France – Prime Minister proposes suspension of pension reform
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has proposed suspending a controversial plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 in a bid to avoid the immediate collapse of his minority government.
During a speech to the National Assembly on Tuesday, Lecornu declared that this reform, one of President Emmanuel Macron's key policies, would be postponed until after the 2027 presidential elections.
Currently, he faces two no-confidence motions from the far-left parties La France Insoumise (Indomitable France) and the far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally).
NATO – Defense Ministers meet on assistance to Ukraine and eastern defense
NATO defense ministers will meet on Wednesday to seek more military support for Ukraine, at a time when supplies of weapons and ammunition have fallen sharply in recent months as the war continues.
The meeting will also discuss a proposal by the NATO Secretary General to lift restrictions on the use of aircraft and other military equipment, so that they can be used more effectively to protect the alliance's eastern border, which includes Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.
A series of recent incidents involving unidentified drones and airspace violations by Russian fighter jets have raised concerns that President Vladimir Putin may be testing NATO's defensive response.
Gaza – Peace deal in jeopardy as situation worsens
The announced peace agreement in the Gaza Strip is showing clear signs of fragility. Just a few hours after US President Donald Trump's statements in Sharm el-Sheikh, the situation in Gaza has deteriorated significantly: new attacks have been recorded, casualties have been reported, and aid distribution remains limited, a reality that contradicts official optimism.
On Tuesday evening, Hamas handed over the bodies of four Israeli hostages, according to the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Earlier, Israel had announced that it would consider further action until all hostages taken on October 7 were returned. According to an official involved in the process, Hamas has informed mediators that it will also hand over the bodies of the other four Israelis at 10:00 p.m. local time.
Vatican - Pope thanks Italy for fight against trafficking and calls for welcoming migrants
Pope Leo XIV thanked Italy on Tuesday for its efforts against human trafficking, but also urged the country to remain open to welcoming and integrating migrants. The remarks were made during a solemn meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinal Palace.
The Pope performed the traditional ceremony that every new pope does, traveling through Rome to the presidential palace for this official meeting.
Accompanied by the Presidential Cavalry Guard, he expressed special gratitude for the hospitality that Italy has extended to pilgrims during the Holy Year 2025, an event that has brought millions of tourists to the "Eternal City".
