France recalled its ambassadors to the US and Australia.

Many independent candidates were not allowed to run.

Putin’s United Russia party is polling at a near-historic low.

France could lose out on a multibillion-euro submarine-technology deal with Australia.

CDU chancellor candidate Armin Laschet warned of economic consequences of an SPD-Greens-Linke government.

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen called for more independence in digital technology, defence, and a global investment programme.

The pandemic and Brexit causes supply chain problems, particularly in the food and drink sector in the UK.

The current conservative government was defeated in Norway’s parliamental election.

The head of the Catholic Church warned against too much focus on culture wars.

The head of the Catholic Church celebrated a Mass in Budapest. He also met the leaders of Hungary.

If opinion polls are correct, Labour Party’s Jonas Gahr Stoere will likely get the job of forming a coalition government.

Anne Hidalgo would try to repair the anger and divisions in French society.