Rehearsal for Macron's replacement: what the local elections reveal about sentiment in France

What changes in electoral sentiment in France have been revealed by the local elections? And what does this mean for the upcoming presidential elections?
27 March, 2026
16:35
Source: EU may extend temporary protection for Ukrainians beyond 2027
15:58
Source: A group of EU experts is still waiting for access to Druzhba pipeline
15:24
Ukrainian foreign minister announces meeting of EU ministers on anniversary of Russian atrocities in Bucha
13:25
Rubio publicly clashed with G7 counterparts over the wars in Iran and Ukraine
13:00
EXPLAINERHow Russia's war against Ukraine awakened NATO and how the Alliance is changing
12:13
Sybiha meets Rubio on G7 sidelines: Ukraine war and Middle East discussed
10:52
Orbán rebukes Latvian PM over her position on loan to Ukraine
09:58
Russian House in Prague targeted with Molotov cocktails overnight
09:25
Media: EU hopes for Orbán's defeat
09:08
Finnish president expects Trump to uphold promise to end war in Ukraine
08:30
EXPLAINERHow attitudes towards EU are changing in Poland and could it leave the bloc
08:01
US senators propose sanctions on Hungarian officials for obstructing support to Ukraine
07:23
French foreign minister: Europe is not reducing support for Ukraine amid war in Middle East
26 March, 2026
18:33
Trump hits back at Merz over Iran stance: Ukraine is not our war either
18:14
Trump commented on redirecting weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East
14:59
Hungarian investigative journalist: Orbán government's aircraft secretly flew cash and valuables out of Russia
14:48
Rutte dismisses claims about US redirecting weapons intended for Ukraine to Middle East
13:00
EXPLAINERWhich Danish politician received the "golden share" and will the pro-Ukrainian PM keep her position
11:55
Zelenskyy says Patriot missile deliveries have not been stopped despite Iran war
11:29
WP: Pentagon considers redirecting weapons meant for Ukraine to Middle East
10:11
Media: Drone attacks Russian shadow fleet tanker carrying oil off Turkish coast
08:30
EXPLAINERWhy "Orbán's friend" lost in Slovenia and what consequences this will have
25 March, 2026
15:55
EU defence commissioner to continue Ukraine missile tour in Sweden, France and Norway
15:30
EXPLAINERWill Orbán’s conspiracy with the Russians help him and what to expect from the elections in Hungary
13:55
EU launches process for becoming founder member of special tribunal on Russian aggression
11:30
Orbán stops gas supplies to Ukraine until Druzhba oil transit is restored
11:28
G7 foreign ministers to discuss with Sybiha repair of Chornobyl containment structure
08:47
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry agrees with UNESCO to visit Lviv and assess damage after Russian strike
08:30
EXPLAINERFive pillars of Canada's new defence strategy and opportunities for Ukraine
08:14
Latvian military reports drone entering from Russia and exploding
24 March, 2026
17:38
Media: Suspected Russian spies uncovered over plot against drone maker in Germany
16:42
Injections and 28 hours in handcuffs: Oschadbank cash-in-transit guard detained in Hungary reveals new details
15:34
Fico sees no issue with Hungarian foreign minister coordinating with Lavrov over Slovak elections
15:21
Proposal for EU's full phase-out of Russian oil disappears from European Commission agenda
15:00
EXPLAINERWhy Russia may be behind the terrorist attack in Czechia and what problems this creates for PM Babiš
14:43
Rubio to join G7 foreign ministers in France, war in Ukraine on agenda
13:53
Moldova declares energy state of emergency with possible rolling outages
12:01
Hungary’s Szijjártó confirms he calls Russia’s Lavrov during closed-door EU meetings
09:51
Media: EU officials concerned German far-right may be leaking classified documents to Russia
09:35
Russian strike on Ukraine affects Moldova: power transmission line cut off
08:55
Media: NATO not surprised by reports Hungary may have leaked confidential information to Russia
08:00
Germany demands explanations from Hungary over possible sharing of confidential information with Russia
23 March, 2026
17:30
EXPLAINERHow Denmark re-elects its parliament amid Trump's threats and what risks exist for Ukraine
17:09
Ukraine has €5.4bn plan to protect critical infrastructure
15:28
Sources: Ukraine has yet to grant EU experts permission to inspect Druzhba pipeline
14:06
EU expects explanations from Hungary over allegations its foreign minister shared information with Russia
12:57
Germany to fund production of 15,000 interceptor drones for Ukraine's National Guard
12:45
Hungary's Szijjártó asked Russia's Lavrov to help Fico's party win elections in Slovakia
12:30
EXPLAINERWhat lies behind Ukraine's concessions towards Romania and what consequences this may have
10:52
Russian tanker seized by France arrives in Marseille for further investigation
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Long-reads and interviews

Orbán's Ukrainian gamble: seized cash, the Kremlin connection and Europe’s silence
The detained guards were initially told in no uncertain terms that they would remain imprisoned in Hungary… And one of their interrogators was a Russian.
Rob Jetten: Unless we offer Ukraine a clear path to EU, Russia won’t be the only country destabilising us
Prime Minister of the Netherlands: "Ukraine’s EU accession is also part of the new geopolitical world order."
Future for Ukraine Foundation presented a video about women whose loved ones are in captivity or went missing
In Ukraine, thousands of women live in a state of waiting due to the war. Their husbands, sons, brothers, or fathers went missing or were held in captivity.
We don't need Orbán to tell Ukraine how to join the EU: an interview with commissioner Marta Kos
Marta Kos: "We are talking about a few months. This is about the future of Europe. The principle is: change or die."

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Saving Putin from justice. Who in Europe is stalling the trial and who is helping Ukraine
Several Western leaders and capitals are deliberately slowing down the creation of a "tribunal for Putin". This is a serious accusation, but it has solid grounds...
Full EU benchmarks for Ukraine: what Kyiv must do to join
These documents have not been made public, but we are convinced that the public has the right to know what the main tasks for Ukraine on its path to EU membership are…
Why Bar reform is now a test of Ukraine's EU accession and what Brussels says has to change
For the first time, the EU has included the requirement for this reform in the list of priorities for Ukraine. Moreover, the European Union should consider including the reform of the bar in the mechanisms for conditional financial support...
Sugar-coated Trump: why US sent Rubio to Munich and what this means for Europe
Marco Rubio's speech in Munich demonstrated a shift in US rhetoric. Was Rubio signaling a change? On the contrary.
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Bert Koenders: "There is an increasing feeling that the United States is leaving Europe. But one thing is certain: after Greenland, trust cannot easily be regained."
More dangerous than communists: how La France Insoumise became a problem for Ukraine
France's far left is not the favourite for the Élysée in 2027. But it can shape parliamentary majorities and coalition red lines.
Bringing Ukraine into the EU by 2027: exploring the idea of "membership-lite" as part of a peace deal
The option of "geopolitical accession" for Ukraine runs contrary to EU rules, but it is being taken seriously, and discussions on a creative approach are already underway...
Peace talks, Ukraine’s EU and NATO ambitions, and more: аn interview with Ukraine’s foreign minister
Foreign minister Andrii Sybiha: "Holding the aggressor accountable is an indispensable element of a sustainable, dignified peace for Ukraine."
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