France faces challenges including debating European rearmament amid national debt, nuclear deterrence concerns, and a mayoral succession battle in Lille. A retired gynecologist also faces trial. Read more...

A roundup of international political news including a French ex-surgeon's trial, Algerian concerns over military exercises, Trump's NATO doubts, Hong Kong child abuse cases, and Putin's critique of Macron. Read more...

Amidst promises of support, Ukraine faces uncertainty as potential allies signal changing priorities and concerns arise over delayed military aid from the EU. Georgia's leader warns of Russian influence. Read more...

Poland faces multiple security challenges, from a tragic local crime to national military preparedness and broader European defense strategies involving NATO and France. Read more...