France can require pornographic websites based in other EU countries to verify users’ ages, the EU’s top court has ruled, strengthening national powers to restrict minors’ access to adult content online

An internal paper suggests reforms to streamline the bloc’s diplomacy after criticism that EU institutions have struggled to respond quickly to major crises.

Moscow called in the French, German, and British ambassadors, accusing their governments of pursuing a policy that, it claims, prolongs the war in Ukraine

Oslo and Paris signed a new defence agreement as Norway moves closer to France’s nuclear deterrence framework amid growing European security concerns.

Investigators are examining complaints across dozens of kindergartens, primary schools and childcare facilities, while parents and officials demand accountability and reforms

A 90-year-old British passenger has died and around 50 others have fallen ill on a cruise ship quarantined in Bordeaux

Special forces and air units from Greece and France carried out coordinated exercises and demonstrations across key military sites, highlighting deepening defense cooperation and strategic alignment between the two countries

At a business forum in Athens, the French president praised Greece’s post-crisis recovery and deepening economic ties with France, while both leaders highlighted a strategic partnership they say can serve as a blueprint for Europe’s future competitiveness and unity.

The French president marked his Athens visit with symbolic social media messages referencing unity and cooperation, following a joint visit to the Greek frigate “Kimon” with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

Agreements spanning defense, energy, technology and education deepen bilateral ties, with leaders highlighting stronger security cooperation, economic opportunities and closer alignment within Europe and international institutions.

The French president and Greek prime minister visited the frigate “Kimon” in a high-profile naval ceremony featuring military honors, joint delegations and a flight display by Rafale aircraft over the port of Piraeus

Greece and France formalize an updated security pact during a high-level meeting in Athens, strengthening long-term defense ties and expanding cooperation across multiple strategic sectors.

The French president’s two-day trip to Athens highlights deepening defense, economic and digital cooperation between the two countries, with new agreements expected to expand their strategic partnership across multiple sectors

The four Mediterranean EU states agreed on closer coordination to manage potential migration pressures linked to Middle East instability, stressing border protection, legal compliance and stronger European cooperation to prevent a repeat of past crises

Moscow says hosting French nuclear-capable aircraft would make European countries potential targets, escalating tensions over NATO’s expanding nuclear posture.

Macron’s visit to Athens signals an expanded Franco–Greek strategic partnership spanning defense, energy, and regional security, amid shifting Eastern Mediterranean geopolitics and Europe’s push for strategic autonomy and resilience