For the first time in history, the Eiffel Tower may be illuminated in the colors of the Republic of Moldova’s national flag to mark the 35th anniversary of the country’s independence.
More than 250,000 people have been evacuated due to wildfires in France and Spain. Both countries have requested assistance from their European Union partners as the fires continue to spread amid hot and dry weather.
Paris and Berlin intend to reignite Europe’s economic “engine” by focusing on artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and reducing the administrative burden on businesses.
Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland have called for a further relaxation of banking regulations in the European Union. According to the bloc’s largest economies, the current rules limit banks’ ability to lend to businesses and compete with U.S. financial institutions.
The Spanish national team became the first finalist of the 2026 World Cup after defeating France 2–0 in the semifinal match held on July 14 in Arlington (U.S.). The match took place on Bastille Day—a national holiday in France—but the French players were unable to match the festive spirit of their countrymen.
On Monday, Moldovan President Maia Sandu arrived in Paris to join some 30 leaders of the so-called Coalition of the Willing. The leaders of the defense alliance, which Moldova and North Macedonia have joined, gathered to participate in France’s national holiday—Bastille Day.
The French national team became the first semifinalist in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2–0 in a quarterfinal match held on July 9 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, U.S.
A group of flag bearers from the National Army’s Honor Guard Company will take part in a military parade organized in Paris to mark the National Day of the French Republic (Bastille Day), which is celebrated annually on July 14. This will be the second time Moldovan military personnel have participated in the parade.
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has not ruled out the possibility of stepping down early to participate in France’s political process. At the same time, the ECB president ruled out running for office herself or endorsing another candidate.
The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor is preparing for an unusual anniversary transformation. To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, France will create a large-scale light show that will transform one of America’s most recognizable symbols into a giant art installation.
