Zelensky Tells Europe What Washington Has Already Decided Michael Curzon December 1, 2025 In Paris, the Ukrainian leader focused on U.S. talks—not Brussels—highlighting who really drives the push for peace.
Big Europe Has Lost the War Over Ukraine Mick Hume December 1, 2025 The EU’s claim to be a global power player stands exposed as the fantasies of an ageing pretender.
Macron Reveals 10-Month Army Service for Young Volunteers Hélène de Lauzun November 27, 2025 President Macron wants to reinstate voluntary military service. But is he overestimating the enthusiasm of young French people?
Turkey Says It’s Ready To Join Post-War Ukraine Security Force TEC News / AFP November 27, 2025 Ankara signalled it would help staff a new “reassurance force” being drafted by France and the UK to stabilise Ukraine once the fighting stops.
France To Restore Voluntary Service Amid Fears of Wider European War TEC News / AFP November 27, 2025 The move marks a major shift nearly 30 years after conscription was scrapped, with Paris warning that Moscow’s ambitions won’t stop at Ukraine.
Trump Sends Top Envoy to Moscow, von der Leyen Pledges Europe Will Support Ukraine TEC News / AFP November 26, 2025 European leaders warn Russia shows no sign of accepting a ceasefire, while Washington claims progress.
UPDATED European Leaders Talk Ukraine on Sidelines of G20 TEC News / AFP November 22, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa
French Military Chief of Staff: “Be Prepared to Lose Your Children” Hélène de Lauzun November 20, 2025 The senior officer notes France’s moral unpreparedness, but the French blame Macron’s irresponsibility.
J’accuse: Fighting Antisemitism in France with a Retrospective Promotion for Jewish Army Officer TEC News / AFP November 18, 2025 For now at least, the French state appears to be standing up to growing antisemitism by using Alfred Dreyfus as a symbol.
Merz Urges EU: Be ‘More Independent’ TEC News / AFP November 17, 2025 The German chancellor claimed Europe must gain more political and economic autonomy.
