Donald Trump has welcomed Britain’s approval of a new North Sea gas field, bringing renewed attention to the balance between domestic energy supplies, international markets and climate goals. The decision prompts fresh questions about how the project could affect energy security and the UK’s transition to cleaner power.

France’s budget standoff brings debt reduction, public services and household pressures into sharp focus. Explore how political deadlock and reported unrest could shape the country’s economic outlook, while distinguishing confirmed developments from possible risks.