20.07.2026 Today France’s Foreign minister accused Iranian security services of detaining two French Embassy staff members in Tehran, calling the incident an “extremely serious act of intimidation.” đź”´ Le ministre des Affaires Ă©trangères Jean-NoĂ«l Barrot dĂ©nonce une «action d’intimidation extrĂŞmement grave de la part des services de sĂ©curitĂ© iraniens», qui a visĂ© dimanche deux agents…
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EUROSATORY: Kamikaze Drones Trend
Eurosatory, Paris 19.06.2026 French defence companies are increasingly turning to civilian manufacturing partners to prepare for the large-scale production of loitering munitions, a trend highlighted by announcements at Eurosatory 2026. Loitering munitions, often called “kamikaze” or “suicide” drones are hybrid aerial weapons that combine the surveillance capabilities of a drone with the explosive strike of…
Eurosatory: showcase for global defence
13.06.2026 In the heart of a world in movement, an unavoidable event to build lasting peace and security. Since 1967, Eurosatory has built its status as the benchmark global tradeshow for Defence and Security, bringing together the key players from the international ecosystem. Much more than showcase for technology, Eurosatory is a strategic platform where…
Norway accepts France nuclear umbrella
28.05.2026 Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and French President Emmanuel Macron announced the signing of a defence agreement during the meeting in Paris, May 27. “Following my visit to Oslo in June and the signing of our strategic partnership, Norway and France are deepening their cooperation even further. In the field of defense and…
NATO: Rutte expects unity
Brussels 23.03.2026 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte offered a full endorsement of President Donald Trump’s military efforts against Iran and also said he expects the nations of the Alliance to unite to support Trump. NATO Secretary Mark Rutte won't even condemn Trump calling his organization "cowards" pic.twitter.com/HONS7KJvpj — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2026 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js “What…
Europeans “saddened” Senator Graham
Brussels 28.02.2026 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has criticised three European heads of state over their response to the latest strikes against Iran, calling the reaction “so sad.” To say I’m disappointed in the joint statement by leaders from France, Germany and the UK regarding Operation Epic Fury is an understatement. It is so sad to…
EU endorses Mercosur Free Trade
Brussels 09.01.2026 Today France, and four other countries, including Poland, voted against Mercosur. Their opposition was not enough to prevent the adoption of the Free trade agreement, supported by major players like Germany and Spain and championed by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, who is expected to travel to Paraguay…
France: abandoning NATO again?
Brussels 09.01.2026 France may leave NATO due to Trump’s “America First” policies: Parliament’s Vice-President ClĂ©mence GuettĂ© submits proposal. “Donald Trump and the US empire are a threat to world peace. It is urgent that France regain its strategic independence and redeploy its international influence” she wrote on her X page. Donald Trump et l'empire Ă©tatsunien…
Pope regrets Russia ceasefire rejection
Brussels 24.12.2025 Brussels Pope Leo said that he feels “much sadness” that Russia did not agree to a Christmas ceasefire in its nearly four-year old war with Ukraine. “Among the things that cause me much sadness is that apparently Russia has refused a ceasefire request,” the pope told journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo,…
France aims at new measures against Russia
Brussels 15.12.2025 France will continue to press for sanctions against Russian actors involved in the war in Ukraine, including entities accused of helping circumvent existing measures and individuals linked to propaganda and digital interference in Europe, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said today. Speaking at the doorstep of the EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels, Barrot…