EU pressure grows over Slovakia rule-of-law concerns and possible fund freeze
MEPs are urging the European Commission to consider freezing EU funds for Slovakia over concerns about possible misuse of money and weakening anti-corruption safeguards under Robert Fico's government.The call follows criticism of what lawmakers and campaigners describe as the dismantling of Slovak anti-corruption agencies, along with legal changes that they say have allowed some people convicted of corruption to walk free.The European Parliament urged the Commission last week to consider using the rule-of-law conditionality mechanism.The concern is that EU money may no longer be adequately protected if institutions meant to guard against fraud and corruption are weakened.One MEP involved in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 14:30 LONDON
Paris round table examines lack of diversity in French newsrooms
A round table in Paris has examined the experiences of Black journalists in French media, with journalist Estelle Ndjandjo hosting the discussion.The event comes as questions continue over underrepresentation in newsrooms and the barriers faced by those trying to enter the profession.The supporting material says Black journalists remain underrepresented in French media.It adds that the obstacles described by journalists do not end once they enter the industry.The discussion focused on elite journalism schools, newsroom hiring and what the material describes as a system shaped by exclusion, stereotypes and unequal opportunity.No further details were provided on the participants or any formal... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 13:33 LONDON
France pre-positions aircraft carrier for possible Hormuz mission
France says its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is heading towards the southern Red Sea to prepare for a possible mission linked to the Strait of Hormuz.An aide to President Emmanuel Macron said the move was intended to send a signal that France is ready to secure the strait if needed and capable of doing so.The deployment is being presented as a preparatory step rather than an immediate operational mission.No casualties or direct disruption were reported in the supplied material.The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important shipping route, and any effort to restore navigation there would have implications for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 10:30 LONDON
France's National Rally courts Germany and Israel envoys ahead of 2027 vote
France's far-right National Rally has met the ambassadors of Germany and Israel in recent months as it seeks to broaden its diplomatic contacts before the 2027 presidential election.Jordan Bardella met Germany's ambassador in February, while Marine Le Pen held talks with Israel's envoy, according to the supplied report.Both also met Donald Trump's emissary in Paris.The meetings come as Le Pen's party tries to present itself as more acceptable to foreign capitals after long-standing accusations of antisemitism.They also come at a sensitive moment for the party, with Le Pen facing legal uncertainty over an alleged fake jobs case linked to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 02:30 LONDON
