The first bricks are still the same. One authority. One set of laws. One chain of command. If recognition is to be more than a headline, it must become pressure and support in the same paragraph.

French politicians bickered on Sunday over whether it is appropriate to hoist Palestinian flags outside town halls on the eve of the country's planned recognition of the State of Palestine.

The European Commission has decided to release around 550 million euros to Hungary to secure its support for the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.

Several French mayors plan to fly Palestinian flags on town halls, defying government orders. France is preparing to formally ...