Politics
The Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is set to make a pivotal decision regarding the naming of its graduating law class in honor of Rima Hassan, a Franco-Palestinian Member of the European Parliament whose political stance has sparked intense controversy. The debate centers on whether this......
France is entering a period of political uncertainty as Prime Minister François Bayrou prepares for a crucial confidence vote on September 8 over his debt-reduction plan. The proposal, aimed at saving €44 billion ($51 billion), has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and unions,......
France has formally summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner following his controversial open letter to President Emmanuel Macron, which accused France of failing to curb anti-Semitic violence and criticized its gestures toward recognizing Palestinian statehood. Diplomatic fallout over Kushner’s......
The decades-long Sahara dispute is approaching a pivotal moment, with Morocco’s Autonomy Plan emerging as the most viable solution to the conflict. Despite rumors of a new UN mission, MANSASO, replacing the long-standing MINURSO, diplomatic sources affirm that the resolution lies not in bureaucratic......
France has formally suspended a bilateral agreement with Algeria that allowed visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The suspension, published in France’s official gazette on August 19, follows Algeria’s earlier decision to halt the accord. The agreement, signed......
African and Japanese leaders acknowledged Morocco’s growing influence in shaping continental responses to climate change, migration, and sustainable development, highlighting the role of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in building shared African frameworks. Climate governance frameworks At the conclusion......
The International Criminal Court condemned newly announced United States sanctions against four of its officials, describing the move as a direct assault on the court’s independence and the broader rules-based order. The measures target Canadian Judge Kimberly Prost, French Judge Nicolas Guillou,......
France’s chapter of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has sharply criticized “Dar Mima,” the upscale Moroccan restaurant co-founded by Moroccan-French actor Jamel Debbouze in Paris, for including Israeli wines on its menu. The controversy highlights the restaurant’s......
Iran has issued a stark warning to Israel, signaling its readiness to deploy a new generation of advanced missiles if hostilities resume. The announcement follows the fragile ceasefire that ended a 12-day conflict in June, which left both sides claiming victory and the international community on edge. Tehran......
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by key European leaders, met with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday for critical discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia. The talks underscored growing trans-Atlantic tensions as European allies expressed alarm......
According to the minister, European Union member states issued more than 606,000 visas to Moroccan citizens in 2024, reflecting an improvement in bilateral relations and a departure from previous tensions. France alone granted nearly 284,000 visas, marking a 17% increase compared to 2023, making Morocco......
French President Emmanuel Macron has stressed the need to intensify sanctions against Russia if ongoing negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict collapse. Speaking after a high-level meeting at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and European......
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday, August 17, that she, along with other European leaders, would visit Washington on Monday, August 18, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The delegation will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss......
