French presidential candidate accuses Trump of undermining European security over deal with Russia
French MEP and center-left presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to ease restrictions on the export of Russian diesel fuel. Speaking on October 13 at a competitiveness summit in Paris, he said the move benefits the Kremlin and weakens Europe’s position. “At the head of…
Trump administration fails to invite OSCE observers to midterm elections for first time since 2002
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has declined to invite international observers from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to the midterm elections to Congress, which will take place on November 3, 2026. This is the first such case since 2002, when the OSCE began regularly…
Norway, Germany and Romania investigate fraud involving services for NATO ships
On 14 October 2026, police in Germany, Norway and Romania carried out coordinated searches and arrests as part of an investigation into possible bribery and invoice fraud. The case concerns the provision of services to NATO military vessels. The operation was coordinated by Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal…
More than 70 MEPs oppose the restoration of economic ties with Russia
More than 70 members of the European Parliament have signed an open letter to the members of the European Council demanding that they once again confirm unwavering support for Ukraine and the impossibility of restoring economic ties with Russia. The document is addressed to European Council President António Costa and…
France accuses Musk of trying to influence European debates through X
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has accused X owner Elon Musk of using the platform to organize “massive online harassment campaigns” against European leaders. The remarks were made on October 13, 2026, at a conference of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris. Barrot linked the accusation…