Stories from Bourg · France

Manfred Weber, president of the European Parliament's conservative group, welcomed the legislative victory of Victor Urbano in Hungary. The victory of Peter Maddiard is also noted as to the group.

The European Parliament definitively adopted a single method for calculating carbon emissions in the transport sector. Deputies described these actions as part of systematic military and hybrid provocations by Russia against the EU and its member states. The broadcaster stated that the response to these violations will continue. In Poland, approximately twenty drones were reported in early September. On September 13, one drone was recorded in Romania, which prompted the deployment of F-16 and German fighter jets. Reports include approximately twenty drones in Poland in early September and one drone in Romania on September 13 that triggered F-16 and German fighter jet responses. In September, approximately 20 drones were recorded in Poland, and one drone was detected in Romania on September 13, which prompted F-16 and Eurofighter jets to scramble.

The decision follows allegations of providing false testimony regarding his acquaintance with Piotr Nisztor, a right-wing media employee. The decision was made by deputies during a session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

JLB Bourg secured their first European trophy by winning the Eurocup 2026. The victory marks a achievement for the club under coach Frédéric Fauthoux. The basketball club Bourg-en-Bresse won the Eurocup on Tuesday night. The team secured the victory at home with a score of 73-71 against Béziers.

European Parliament MEP Sereda Ambarna stated that the European Union budget should be used to protect justice and support European cooperation instruments. Ambarna requested that funds be directed toward combating cross-border crime, drug trafficking, and corruption.

The European Parliament established the negotiation mandate for the future multi-annual financial framework with the European Commission and the Council. MEPs proposed a predictable, adequate, and transparent budget.

The European Court of Human Rights is expected to issue a decision regarding a case brought by Nikos Androulakis. The court decided in December to examine the matter. A ruling is anticipated by June 26. The European Court is expected to review the case in 2026. The court previously decided in December 2025 to examine the appeal. The case concerns allegations that Androulakis was not effectively represented during monitoring and that the AHT does not comply with a decision from the Council of the Prosecution. A decision by the European Court of Human Rights must be implemented between Tuesday and Wednesday.

The European Parliament passed a resolution stating that Russia bears full responsibility for actions in the airspace of Poland, Estonia, and Romania. Commentators suggest the EU must move from verbal condemnation to active defense reinforcement in the east. Expert Gerry Mortimer discussed the matter following the resolution's adoption. The resolution was adopted several hours ago, according to the report. Members of the European Parliament condemned the actions as reckless and provocative. According to the report, approximately 20 drones entered Polish airspace in early September, and one drone was recorded in Romania on September 13. Expert Mortimer discussed the necessity of launching countermeasures from longer distances to improve detection capabilities. The European Parliament passed a resolution today condemning deliberate Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.

The European Parliament's budget proposal includes new taxes on cryptocurrencies, digital giants, and carbon. The proposal aims to address increasing spending trends within Europe.

The new definition will be based on the absence of consent rather than solely the absence of resistance. France had already integrated the concept of consent into its national definition several months ago.