French Prime Minister Michel Barnier

Michel Barnier to Visit Italy: A Bid to Strengthen Franco-Italian Relations and Shape EU Trade Policy

Franco-Italian relations and influence European Union trade policy, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to visit Italy early next month. The announcement, made during a Paris conference co-organized by leading French, Italian, and German business associations, underscores France's efforts...
Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping Pitches Stability as Looming Trump Term Shakes Global Balance

At the G20 summit this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping projected China as a bastion of stability amidst mounting geopolitical uncertainty, as the potential return of Donald Trump to the White House fuels apprehension among Western nations. While Beijing’s diplomatic...
Rafale F5 fighter jet

France Announces Launch of New Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle to Complement Rafale F5 fighter jet by 2030

At the Saint-Dizier air base last month, France’s Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, Sébastien Lecornu, unveiled plans to develop a new unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that will be introduced to complement the Rafale F5 fighter jet...
Georgian elections 2024 polls

Georgia’s Political Rift with the EU Deepens After Controversial Elections and Diplomatic Visit

Tensions between Georgia and the European Union (EU) have escalated in the wake of Georgia’s contentious parliamentary elections last month, which many international observers claim were plagued by irregularities. A high-profile delegation from EU member states visited Tbilisi on Monday,...
France to Deliver Additional Mistral and SCALP Missiles to Ukraine Amid Escalating Tensions with Russia

France to Deliver Additional Mistral and SCALP Missiles to Ukraine

France is stepping up its support for Ukraine's defense with an additional shipment of Mistral air-defense and SCALP long-range missiles. This delivery underscores France's ongoing commitment to bolstering Ukraine’s military capabilities, particularly as hostilities in Ukraine continue to intensify. French...
Michel Barnier, French Prime Minister

Michel Barnier Outlasts the Lettuce: France’s Conservative Prime Minister Steadies Leadership Amid Political Storms

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has achieved a major symbolic victory by surpassing the brief 49-day tenure of former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, whose rapid political demise became an international punchline involving a head of lettuce. Truss's downfall in...
Pinaka Rocket System

France Considers India’s Pinaka Rocket System for Its Land Forces: A New Phase in Strategic Defense Partnership

In a significant development marking the deepening defense ties between India and France, the French Army is currently evaluating India's indigenous Pinaka Multiple Barrel Rocket Launcher System (MBRLS) for its land forces. French Army Brigadier General Stéphane Richou revealed the...
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Host Key EU, U.K., and NATO Leaders to Address the Future of Ukraine Amid U.S. Political Shifts

Following the unexpected reelection of Donald Trump as President of the United States, European leaders are recalibrating their positions on the Ukraine crisis, an issue that has reached an uncertain crossroads. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a series of...
Philippine Coast Guard

Philippine Coast Guard to Receive 40 Fast Patrol Vessels from France to Counter Maritime Threats

The Philippines has announced plans to acquire 40 fast patrol vessels from France, part of an expansive modernization initiative for its coast guard. Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan described the $440 million deal as the largest single...
French Navy

French Navy Joins Taiwan Strait Following US and Canada, Stirring China’s Concerns

France has sent the Prairial (F731), a Floréal-class frigate, through the Taiwan Strait, according to a report published on October 29, 2024. The French vessel’s transit follows recent voyages by both the United States and Canadian navies, reflecting a rising...
Loading posts...

All posts loaded

No more posts