Daily brief
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine is not imminent. He also faces opposition from German political figures, including Friedrich Merz, who reject his proposals for turning the EU into a 'debt union'. Macron has set a June deadline for an economic reset.
Marine Le Pen faces an appeal trial in a graft case (ongoing coverage).
Mali refuses to negotiate the release of a French agent held for six months.
A teenager was sentenced to 17 years for killing a ride-hail driver in Marseille.
France called for the removal of a UN human rights official over remarks on Israel.