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France expands emergency fuel aid scheme for road transport companies

The French government has introduced a second round of exceptional financial assistance for road transport companies, broadening access to support as businesses continue to face pressure from elevated fuel costs. The new scheme, established through a decree published in the Official Journal, will take......

US launches “Trump Accounts” as 250th Independence Day celebrations begin

The United States has launched a new government-backed investment initiative, “Trump Accounts,” as part of nationwide celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The programme introduces state-funded savings accounts for children born within a defined eligibility......

Germany drafts €203 billion borrowing plan as defence and investment spending surge

Germany is preparing a significant expansion in public borrowing, with the federal cabinet expected to approve a draft 2027 budget featuring more than €203 billion in new debt, according to government sources cited in Berlin. The proposal reflects a sharp increase in state spending driven by defence......

Affaire Lyhanna: French Prime Minister to meet victim’s mother amid justice system scrutiny

The French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, is expected to meet “in the near future” at Matignon with the mother of a child victim linked to the so-called Affaire Lyhanna, as political and judicial scrutiny intensifies over alleged systemic failures in handling prior complaints against......

Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigns, triggering government's departure

Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation on Friday in an unexpected move that also triggers the departure of the country's government, opening a new chapter in the nation's political landscape. Munteanu, who has served as prime minister since November 2025, did......

Canadian publication ban in Quebec militia case sparks press freedom debate

A sweeping publication ban imposed by a Canadian court on details of a high-profile criminal case involving an alleged anti-government militia has triggered growing concern among media organizations and legal experts, who argue the restrictions could undermine transparency and public awareness of potential......

Morocco approves two senior government appointments during cabinet meeting

Morocco's government has approved two senior appointments during a Cabinet meeting, filling key leadership positions in the areas of employment and digital transformation as part of decisions adopted under the country's constitutional appointment process. The appointments were endorsed on Thursday......

Albanian police use tear gas as anti-corruption protests intensify in Tirana

Police in Albania used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators gathered outside parliament in Tirana on Thursday, as weeks of anti-government protests over alleged corruption escalated into confrontations with security forces. The clashes occurred after protesters threw eggs and flour at......