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POLITICS1d agoVon der Leyen demands "the swift return to Morocco" of immigrants remaining in Ceuta and warns Rabat that "lessons will be learned" from the crisisEn su carta previa al Consejo de esta semana, la presidenta de la Comisión también traslada a los países que deben aplicar totalmente el Pacto Migratorio, algo que España todavía no ha hecho LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS1d agoFrance: climate activist Greta Thunberg joins teens on new day of school protestsFrench students are taking to the streets for a fourth consecutive week of protests over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities. Backed by trade unions and university students, the movement has led to school blockades and clashes with police. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration near Paris, while around 200 schools were reported closed amid the mobilisation. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali has the latest from the ground.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoWider Europe Briefing: What To Expect At The EU's October SummitIn this week's briefing, RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak drills down on one issue: the upcoming EU summit, with a focus on Ukraine, Russia sanctions, and EU enlargement.RFE/RL
POLITICS1d ago'Our future is being robbed': Greta Thunberg joins France student protests against school conditionsFrench students say they are determined to press the government to address the problems of too many absent teachers, dilapidated buildings, overcrowded class schedules and other grievances.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoPodemos turns around the Broad Front's offer and invites it to “join” its alliance with ERCAda Colau calls for continued work towards a single left-wing candidacy: “There is still time”El País
POLITICS1d agoUnions demand a 7% minimum wage increase from the Government in 2027, up to 1,306.5 eurosCCOO y UGT justifican la convocatoria de la huelga general por la vivienda: "No hay convenio que resista el impacto de los precios sobre el coste de la vida" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS1d agoFrance votes on sweeping bill to combat sexual and gender-based violenceFrance’s National Assembly is voting on a comprehensive bill to tackle gender-based and sexual violence, following public outrage over the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The proposed law includes stronger investigations, specialised police units and courts, and dedicated support for child victims. However, campaigners and lawmakers warn that funding remains uncertain, while several measures have been dropped over budget concerns.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoActivist Greta Thunberg joins French student protestsThunberg arrives at Paul Eluard high school in the heart of the movement in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoIn Guinea, the schedule for senatorial and regional elections is now setIl s’agit des dernières étapes du retour à l’ordre constitutionnel : ces scrutins doivent permettre à Mamadi Doumbouya de mettre un terme à la période de transition entamée après son coup d’État de septembre 2021.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS1d agoEU ends anti-corruption funding curbs on Hungary, freeing €4.2bnThe Council of the EU has ended the 2022 conditionality mechanism imposed on Hungary over corruption risks, releasing €4.2 billion and restoring access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe after Péter Magyar’s new government adopted anti-corruption reforms.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoBardella supports Abascal towards November 29th, attacking Sánchez's migration policy for its "dramatic consequences for Europe's balance"El líder de Vox se apoya en su socio francés en el arranque de la precampaña, defiende las alianzas "basadas en el respeto a la soberanía" y perfila la gestión de la inmigración como un "asunto europeo" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS1d agoFeijóo assures Sánchez should have deployed the Army in Ceuta and accuses him of "lying" about Moroccan ships that entered Spanish watersEl candidato asegura que Vox no es su "adversario" el 29-N: "El cambio político en mi país está por encima del PP" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICS1d agoGermany, Italy and Belgium call for ‘emergency brake’ on EU legislationThe three countries are pushing to scale back EU legislation they see as imposing unnecessary red tape on businesses. The proposal could prove a contentious issue at this week’s summit of EU leaders in Brussels.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoSpain’s king visits Ceuta amid tensions with MoroccoKing Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting Ceuta months after more than 70,000 migrants arrived from Morocco. While most have returned, thousands remain. The visit has divided residents and risks reigniting diplomatic tensions with Morocco, which claims sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoUK PM Burnham levels sweeping accusations at Iran and RussiaAndy Burnham told Parliament that it was highly likely Iran was behind threats to an RAF military base in England and said Russia interfered during the 2016 Brexit referendum.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoWike, Adeleke, Soludo named coordinators as APC revises campaign council list for 2027 electionPresident Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The post Wike, Adeleke, Soludo named coordinators as APC revises campaign council list for 2027 election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS1d agoAfter ban of one stun grenade, French police continue to use a different modelFrance's Interior Ministry suspended the use of the EF-SON stun grenade after a 15-year-old high school student lost his hand on October 5. Another stun grenade, the GL-304, was used on October 6 at Place de la Bastille, lightly injuring two people.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoFrance braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrationsFrance prepared for nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students continued protesting poor classroom conditions. Supported by trade unions and the far-left France Unbowed party, the mobilisation includes a march in Paris and rallies in other cities. Blockades had already disrupted central Paris, while authorities and protesters remained concerned about possible violence.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoCentral African Republic: Touadéra's maneuvers to contain popular anger against the high cost of livingÀ l’appel de la société civile, une journée ville morte a été organisée ce 12 octobre à Bangui, marquant la première mobilisation de ce type contre le pouvoir depuis 2023. Mais Faustin-Archange Touadéra a tout fait pour en limiter la portée.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS1d agoGreta Thunberg joins French students on day of nationwide protestsHigh school student unions, backed by university students, labor unions, and some left-wing opposition parties, are demanding better learning conditions.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoTrump's plan to import Russian diesel at Ukraine's expense sparks controversy in WashingtonLawmakers in Washington, including Republicans, criticized the president's approach to Russian oil imports, with midterms fast approaching.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoAlgiers announces the arrest of 61 « saboteurs » Moroccans, Rabat calls it a « fabrication »Les 61 personnes arrêtées dans la région d’Oran ont été présentées par Alger comme constituant un groupe criminel venu commettre des actes de sabotages. Pour le Maroc, il s’agit de candidats à la migration vers l’Europe.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSBREAKING1d ago🔴 Live: Greta Thunberg joins French student protests ahead of nationwide ralliesFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS1d ago"They are stealing our future": Greta Thunberg joins student protests in ParisLos estudiantes franceses salen este martes a las calles por quinta jornada de manifestaciones consecutiva, en un momento clave para un movimiento que ha perdido fuerza en los últimos días y que podría debilitarse aún más con la llegada a partir del viernes de las vacaciones escolares LeerEl Mundo