NATO intern arrested for espionage; Lagarde says she won't leave before year-end; Merz and Macron pledge rapid EU priorities work
A Canadian national of Chinese origin working as an intern at NATO has been arrested on suspicion of spying, ECB President Lagarde indicated she will stay until year-end but didn't rule out early exit, and German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron vowed to accelerate EU priorities ahead of potential Le Pen presidency.
A Canadian national of Chinese origin who was an intern at NATO has been arrested on suspicion of espionage for a third country and involvement in a criminal organization. The news was reported one hour ago.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that she will not leave her post before the end of the year, but did not rule out departing before the end of her term. She made this comment on July 23.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have pledged to work quickly on EU priorities, citing the potential of Marine Le Pen assuming power. Both leaders framed their urgency as an economic necessity rather than a way to constrain a future far-right French leader. Their statement was made on July 17.
