France announces ban on 10 British anti-migrant activists

France and Germany have announced the deployment of troops to Greenland as part of a European security mission, responding to renewed threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Arctic territory. This decision follows high-level discussions in Washington involving U.S., Danish, and Greenlandic officials, highlighting the geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland's status.

Marine Le Pen's appeal trial continues today, following her conviction last spring for embezzling EU funds, which currently bars her from running for the presidency in 2027. The outcome of this trial is crucial for her political ambitions and the future of her party, the National Rally.

Ten British far-right activists have been banned from entering France due to their alleged involvement in reconnaissance and destruction activities targeting small boats used for migrant crossings in the English Channel. This action was taken by French authorities to prevent potential public disorder linked to their activities.

French authorities have banned ten British far-right activists associated with the group Raise the Colours due to their involvement in anti-migrant activities, which officials believe could incite public disorder. This decision reflects ongoing tensions surrounding migration issues in France, particularly in areas like Calais, where activists have been accused of harassing migrants.

For the first time since the end of World War II, France has reported more deaths than births, with 651,000 deaths compared to 645,000 births in 2025, indicating a significant demographic shift. This trend suggests that France's historical demographic advantage within the EU is diminishing as the nation grapples with an ageing population and declining birth rates.

The French interior ministry has banned 10 members of the British far-right group 'Raise the Colours' for their involvement in searching and destroying small migrant boats in the English Channel, as well as conducting propaganda activities. These individuals are now prohibited from entering or residing in France.

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the opening of a consulate in Greenland on February 6, following a decision made during President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the territory last year. This move is seen as a political signal to enhance France's presence in Greenland amid ongoing threats from former President Donald Trump regarding U.S. interests in the Arctic region.

The rise of far-right support in France is indicative of a broader trend seen in the US, UK, and Italy, as political disillusionment and a sense of being marginalized grow among the electorate. Professor Paul Smith from the University of Nottingham attributes this shift to what he describes as 'the politics of frustration.' As France approaches a post-Macron era, the political landscape is increasingly polarized.