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fr43Macron to host Trump at Versailles dinner for 250th anniversary of US independence
President Donald Trump attended the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15-17, 2025, amid tensions with allies over the Iran war. Following the summit, French President Emmanuel Macron will host Trump at a dinner at the Château de Versailles on June 17, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The Élysée Palace highlighted Versailles as a symbol of Franco-American friendship, where the 1783 treaty recognizing U.S. independence was signed.
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Macron to host Trump at Versailles dinner for 250th anniversary of US independence
President Donald Trump attended the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15-17, 2025, amid tensions with allies over the Iran war. Following the summit, French President Emmanuel Macron will host Trump at a dinner at the Château de Versailles on June 17, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The Élysée Palace highlighted Versailles as a symbol of Franco-American friendship, where the 1783 treaty recognizing U.S. independence was signed.
President Donald Trump attended the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15-17, 2025, amid tensions with allies over the Iran war. Following the summit, French President Emmanuel Macron will host Trump at a dinner at the Château de Versailles on June 17, 2026, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The Élysée Palace highlighted Versailles as a symbol of Franco-American friendship, where the 1783 treaty recognizing U.S. independence was signed.
fr39RN spokesperson Nikolic joins call for Darmanin's resignation over Lyhanna case
Background: French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin apologized for judicial failures in the Lyhanna case, and far-right leader Jordan Bardella called for his resignation. Today: RN spokesperson Aleksandar Nikolic, an MEP, also demanded Darmanin's resignation, stating that 'in Darmanin's place, one would have resigned.' He criticized Darmanin's record on security and immigration enforcement, particularly regarding obligations to leave French territory (OQTF). Nikolic urged stronger measures against child sexual abuse, including more resources for the judiciary and the Office for Minors (Ofmin), minimum sentences, and more school nurses, but stopped short of endorsing a cross-party child protection bill. The Ciivise is set to evaluate government action on Monday.
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RN spokesperson Nikolic joins call for Darmanin's resignation over Lyhanna case
Background: French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin apologized for judicial failures in the Lyhanna case, and far-right leader Jordan Bardella called for his resignation. Today: RN spokesperson Aleksandar Nikolic, an MEP, also demanded Darmanin's resignation, stating that 'in Darmanin's place, one would have resigned.' He criticized Darmanin's record on security and immigration enforcement, particularly regarding obligations to leave French territory (OQTF). Nikolic urged stronger measures against child sexual abuse, including more resources for the judiciary and the Office for Minors (Ofmin), minimum sentences, and more school nurses, but stopped short of endorsing a cross-party child protection bill. The Ciivise is set to evaluate government action on Monday.
Background: French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin apologized for judicial failures in the Lyhanna case, and far-right leader Jordan Bardella called for his resignation. Today: RN spokesperson Aleksandar Nikolic, an MEP, also demanded Darmanin's resignation, stating that 'in Darmanin's place, one would have resigned.' He criticized Darmanin's record on security and immigration enforcement, particularly regarding obligations to leave French territory (OQTF). Nikolic urged stronger measures against child sexual abuse, including more resources for the judiciary and the Office for Minors (Ofmin), minimum sentences, and more school nurses, but stopped short of endorsing a cross-party child protection bill. The Ciivise is set to evaluate government action on Monday.
fr23Six Georgians convicted in France for theft of rare Russian literary works from libraries
A French court convicted six Georgian nationals for the organized theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics, including works by Pushkin, Gogol, and Lermontov, from prestigious French libraries in Lyon and Paris. The thefts, part of a broader spree across Europe, involved replacing originals with copies. Sentences ranged up to seven years. The stolen items, valued at over €650,000 from the BnF alone, remain missing. The case was coordinated via Europol and Eurojust.
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Six Georgians convicted in France for theft of rare Russian literary works from libraries
A French court convicted six Georgian nationals for the organized theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics, including works by Pushkin, Gogol, and Lermontov, from prestigious French libraries in Lyon and Paris. The thefts, part of a broader spree across Europe, involved replacing originals with copies. Sentences ranged up to seven years. The stolen items, valued at over €650,000 from the BnF alone, remain missing. The case was coordinated via Europol and Eurojust.
A French court convicted six Georgian nationals for the organized theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics, including works by Pushkin, Gogol, and Lermontov, from prestigious French libraries in Lyon and Paris. The thefts, part of a broader spree across Europe, involved replacing originals with copies. Sentences ranged up to seven years. The stolen items, valued at over €650,000 from the BnF alone, remain missing. The case was coordinated via Europol and Eurojust.
fr15EU Ombudsman recommends Commission retain SMS messages from heads of state and government
The EU Ombudsman previously found maladministration in the Commission's handling of a Macron-Mercosur text message. Now, Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho has formally recommended that the Commission retain all text messages exchanged between heads of state or government and EU commissioners for a 'reasonable' period to ensure public access, following a journalist's complaint about a Signal message from Macron regarding Mercosur trade talks. The case highlights the tension between informal digital communications and legal requirements for archiving official documents.
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EU Ombudsman recommends Commission retain SMS messages from heads of state and government
The EU Ombudsman previously found maladministration in the Commission's handling of a Macron-Mercosur text message. Now, Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho has formally recommended that the Commission retain all text messages exchanged between heads of state or government and EU commissioners for a 'reasonable' period to ensure public access, following a journalist's complaint about a Signal message from Macron regarding Mercosur trade talks. The case highlights the tension between informal digital communications and legal requirements for archiving official documents.
The EU Ombudsman previously found maladministration in the Commission's handling of a Macron-Mercosur text message. Now, Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho has formally recommended that the Commission retain all text messages exchanged between heads of state or government and EU commissioners for a 'reasonable' period to ensure public access, following a journalist's complaint about a Signal message from Macron regarding Mercosur trade talks. The case highlights the tension between informal digital communications and legal requirements for archiving official documents.