
Europe Begins To Fortify Itself Rather Than Wait for Washington Guarantees
France extends its nuclear umbrella, the UK and Poland sign a new military axis, and the Baltic states reorganise their governments around security.

France extends its nuclear umbrella, the UK and Poland sign a new military axis, and the Baltic states reorganise their governments around security.

At 37, the French former prime minister transforms a private wish into a flagship promise—despite resistance even inside his own party

The Rassemblement national candidate looks set to defeat former PM Édouard Philippe in a second-round runoff by 52% to 48%, says survey.

“The largest pilgrimage in the West” has drawn a record number of faithful this year, proving that Christianity is not quite dead.

Jordan Bardella questioned whether any French territory “still escapes barbarization” in 2026.

The French president held a rare phone call with his Belarusian counterpart, cautioning Minsk against becoming more directly involved in Russia’s war effort.

A small boat attempting to cross the English Channel ran into difficulties off the French coast near Boulogne—piling more pressure on coastal and national authorities.

French authorities suspended parts of the EU’s new border system at Dover after passengers faced hours-long delays during one of Britain’s busiest travel weekends.

Paris is urging Brussels to take tougher action against cheap Chinese goods as fears grow over Europe’s dependence on foreign imports.

The 37-year-old ex-prime minister launched his campaign from rural southern France as he tries to distance himself from Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular presidency.