Europeiska nyheter, 7 november 2026 — France: Jean-Luc Mélenchon unveils his presidential platform

Politics

France: Jean-Luc Mélenchon unveils his presidential platform

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leading left-wing candidate (LFI/The Left), held a rally in Le Bourget, north of Paris, to present the main proposals of his presidential platform.

Polling puts him at around 18%, and he is seeking to consolidate his position against Marine Le Pen (RN/PfE), who is polling at 34–37%.

Källa : Reuters, Euronews

Ukrainian front

Ukraine: A fresh wave of Russian strikes leaves Kyiv in a critical situation.

Overnight from 6 to 7 November, Russia launched 36 ballistic missiles and 172 drones at Kyiv and several Ukrainian regions. Energy infrastructure was severely damaged, causing cuts to electricity, water and heating supplies.

The Northern Bridge over the Dnipro was also damaged. These strikes are increasing pressure on the population as winter approaches.

Källa : Le Monde

Digital

Europe: Cross-border protests against the expansion of data centres

Civil society groups organised protests in several European countries, calling for a moratorium on large-scale data centres. Demonstrations were planned in Catalonia, where four mega-projects are facing opposition, as well as in Dublin, Paris, Denmark and Northern Ireland.

Opponents denounce the facilities' high electricity and water consumption, as well as their impact on local energy networks and the environment.

Källa : Euronews

Energy

Greece–Turkey: Ankara announces resolution of maritime dispute over electricity interconnector with Cyprus.

On 7 November, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that the dispute over navigation warnings (NAVTEX) relating to the planned electricity cable between Greece and Cyprus had been resolved.

The €1.9 billion strategic project is intended to connect the electricity grids of the two countries. Ankara's announcement could pave the way for work to resume in the eastern Mediterranean, although the terms of the agreement remain unclear.

Källa : Kathimerini

Energy

Northern Europe: UK and European energy markets move closer together

In an initiative published on 7 November, the leaders of Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark called for deeper energy cooperation with London.

They want, in particular, to pave the way for the UK's return to the European internal electricity market. The aim is to develop a major North Sea energy hub, particularly around renewable energy, while helping to stabilise prices.

Källa : The Guardian

Security

Poland: Five people killed in shooting in Kraków's Main Market Square.

A shooting left five people dead and more than ten injured on Saturday afternoon in Kraków's historic city centre. According to police, a man driving a car opened fire on passers-by. Two police officers were among those injured.

The suspect was apprehended by law enforcement officers and taken to hospital. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that an investigation had been opened to establish the circumstances and motives behind the attack.

Källa : Associated Press

Economy

Europe: OECD warns of inadequate retirement savings

According to projections in the *OECD Pensions Outlook 2026* report, in 22 of the 30 countries studied, mandatory pension schemes would not provide a replacement rate of 70% of gross earnings.

The gaps are particularly significant in Lithuania, where the estimated additional savings required amount to 20.7% of income. In Switzerland, the additional contributions needed would exceed €1,000 per month for a man on an average salary.

Källa : Euronews, OCDE

Italy: Foreign Minister targeted in pro-Russian cyberattack

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that his personal information had been published on the dark web by hackers he associates with pro-Russian networks.

Tajani also called on G7 countries to put hybrid warfare and cyberattacks against European infrastructure on the agenda of their next ministerial meeting.

Källa : Ministère italien des Affaires étrangères