Outgoing French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that a new head of government should be appointed within two days. He considers his mission accomplished after negotiations with parliamentary parties.
The Bureau of the French National Assembly has rejected an initiative to impeach President Emmanuel Macron. The proposal by the far-left party "La France Insoumise" will not be debated due to an insufficient number of votes.
Former French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu considers new elections unlikely, discussing concessions with parties for budget support. The politician confirmed the goal of keeping the state deficit below 5%.
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a statement on the evening of October 8, likely announcing the dissolution of the National Assembly. This will follow consultations with political forces and meetings with the speakers of both parliamentary chambers.
The European Union has proposed imposing restrictions against three companies that provided fake flags to sanctioned oil tankers of Russia's shadow fleet. These measures are part of a new EU sanctions package currently being discussed among member states.
Polish and Baltic officials sharply reacted to statements by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who, in their opinion, partially blamed them for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Merkel pointed to the refusal of Eastern European countries to engage in direct negotiations with Putin in 2021.
In France, calls for Emmanuel Macron's resignation and early elections are growing amid a government crisis and the inability to form an effective government. The recent resignation of Sébastien Lecornu increases the chances that Macron may not serve out his term.
French Defense Minister Bruno Le Maire announced his intention to resign, which he reported on the social network X. The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, accepted his proposal.
French assets and the euro fell after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned. This happened amid pressure from left-wing MPs over his budget plans, plunging the eurozone economy into crisis.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, which the head of state accepted. This happened after the first round of appointments to the new government sparked anger from the opposition and other politicians.
Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as France's seventh prime minister. The new head of government has already presented the president with a list of candidates for his cabinet, where five ministers retained their positions.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences over the death of French photojournalist Antony Lallican in Ukraine. The journalist died from a Russian drone strike while accompanying Ukrainian military personnel.
In Luxembourg, 43-year-old Guillaume was enthroned, officially becoming the head of state after his father, Duke Henri, abdicated. European monarchs and high-ranking officials attended the ceremony.
The tanker Boracay, detained by the French military on suspicion of ties to Russia's "shadow fleet," continued its course from the west coast of France to the Suez Canal, according to Marine Traffic and Vesselfinder.
Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has abdicated after 25 years of reign, transferring power to his 43-year-old son Guillaume. The coronation ceremony will take place today, after which the new Grand Duke will take the oath and meet with the public.
The chiefs of staff of the armed forces of EU member states will meet after the detention of the tanker "Pushpa", which was en route from Russia. French military detained the tanker, which repeatedly changed names and flags, off the coast of Saint-Nazaire.
President Zelenskyy met with the leaders of Denmark, France, Germany, and Poland in Copenhagen. They discussed violations of Russian airspace, the creation of a joint air shield, and security guarantees.
During a meeting with the presidents of France and Azerbaijan, Edi Rama jokingly reacted to Donald Trump's statement about "ending a war" that never actually existed between Albania and Azerbaijan.
French President Emmanuel Macron, at a summit in Copenhagen, spoke about the need for greater unpredictability to strengthen deterrence. He noted that drones violating airspace can be destroyed and called for increased sanctions against Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned of Russia's information warfare against Western democracies, using a 'secret army' of digital bots. He noted that Russia systematically interferes in elections and carries out cyberattacks.
French military seized the Russian tanker "Pushpa" off the coast of Saint-Nazaire, which repeatedly changed names and flags and is under international sanctions. The vessel is linked to a "ghost fleet" that finances Russian troops and may be involved in sabotage operations.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed skepticism about the European Commission's 'drone wall' proposal, emphasizing the need for early warning systems and countermeasures against drones. He also declared a confrontation with Russia over its aggressive behavior in the information space and cyberattacks.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban may find support in his attempts to hinder Ukraine's accession to the EU, particularly from French President Emmanuel Macron. The proposal by European Council President António Costa to change EU accession rules to circumvent Hungary's resistance is meeting opposition from a number of countries, including France, the Netherlands, and Greece.
Donald Trump has proposed a 20-point peace plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, which has been approved by Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and a number of Arab countries. Hamas is studying the proposal, while Palestinian Islamic Jihad called it a "recipe for an explosion in the region."
France's chief financial crimes prosecutor, Jean-François Bohnert, denied that the investigation into former President Nicolas Sarkozy was motivated by hatred. Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy to finance his election campaign from Libya.
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned threats made to judges who delivered a verdict in the Nicolas Sarkozy case. He called for the swift prosecution of those responsible.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated at the Ecosystem Summit in Berlin on September 26 that peace in the Federal Republic of Germany can no longer be discussed. He listed actions that concerned him, including drone flights, espionage, and cyberattacks, and also highlighted the war in Ukraine as an attempt to shift borders by military force in Europe.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide $90 million to the Palestinian Authority, as announced by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. This funding is part of the International Coalition to Support Palestine, founded by Riyadh.
European officials fear that US President Donald Trump's new rhetoric on Ukraine is aimed at shifting blame to Europe. Trump is calling on the EU for tougher sanctions against Russia and tariffs on China and India, which Europeans consider unfeasible.
Turkey has deployed an advanced AWACS radar aircraft to Lithuania to bolster defenses in the Baltic region following Russian airspace violations. The mission will last until Thursday, with the aircraft capable of detecting low-flying objects.
