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Opinion on the draft general of the European Union for the financial year 2026 - all sections
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Michael Gahler

Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

A Kpessou Samari, un village de l'arrondissement de Bétérou, dans la commune de Tchaourou, un accident de la circulation a fait un mort et 4 blessés graves ce jeudi 28 août 2025.

Grave accident de la circulation à Tchaourou ce jeudi. La collision selon les informations, a impliqué un taxi en partance pour Parakou et un autre véhicule personnel qui allait en sens inverse. Le drame s'est produit dans la localité de Kpessou Samari, arrondissement de Bétérou. Sous le choc, l'un des passagers a rendu l'âme. Quatre autres personnes ont été grièvement blessées et conduites d'urgence à l'hôpital.

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At least 23 people were killed early Thursday morning in a massive Russian air attack on Kyiv. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 629 drones, hypersonic and ballistic missiles as well as cruise missiles were used. The EU delegation office and other institutions in the city centre were also badly hit. Europe's press reflects on the message behind the attack.

US President Trump is once again upping the economic pressure on the EU, threatening countries that tax US digital companies with retaliatory measures in the form of "significant additional tariffs" and restrictions on the export of cutting-edge technology and semiconductors if the 'discriminatory measures' are not stopped. Is Europe facing another clash with the US after the hard-won agreement on tariffs?

In the dispute over massive budget cuts, French Prime Minister François Bayrou has called a confidence vote for 8 September. He made the announcement after conferring with French President Emmanuel Macron. If the vote fails, it will mean the end of Bayrou's minority government. Europe's press is alarmed.

In Poland, a major controversy has broken out over social benefits for Ukrainian refugees. Polish President Karol Nawrocki has lodged an objection to the government's Ukraine aid law, which is intended to guarantee benefits such as child benefit and social assistance until March 2026. Commentators see symptoms of a declining willingness to help, as well as risks for Poland and Europe as a whole.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American professional footballer Travis Kelce have got engaged in Missouri. A news story which would normally only make headlines in the tabloids and in fan circles is making waves well beyond, and has even drawn comment from the US President. Europe's press also asks: what does this say about our society and our times?