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Merz had planned to fly to New York on Sept. 22 — two days after the elections — where he was to be awarded the Henry Kissinger Prize by the American Academy in Berlin and was scheduled to address the U.N. General Assembly. Next week is the U.N.’s so-called high-level week, during which numerous heads of state and government will address the General Assembly and hold important meetings. Signs that the chancellor would cancel have dripped out during the past few days. Initially, Merz’ presence at the award ceremony for the “Henry Kissinger Prize” was canceled so that the Chancellor…

Thousands of French police officers took to the streets of Paris to protest against their working conditions on Tuesday. The protest — led by the Alliance Police Nationale union — began at the Champs-Élysées and culminated at the National Assembly. After the march, union representatives headed to the Interior Ministry to share their grievances — they subsequently told reporters that the meeting showed positive signs authorities were taking their grievances into account. Mounting anger among police officers has been fuelled by a range of issues: including discontent around the special police duty allowance (ISSP), their “risk bonus”, which has not…

Protesters gathered outside the Çağlayan courthouse, chanting for the release of people detained in recent raids. Police surrounded the group and warned that the demonstration was unauthorised before moving in and taking protesters away in police buses. Two journalists were among those detained. The protest followed operations carried out across Turkey on 12 and 13 September under the name “My Family Is Safe”. Feminist activist Feride Eralp said 162 people had been taken into custody nationwide, with more than 20 arrested and more than 30 detained in Istanbul. She also said six LGBTQ associations in the city had been raided.…

Foreign ministers are huddling with Paris on the issue Tuesday and Wednesday, said two EU diplomats, who expressed skepticism about the move at a time when Moscow is stepping up strikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and threatening neighboring countries. “Talks are ongoing to find a solution. Russia has given us no reason to allow any delistings,” one said. Paris initially cast its advocacy for Usmanov, who has been sanctioned by the EU, the U.S., the U.K. and Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as a concession to Slovakia — which had long advocated for his removal from the list.…

Published on 15/09/2026 – 16:52 GMT+2 In a proposal put forward on Tuesday, the European Commission has set out plans for a digital European platform that citizens can use to get their working documents recognised across the bloc. The aim of the platform, which will be known as the “European Social Security Pass”, is to overcome delays that cross-border workers face when they need to receive working documents or get them recognised in member states other than their home countries. Those delays often result in basic rights being violated. With the new package, workers will be able to more easily…

Published on 15/09/2026 – 19:55 GMT+2•Updated 19:56 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to travel to Europe on Tuesday as Ottawa pushes for deeper ties with Europe amid frosty relations with Washington. Carney is scheduled to visit Strasbourg in eastern France and Liverpool in the UK’s northwest during his trip to the continent. In Strasbourg, the Canadian leader will give a speech at the European Parliament (EP) and meet with EP members to “strengthen Canada’s ties with the EU in trade, investment, and security.” He will also attend European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s State of the European…

Reform said Tuesday that Thomas was not taking part in a parliamentary question session with the first minister of Wales for “personal reasons.” Gwent Police said in a statement reported by multiple media outlets: “On Sunday 13 September a 45-year-old man, from the Aberbargoed area, was arrested on suspicion of assault and engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour.  “He has been bailed pending further enquiries.” Thomas was only picked as Reform’s Welsh party leader in February, and became the leader of the opposition in the devolved assembly in May after a strong showing by Farage’s outfit in national elections.

Published on 15/09/2026 – 17:02 GMT+2•Updated 17:53 In a document sent to EU legislators and seen by Euronews, the US has threatened the EU with retaliation if it does not scrap European preference provisions in its multiannual budget. EU member states are currently discussing the EU’s long-term budget (2028-2034), which includes a €402 billion fund dedicated to competitiveness that favours the production of key goods within the EU, including in defence. The measure would potentially exclude foreign firms from EU financing to protect strategic and economic security interests. “With further expansion of European preference measures in EU defence funds, the…

Published on 15/09/2026 – 18:48 GMT+2•Updated 18:53 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has reassured the US that Canada will remain a key partner despite an ongoing trade war that has seen relations between Ottawa and Washington unravel. Speaking at the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto on Tuesday, Carney said: “To our American friends, let me say this. We will always be neighbors, and Canada will continue to be the US’s most important partner in many key areas.” “Even at times of disagreement over our long-shared history, we have always maintained deep ties,” Carney went on, while pledging that Canada would…

Published on 15/09/2026 – 18:23 GMT+2 In a letter seen by Euronews, European Central Bank staff members have questioned the institution’s stability in the face of rumours of the early departures of its president, Christine Lagarde, and board member Isabel Schnabel. The staff calls the board to provide “appropriate clarity regarding potential leadership transitions”, as discussions of major departures can affect both monetary policy and ECB internal reforms. “We do not take a position on the accuracy of these reports, nor do we question the right of any individual to consider future professional or public responsibilities,” the staff members write,…