Closing Arguments in Marine Le Pen’s Trial: Harsh Verdict Looms Marine Le Pen’s political future hangs in the balance in the closing arguments of the trial of her parliamentary assistants. Hélène de Lauzun February 3, 2026
Belgian Court Orders Ryanair to Halt Illegal Commercial Practices Consumer protection group Testachats brought its case against the budget airline before the Brussels commercial court. TEC News / AFP February 3, 2026
AfD Politician Quarantined After White Powder Threat The accompanying message invoked a communist resistance fighter executed by the Nazis and called for the AfD to be banned. Michael Curzon February 3, 2026
Copenhagen: Two Young Swedes Jailed for Grenade Attack on Israel’s Embassy Danish authorities concluded that the Swedish duo committed a terrorist act, leading to lengthy sentences. TEC News / AFP February 3, 2026
Censorship Concerns Rise as Police Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris Another social media boss stressed that France “is not a free country.” Michael Curzon February 3, 2026
Gdansk to Host International Conference on Ukraine Reconstruction PM Tusk said the rebuilding initiative would involve large-scale investment, significant funding, and the participation of major companies in shaping Kyiv’s future. TEC News / AFP February 3, 2026
Majority of French Support Ban on Organizations Linked to Muslim Brotherhood A survey shows that French Muslims remain divided on banning a leading Islamist group, with 38% supporting it, with 43% against. TEC News February 3, 2026
NATO Chief: Recent Russian Strikes ‘Do Not Signal Seriousness About Peace’ According to Mark Rutte, European members of NATO may provide security guarantees if a ceasefire is reached. TEC News / AFP February 3, 2026
Moscow Says Global Security at Risk as U.S.-Russia Nuclear Pact Ends Back in 2023, Russia froze its participation in the last nuclear treaty—but it has continued to voluntarily adhere to the limits set in the pact. TEC News / AFP February 3, 2026
Netherlands Refusing to Back Its Citizen Banned by UK The Dutch cabinet stated that it is not involved in the case and has no reason to request an explanation from the British government. TEC News / AFP February 3, 2026
