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Morning opening: Macron hosts a safety council assembly on protests
Jakub Krupa
French president Emmanuel Macron is again from his tour of the Gulf and convening a gathering with related ministers and intelligence companies to determine what will be finished to forestall unsavoury scenes on the streets of French cities as extra protests are deliberate for this Saturday.
“The authorities should maintain its nerve,” Macron informed reporters earlier this week.
He is predicted to talk after the assembly, so as soon as to observe.
Later as we speak, French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu will maintain a separate assembly with occasion leaders to debate their issues, together with about policing and the subsequent yr’s presidential marketing campaign.
Over in Ukraine, there are not any indicators of Russian assaults stopping anytime quickly, after an evening of “large strikes” on port roads amenities in Odesa area and on Kyiv.
Ukraine’s overseas minister Andii Sybiha commented on the assaults, saying:
“Kyiv residents heard what Russian ‘humanism’ actually feels like: a brutal assault with dozens of ballistic missiles hanging power roads, medical amenities, purchasing facilities, and residential areas. Other cities throughout Ukraine got here beneath assault as effectively.
Appeasement, servility, and flattery won’t cease this conflict. Only power will.”
No prizes for guessing who he could also be addressing these feedback to.
I will even convey you the most recent from Serbia the place the final day of campaigning begins earlier than this Sunday’s carefully contested parliamentary election.
Lots for us to cowl.
It’s Thursday, 22 October 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa right here, and that is Europe Live.
Good morning.
Key occasions
Italy, Spain conform to drop post-Ceuta Schengen suspension
Italy and Spain have dropped mutual border controls launched within the aftermath of the Ceuta border disaster.
We coated that state of affairs on the weblog final week (Europe Live, Friday).
In a statement, the Italian inside ministry stated the 2 inside minister held “a cordial phone” and “agreed that the suspensions of Schengen in drive … won’t be prolonged additional.”
“The resolution, which got here after a cautious evaluation of the state of affairs, might be accompanied by a strengthening of the alternate of knowledge to make sure the complete safety of the Schengen frequent space,” the assertion stated.
Zelenskyy seems to take dig at Witkoff for his reward for ‘humanitarian’ Putin after Kyiv assaults
Oh, that’s tasty.
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to in a single day assaults on Kyiv with a dig at US peace envoy Steve Witkoff’s feedback lauding Russia’s Vladimir Putin as “a humanitarian.”
Zelenskyy stated:
“Three waves of ballistic missiles have been launched at Kyiv by Russian ‘humanitarians’ since yesterday night. They used 21 missiles. Unfortunately, quite a few websites throughout town have been hit and broken: abnormal residential buildings, power amenities, roads at one of many railway stations and the metro, purchasing malls, and companies. Even a monastery is among the many broken websites. Our emergency companies are working in any respect the affected places. Twelve of our areas got here beneath Russian assault in a single day.”
He stated that a minimum of two folks died and 34 folks have been injured, together with 5 youngsters, in Kyiv.
“Almost instantly after one other spherical of talks, Russia launched a pointed assault. This means there was no actual change in its angle towards every little thing that’s occurring. It is necessary to maintain looking for the proper options to finish this conflict. But when Russia responds to negotiations with ballistic missiles, actual stress on Russia is required to result in completely different steps – steps towards ending the killing.”
Thailand, Malaysia urge residents to keep away from protest-hit EU international locations
Thailand has suggested its residents to postpone non-essential journey to elements of Europe rocked by protests, whereas Malaysia additionally warned its nationals about visiting France, AFP reported.
“Those travelling from Thailand to Europe should carefully monitor the state of affairs as it’s altering quickly and France stays a priority because the state of affairs remains to be ongoing,” Thai overseas minister Sihasak Phungketkeow informed reporters late Wednesday throughout a visit to Italy.
He cited issues about protests in Italy, noting his Italian counterpart needed to cancel their bilateral on account of an pressing authorities cupboard assembly on the unrest, including: “We are additionally fearful about Spain.”
“If it’s not vital, with every little thing occurring in these international locations, I believe it’s higher to delay the journey for some time.”
The Malaysian embassy in Paris had on Sunday suggested Malaysians in France “to train warning and stay vigilant” as a result of protests.
China warned its residents travelling to France to take security precautions, state broadcaster CCTV reported Monday, after city halls and retailers have been looted and set on fireplace on the weekend.
Morning opening: Macron hosts a safety council assembly on protests
Jakub Krupa
French president Emmanuel Macron is again from his tour of the Gulf and convening a gathering with related ministers and intelligence companies to determine what will be finished to forestall unsavoury scenes on the streets of French cities as extra protests are deliberate for this Saturday.
“The authorities should maintain its nerve,” Macron informed reporters earlier this week.
He is predicted to talk after the assembly, so as soon as to observe.
Later as we speak, French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu will maintain a separate assembly with occasion leaders to debate their issues, together with about policing and the subsequent yr’s presidential marketing campaign.
Over in Ukraine, there are not any indicators of Russian assaults stopping anytime quickly, after an evening of “large strikes” on port roads amenities in Odesa area and on Kyiv.
Ukraine’s overseas minister Andii Sybiha commented on the assaults, saying:
“Kyiv residents heard what Russian ‘humanism’ actually feels like: a brutal assault with dozens of ballistic missiles hanging power roads, medical amenities, purchasing facilities, and residential areas. Other cities throughout Ukraine got here beneath assault as effectively.
Appeasement, servility, and flattery won’t cease this conflict. Only power will.”
No prizes for guessing who he could also be addressing these feedback to.
I will even convey you the most recent from Serbia the place the final day of campaigning begins earlier than this Sunday’s carefully contested parliamentary election.
Lots for us to cowl.
It’s Thursday, 22 October 2026, it’s Jakub Krupa right here, and that is Europe Live.
Good morning.
