Denmark: An open economy, but a closed immigration system (part 1)
Europe • Dec 26, 2025, 6:00 PM
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FRANCE 24 heads north to the kingdom of Denmark. The Scandinavian country has been in the spotlight this year, holding the rotating presidency of the European Council from July to December and pushing forward its priorities such as migration and the energy transition – topics that we dive into in this show. In this first part of the programme, our focus is on defence and migration.
Today
Russia says Ukraine attacked Putin's home, Kyiv calls this 'lie'
Europe • 7:24 PM
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Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of having fired dozens of drones at one of President Vladimir Putin's homes, an accusation that Ukraine called a "lie" aimed at undermining US-led efforts to end the war. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who does n
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Why the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is a sticking point in Ukraine peace talks
Europe • 5:12 PM
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Control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in east Ukraine has remained one of the main sticking points in peace negotiations since Russia took control of it in March 2022. Zaporizhzhia's proximity to the front lines has sparked international fear
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Ukraine: Theatre in Mariupol reopens after three years
Europe • 4:37 PM
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A theatre that became a symbol of Russia’s 2022 siege of Mariupol has reopened after extensive restoration, Russian authorities said. State television showed a gala event and rebuilt interiors, including a marble staircase, columns and a large crystal ch
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Ukraine: What is blocking the peace deal negotiations?
Europe • 2:11 PM
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Speaking at a joint press conference, both US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were cautiously optimistic about negotiations over the 20-point peace plan for Ukraine. But progress made doesn't include issues of security g
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Ukraine talks: Peace plan '90% agreed' as Trump hosts Zelensky
Europe • 10:54 AM
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US President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida to discuss a draft peace framework aimed at ending Russia’s war. Ukraine is seeking long-term US security guarantees, with Zelensky saying he has asked Trump for commitmen
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Thorny questions remain despite positive meeting reports from Trump and Zelensky
Europe • 10:14 AM
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US President Donald Turmp and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky both reported progress on two of the most contentious issues regarding a peace deal in Ukraine: security guarantees for the country and the division of the eastern Donbas region, which Ru
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Live: Zelensky denounces 'lies' as Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting Putin residence in Novgorod
Europe • 6:19 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed Russian accusations that Kyiv had tried to attack President Vladimir Putin's residence in the Novgorod region as "another round of lies". Moscow earlier accused Ukraine of firing drones at
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US offered Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky said after talks with Trump
Europe • 12:43 AM
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The US has offered Ukraine "solid" security guarantees for the next 15 years with the possibility of an extension, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday after talks with the US president at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. Kyiv is seekin
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