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06:36for Europe. We know in the past she has campaigned to take France out of the Eurozone, out of
06:42the European Union. Does she inevitably need to now soften her stance and become more palatable
06:47to Brussels? Well, already in, well, the last presidential elections in 2022, Marine Le Pen
06:55supported a policy which is to improve the European Union as insiders. So our policy is not
07:02for exit. Our policy is to join forces with other governments, with other nations in order to improve the EU
07:11functioning. And I can say as a member of the European Parliament that we have already managed to get many
07:19results in the past months here in the European Parliament. So that shows it is possible. I can give you
07:26some examples. Return regulation, less, well, cutting the red tape, the omnibus
07:32regulations and so on and so on. So I'm confident this will be an opportunity for all, not only for
07:39French people, but also for other European nations.
07:42OK, Fabrice Lageri, that's all we have time for, I'm afraid. But thank you for joining us this morning on
07:47Europe Today. I'm sure we'll be following this story very, very closely over the coming weeks and months. May I
07:52back to you?
07:53We will indeed, Mary Gwynne. Thank you so much. We'll come back to you a little bit later on the
07:57programme. But now moving on to Ankara, where NATO leaders are meeting for their second day of talks.
08:02After US President Donald Trump reignited the confrontation over Greenland and lashed out at other allies over Iran. For more,
08:10we can go straight over to Ankara and bring in our NATO correspondent, Shona Murray.
08:14Good morning, Shona. So look, Donald Trump arrived yesterday and almost straight away berated his allies. Tell us more.
08:22Well, good morning, Maeve. That's right. I mean, even the most seasoned NATO diplomats have been saying for the past
08:27few weeks that this summit would be straightforward,
08:30that it would pass off without instance because of the numbers being pledged and spent on defence.
08:36$50 billion yesterday at the NATO Defence Industry Forum. But the idea was that Donald Trump would be placated by
08:43that.
08:44But of course, he had other plans. The first moment he basically touched down here in Ankara, he lambasted allies
08:50over not helping him in the war in Iran.
08:51And then, as you said, he reignited that confrontation with Denmark over the US trying to control Greenland.
08:59Take a listen. Greenland doesn't help Denmark. Denmark doesn't spend money to really help Greenland.
09:08But it's an important part for the United States. And it's surrounded by China ships and Russian ships.
09:15And that's not going to happen. The ships is it's not going to happen.
09:19It was Greenland that it might and it continues to be that should be controlled by the United States, not
09:26by Denmark.
09:28Now, the Prime Minister of Denmark obviously responded saying Greenland is not for sale, but it's obviously tarnished somewhat this
09:35summit.
09:35Then, moreover, overnight, Maeve, we know that the United States launched strikes against Iran in command and control centres.
09:42So there's a real concern that that might overshadow today's proceedings, which, of course, we're supposed to be talking about
09:46Ukraine,
09:47the war in Ukraine and also the defence of the European continent.
09:51Of course, Donald Trump is due to meet Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, today, this afternoon around 2.30.
09:57But still, you know, it's not really as straightforward as NATO allies had hoped. Maeve?
10:01Hearing some big announcements coming out of that summit there on spending, Shona, did that not please President Donald Trump?
10:10Well, certainly there was. I mean, $50 billion on tanks, submarines, Patriot systems, interceptors, and, of course, about $10 to
10:18$20 billion on drones,
10:20anti-drone technology, which is obviously important for modern warfare.
10:23So the idea was that that would settle, you know, Donald Trump's claims that Canada and Europe have fallen behind
10:30over the past few decades when it comes to defence spending.
10:33But I sat down with the Foreign Affairs Minister of Canada, Anita Nand, and I asked her about Canada's pledges.
10:40We see the Russian threat moving further and further north towards the Arctic Circle.
10:46And we therefore need to be at all times prepared across various domains.
10:5440% of Canada's landmass is in the Arctic.
10:5870% of our coastline is in the Arctic.
11:02These submarines make sense from a threat perspective, from a geopolitical perspective,
11:11but also in terms of ensuring that we are scaling up in areas that will defend and protect the homeland.
11:21Do you think the issue with Greenland and Donald Trump is over now?
11:24Do you think that's settled?
11:25Canada stands with Denmark and Greenland.
11:28And we, in fact, opened a consulate in Greenland in early February.
11:34And so I'll be meeting with the Foreign Minister of Denmark today.
11:40I'm sure we will discuss the importance of continuing to uphold the support for territorial integrity and state sovereignty.
11:48And as for future predictions, very difficult to say.
11:55But all that for Canada means that we are fundamentally supporters of international law and of multilateralism,
12:05including the principle of state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
12:09How important is it that Canada is working with Germany and Norway?
12:13That's very much the focus of Canada's foreign policy and our work to ensure that we're not only focused on
12:22the Arctic,
12:23but also NATO's eastern flank, where our largest military operation is Operation Reassurance in Latvia,
12:30where we lead the multinational brigade group and will do so at least until 2029.
12:38Do you think that Ukraine has turned the tide somewhat on the war in Ukraine, the Russian invasion of Ukraine?
12:44I do.
12:44I will say that there is every reason to see Ukraine as having the capability, the expertise and the know
12:58-how on the battlefield to fight and win this war.
13:02Countries around the world are seeking out the expertise of the Ukrainian armed forces and President Zelensky's overall strategy in
13:12the war.
13:13Always keeping in mind the importance of territorial integrity and state sovereignty, again, of Ukraine.
13:20The Donbass area, this is Ukrainian territory.
13:25Crimea, this is Ukrainian territory.
13:28We must never forget that.
13:30Do you think it's going to come back, Crimea?
13:31I do.
13:32And I will say Ukraine is going to win this war.
13:37And then just final question, Minister, as a woman, because we saw this picture that Donald Trump posted by Georgia
13:45Maloney,
13:46who's going to be at this summit today, saying there should be a restraining order.
13:50And they used to be close friends.
13:51Obviously, they've fallen out.
13:52Well, of course, Canada's approach to diplomacy is very much about the policy initiatives that we are undertaking with many
14:02countries, Italy included.
14:04You mentioned our relationship with Europe earlier in the interview.
14:11I'll just say, of course, this is a time where, from a Canadian perspective, we are encouraging women to run
14:21for public office and to seek leadership positions.
14:28And for more on the outcomes of that NATO summit in Ankara and Shona Murray's reporting, you can visit Euronews
14:33.com.
14:34But now it is time for our World Cup segment.
14:42Well, reigning world champions, Argentina enjoyed a dramatic night coming from 2-0 down to win,
14:48thanks to a stunning late intervention from the superstar Lionel Messi, who set up one goal before scoring the winner.
14:55Egypt, as you can imagine, is left devastated and also complaining about controversial calls during the game
15:00and saying the tournament is rigged in favour of Argentina.
15:03Meanwhile, Switzerland progressed at the expense of Colombia.
15:06After 120 goalless minutes, the round of 16's first penalty shootout was needed,
15:12with the Swiss holding their nerve to win 4-3.
15:15Meanwhile, everyone is still talking about the Belgian Red Devils win over the US earlier this week
15:20and the fact that Foller and Bellagoon was allowed to play.
15:23It's even top of the agenda in Strasbourg today, where MEPs are gathering for their regular plenary session.
15:29So let's head back now to the European Parliament in Strasbourg
15:32and bring in once again our correspondent, Marit Gwynn.
15:35Marit, look, a group of MEPs have signed a letter calling for an investigation here.
15:40Will this have any impact?
15:44Well, yes, exactly, Maeve.
15:45This row has now reached the corridors of the European Parliament here in Strasbourg.
15:50And as you said, a group of MEPs yesterday addressing a letter to the 27 football associations
15:57of the European Union urging them now to request an official investigation
16:01into the decision-making process that led FIFA to overturn that suspension on US striker Follerin Balogon
16:11that allowed him to play in that round of 16 match against Belgium in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
16:18Of course, Belgium in the end winning that match 4-1.
16:20But there is a sense of outrage here over the way that Donald Trump personally interfered, pressured Gianni Infantino,
16:29who is the FIFA president, into lifting this suspension to allow the US striker to be able to play.
16:37One MEP behind this initiative saying it's a disgrace, that this is a perversion of justice.
16:43And so the message is clear from Strasbourg.
16:45We haven't had a response to that letter yet.
16:48But MEPs here saying that political meddling has no place in football
16:53and that crucially, the rules of the game have to be respected, Maeve.
16:57OK, Mary Gwynn, thank you so much for that live broadcast there from Strasbourg.
17:00And now, as we enter the quarterfinal stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026,
17:05we were curious to hear how people were feeling about this year's standout stars.
17:10So we sent our reporter, Adnan Liel, to the streets of Brussels to find out who their favourites have been
17:15so far.
17:16Clearly for me, Messi, because he's been playing exceptional level, he's played way better than in 2022.
17:23Allend, he's doing something historical for Norway.
17:26And he also has, like, a natural ability with the ball. He's just a beast.
17:31The best performance I think anyone has ever had in this World Cup is Fosinha.
17:35I think Mbappé, that's what at least I heard around, because as Italian I'm not following so much.
17:41Honestly, I think that Hakimi has proven many, many times that he was a great player and let's go Morocco.
17:47Olyseo, Mbappé.
17:48Talent for the way that he played and the way that he scored two goals against Brazil also makes me
17:54sad, because I also like Brazil.
17:55It's either Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappé.
17:59So, in the case of our team, Portugal, we'd say Diogo Costa, our goalkeeper, definitely.
18:04And for the other teams, I would say Kylian Mbappé.
18:07Our team is definitely Diogo Costa, also the best-looking one, if we can say that, not only for Portugal,
18:12but from the whole World Cup.
18:15And let us know who you think the best player has been so far.
18:18You can always write to us here at Europe Today at Euronews.com.
18:22And of course, there'll be no World Cup final tonight, but the quarterfinals will get underway tomorrow with France facing
18:28Morocco.
18:30So may the best team win.
18:32But that brings this edition of Europe Today to an end.
18:35So lovely to have you with us, as always.
18:38Have a lovely day.
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