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By seizing strategic islands and port cities on Yemen's Red Sea coast, the pro-Iranian Houthi militia is asserting control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital waterway for global trade. During the Iran war the strait has become a key alternative route for Saudi Arabian oil exports. How will this impact energy markets, which are already under intense strain?

In view of soaring fuel prices, the rising cost of living and the country's huge national debt, economic and social issues are dominating the campaign for the French presidential elections in spring 2027. Numerous calls for nationwide protests are already circulating on social media. The French press examines the problems waiting to be solved.

Incidents involving drones are on the rise in Europe: a train travelling from Kyiv to Warsaw was attacked on Sunday, Nato fighter jets shot down another drone that entered Lithuanian airspace on Tuesday, and a drone containing explosives was found and defused at Leipzig airport a few weeks ago. Commentators examine the background to these events and the impact on different regions.

Press remarks by the Eurogroup President after his meeting with Lars Klingbeil, Vice Chancellor of Germany and Federal Minister of Finance on economic challenges, need for structural reforms, fiscal discipline, and strategic investments in energy, technology, and resilience to strengthen competitiveness and sovereignty.

Press remarks by the Eurogroup President after his meeting with Lars Klingbeil, Vice Chancellor of Germany and Federal Minister of Finance on economic challenges, need for structural reforms, fiscal discipline, and strategic investments in energy, technology, and resilience to strengthen competitiveness and sovereignty.

Press remarks by the Eurogroup President after his meeting with Lars Klingbeil, Vice Chancellor of Germany and Federal Minister of Finance on economic challenges, need for structural reforms, fiscal discipline, and strategic investments in energy, technology, and resilience to strengthen competitiveness and sovereignty.