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POLITICSSep 21 Climate Judge declare Ireland climate hypocritesA climate judge has reportedly declared Ireland as "climate hypocrites," indicating a critical legal judgment regarding the country's environmental policies. This declaration carries significant political and reputational implications for Ireland's climate commitments.tuamherald.ie · Ireland
POLITICSSep 21Kremlin claims Russia is 'no threat' in response to warning from France's Le Pen and BardellaKremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russia posed “no threat” to France or any other European country, responding to a statement criticising Moscow issued by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella on Saturday.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 21EU and five other countries condemn Russia's 'sham' electionsEU top diplomat Kaja Kallas on Monday dismissed Russia's parliamentary elections as a "veneer" of democracy, and said she was proposing sanctions against those who organised them in occupied Ukraine. Five other countries – the UK, Norway, Australia, New Zealand and Canada – also condemned Russia's move as a violation of the UN charter.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 21Trump, Macron To Meet In New York, With Ukraine High On Their AgendaThe French president also plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the general assembly. The post Trump, Macron To Meet In New York, With Ukraine High On Their Agenda appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 21'We can counter the AfD': In this eastern German city, local leaders refuse to give ground'Europe's far right takes root' (1/6). In Weissenfels, Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right AfD scored a historic result in the regional election held on September 6. Conservative Mayor Martin Papke (CDU) believes that '80% of the far right's success comes from its extremely effective marketing.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 21EU Reportedly Set To Remove Sanctions On Russian Oligarchs Usmanov and FridmanThe European Union looked set to remove Russian-Uzbek oligarch Alisher Usmanov and Russian-Israeli oligarch Mikhail Fridman from its sanctions list while prolonging the asset freezes and visa bans for the near 3,000 other individuals and entities on the blacklist by an unprecedented three years.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 21Friedrich Merz criticises ‘destructive’ parties as he fights for survivalGerman chancellor under pressure following AfD’s second electoral victory in the east and far-left wins in BerlinIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 21Ceuta: Madrid takes preventie measures amid migration callsAfter a call on social media urging people to cross back to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, Madrid says it's taking preventive measures.Africanews [en]
POLITICSSep 21Merz’s election setback: What it means for Germany?German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and CDU representatives held a press conference on Monday, September 21, after the party suffered its worst regional election defeat in postwar Germany. Merz called the result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania a “disaster”, as the CDU fell below the 5% threshold for entering the state parliament. Helmut Schmidt fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the US, Markus Ziener, shares further details.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 21EU budget ambitions in doubt as member states resist paying moreFresh concern German chancellor’s domestic struggles will spill into tense EU budget negotiationsIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 21EU countries move toward Russia sanctions dealThe deal will likely only go ahead if entrepreneurs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman are removed from the sanctions list.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 21France and Canada deepen economic and defense tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced plans to deepen economic ties between their countries following a meeting at the weekend. Macron welcomed Carney in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, a French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland. The two leaders discussed opportunities to share infrastructure in the space and defence sectors, as Canada’s trade relationship with the US deteriorates and Europe looks to diversify its energy supplies. Bryan Quinn has more.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 212027: I’m not sure Sowore is running for office — Donald DukeAccording to him, Sowore plays a different role in the political space by speaking on issues that some politicians may avoid because of the demands of political civility. The post 2027: I’m not sure Sowore is running for office — Donald Duke appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 21Merz vetoes Die Linke's big promise: "There will be no housing expropriations in Germany"The bill for housing expropriation is estimated at around 20 billion euros, hardly affordable for a city with a debt of 66 billion by 2025 ReadEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 21France: Government hosts energy meeting amid fuel price tensionsThe French government is holding urgent meetings today as it looks for ways to tackle rapidly rising fuel prices. Drivers are paying record-high prices for diesel, as the war in Iran disrupts crude oil shipments from the Middle East. But with public discontent growing, the government has limited options, as France’s finances are already under pressure. This report is from Bryan Quinn and our colleagues at France Télévisions.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 21Trump: Russia has lost control of diesel fuel production due to war against UkraineU.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russia has lost control over its diesel fuel production due to the war against Ukraine, calling it a “disgrace.”Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 21Defeat in state will resonate for a long time, says MerzDe Duitse bondskanselier Merz heeft nogmaals gezegd dat hij niet zal aftreden. Dat zei hij gisteravond ook toen duidelijk werd dat zijn CDU een historische nederlaag had geleden bij de verkiezingen in de deelstaat Mecklenburg-Voor-Pommeren, maar toen was nog niet bekend dat zijn partij niet één zetel kreeg. Dat werd pas later op de avond duidelijk. Daar kwam nog bij dat de radicaal-rechtse AfD de verkiezingen won. Merz noemde de uitslag vanmiddag op een persconferentie een absoluut "dieptepunt". "Dit is een zware slag, die nog lang zal nagalmen. We zullen nog lang met de gevolgen te maken hebbNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 21Spanish PM’s wife to face trial over influence peddling, embezzlement allegationsBegoña Gómez is accused of using public resources and government staff to advance her career.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 21Merz pledges reset as he admits German conservatives don’t have the ‘answers’The chancellor is clinging to power, promising a political reset to unite the CDU’s rank and file behind his leadership.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 21Italy's Meloni plans to limit foreign student numbers, ban face coverings in schoolsMeloni said the government would bring the proposed legislation to the Council of Ministers, after which it would require parliamentary approval to become law.CBS News
POLITICSSep 21Far-right AfD wins again as Germany's Merz slidesGermany's ruling center-right party, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union, was shut out of a state parliament for the first time Sunday as the far-right Alternative for Germany scored its second victory this month.Why it matters: The result marks the third state election AfD has won — and its second this month — underscoring its growing strength even as Germany's other major parties refuse to govern with it.Driving the news: Merz, who has low approval ratings, told reporters that "reforms have to come."AfD won about 38% of the vote in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while the Axios
POLITICSSep 21Ireland backs 'ambitious' new EU taxes as budget talks intensifyThe Irish government, which is chairing member-state discussions on the EU’s long-term budget, will present an “ambitious” draft text featuring proposals for new EU taxes.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 21Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future'The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"BBC World
POLITICSSep 21Closure of French language centre in Tehran prompts row between France and IranTop level diplomatic discussions were underway on Monday between France and Iran after Iranian authorities shut a French-language centre affiliated with the French embassy in Tehran.RFI [en]