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La France Insoumise Candidates Targeted by Disinformation Ahead of 2026 Elections. Ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, La France Insoumise candidates face coordinated disinformation and direct threats, sparking investigations in Marseille and Strasbourg.

Middle East Conflict Sparks Stagflation and Energy Price Worries in Europe. Europe braces for economic strain as the ongoing Middle East conflict fuels fears of stagflation and drives up energy costs, putting growth and inflation at risk.

France Hosts 2026 Nuclear Summit to Bolster Energy Independence. In response to geopolitical tensions, France convenes a 2026 nuclear summit in Paris aiming to revive nuclear energy and promote national energy sovereignty.

Macron and von der Leyen Push for Nuclear Funding Boost at 2026 Summit. At the global nuclear summit in France, leaders called for increased investment and strategic plans to advance nuclear power as vital for energy and climate goals.

Police Arrest 42 in Major Crackdown on DZ Mafia in Southern France. A sweeping operation in southern France led to 42 arrests, including mafia leaders and a suspect lawyer, as authorities dismantle organised crime networks.