The key facts behind the day's political headlines on March 20 as some European leaders warn of a third wave of coronavirus hitting the continent.
The French government announced that new lockdown restrictions would be imposed on Paris from midnight on Friday due to an increase in cases.Prime minister Jean Castex said France was facing a “third wave” of the pandemic, adding the new measures will last for four weeks.Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany may need to apply an “emergency break” on relaxing restrictions amid a rise in infections.Poland begins a new three-week lockdown on Saturday, with shops, hotels, cultural and sporting facilities closed, while other countries including Italy and Spain have opted for curfews in a bid to reduce the rate of transmission.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s black Labrador Koni entered the room, causing visible discomfort to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a notable 2007 diplomatic meeting, who has a known fear of dogs. Widely speculated as a power move at the time, Putin recently apologized, stating he meant no harm. The incident became a symbol of their complex relationship, sparking debates on diplomatic dynamics.
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‘Freedom’ is an autobiographical book by Angela Merkel, former German Chancellor from 2005 to 2021. It retraces her national and European political career.
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Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who served for 16 years, reflects on her childhood, time in office, and her "worry" for the future in her new memoir.
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A massive fire broke out in the Eiffel Tower’s elevator shaft on Monday, forcing the evacuation of approximately 1,200 people. The blaze, which was detected between the first and second floors of the iconic Parisian landmark, was traced to an overheating device near an elevator cable. Firefighters quickly responded to the scene, battling the flames despite challenges in accessing the source.
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A minute of silence was observed on Monday at the Elysee Palace in Paris, where the French flag flew at half-mast after President Macron declared a national day of mourning for those lost in Cyclone Chido’s devastation of Mayotte.
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for his recent remarks against German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. In a bold response, Rutte called Zelensky’s attacks on Scholz “unfair,” stating that such criticism undermines diplomatic efforts. The tension arose after Zelensky publicly condemned Scholz for his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his refusal to supply Ukraine with advanced weaponry, such as Taurus cruise missiles. Rutte's statement reflects growing concern over the impact of internal disagreements on European unity and NATO’s collective strategy. Watch now to see Rutte’s strong rebuke of Zelensky’s actions.
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Ukrainian musician Kirill Bledny, frontman of the band Poshlaya Molly, has been banned from entering the European Union for ten years after making controversial remarks about the Polish language. In a rant last year, Bledny insulted the Polish language, suggesting Poles should switch to Russian. Despite the backlash, he claimed his comments were intended as a joke and issued an apology. In this video, we explore the incident, the fallout, and whether his comments were truly just a joke or a sign of deeper tensions. How does this ban impact the music scene and relations between Ukraine and Poland?
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