will also strengthen air defense.
The President of France called on the international community not to remain idle in the face of the humanitarian situation in Gaza. He also called for international law to be upheld.
France and the US are drafting a UN resolution on an international mission to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Paris is seeking a compromise with China and Russia.
The UN General Assembly begins in New York with around 130 leaders taking part. Zelenskyy and Pezeshkian will speak on Wednesday.
Lithuania’s Seimas approved a proposal for an amendment to lift the constitutional ban on weapons of mass destruction and foreign military bases. 99 lawmakers voted in favor.
Due to Russian attacks and bad weather, consumers in seven regions were left without electricity. Morning electricity consumption increased by 4.5%.
Zelenskyy spoke about the joint Freyja anti-ballistic program with partners. The first results are expected this year.
Zelenskyy and Trump’s meeting will take place at 20:15 Kyiv time. The leaders will discuss energy de-escalation, air defense, and ending the war.