France
France to Halt Trade with Israeli Settlements in West Bank
France will join 11 countries in ending trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced.
France Sets Up Crisis Unit After Cyberattack on Tax Agency
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will hold an emergency meeting of the crisis unit after a cyberattack on the tax agency that compromised data of nearly 680,000 people.
Abnormal Heat in Europe Claims Over 16,000 Lives in a Week
A week of extreme heat in June 2026 led to a historic spike in mortality in Europe, with 16,000 more deaths than usual, particularly affecting northern countries.
France's Constitutional Council Blocks Ban on Social Media for Children Under 15
France's Constitutional Council struck down a law banning social media for children under 15, citing freedom of speech. President Macron has tasked the prime minister with drafting a new version.
Eurozone GDP grows 0.4% in Q2, fastest in five quarters
The eurozone economy expanded by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with the previous quarter, the fastest pace in five quarters, according to revised data from Eurostat.
TotalEnergies to Cover Fuel Costs for Firefighting in France
TotalEnergies will cover fuel costs for firefighting equipment across France until August 31 and has deployed about 200 volunteer firefighters.
Public Debt in 16 EU Countries Hits Record Highs in Q1
The combined public debt of EU countries rose to €15.705 trillion, setting an all-time record. The highest debts were in France, Italy, and Germany.