Greece to buy French warships in boost for EU defence
France and Greece have signed a multi-billion-euro deal for Athens to buy three French warships, an accord hailed by President Emmanuel Macron as a major boost for the EU's defence ambitions
How Paris attacks prompted tougher Greek migrant checks
With the support of EU equipment and personnel, Greece has stepped up security safeguards since the 2015 Paris attacks when jihadists killed 130 people in suicide bombing and gun assaults
Macron stirs German campaign with pre-poll invites
By hosting two contenders to succeed Merkel as chancellor, President Macron has shown how anxiously France is eyeing the outcome of Germany's election and its effect on a crucial EU partnership
Suspect Afghan evacuees put focus on European security screening
The discovery of Afghan evacuees representing potential security risks in France and Britain has put the spotlight on screening efforts during the evacuation operation
Mediterranean faces fiercer heatwaves, drought, fires: UN draft report
The Mediterranean is a "climate change hotspot" and will be hit by ever fiercer heatwaves, drought and fires supercharged by rising temperatures, according to a draft UN assessment
Picking up pace: Health passes in Europe
Health passes are increasingly being adopted by European countries and limit entry to certain public places to those who have been vaccinated, recovered from Covid-19 or tested negative
France launches controversial vaccine pass as fourth wave hits
French cinemas, museums and sports venues have begun asking visitors for proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test as the country rolls out a vaccine passport system
France tells citizens to avoid Spain, Portugal over Delta variant
France has warned its nationals against travelling to Spain or Portugal on holiday because of a spike in Covid-19 cases caused by the highly contagious Delta variant
Ireland’s low-tax economy can survive OECD reform: experts
Ireland has become the European base for a raft of US multinationals but what impact will the global tax reforms have on its low corporate tax regime?
Daddy’s turn: Paternity leave around the world
The right to paternity leave is becoming more widespread but there are still vast disparities around the world. What countries have the most generous paternity leave?