Eurostar, French trains are disturbed by suspected unexploded WW2 bombs
Eurostar Train between London and northern France French train TGV, RER and TER Suspicious objects have been suspended after being found nearby Paris Gal NodParis North, railway station.
Social media claims about RER B-line report that the disruption was caused by suspected unexploded bombs in World War II.
French media said this was found during overnight maintenance works on the railway tracks of the Saint-Denis Commune and emergency services participated.
The results are expected to be severe travel disruptions.
Key Events
Paris Gal Nod It is Europe’s busiest railway station, with over 250 million passengers using all modes of transportation each year, which gives you an idea of the scale of the destruction this morning.
Opening in the morning: Europe’s “watershed” – what about now?
Jakub Krupa
European leaders reiterated their “continuous and firm support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity” on Thursday night, announcing plans to increase their defence spending significantly.
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen It is called “watershed moment” in Europe.
EU countries (without Hungary refused to sign a conclusion) believe that without Ukraine there would be no negotiations on Ukraine, and that any truce would only become part of a lasting and comprehensive peace agreement, and that Ukraine needs the most likely position to negotiate its future.
But the key is to make clear commitments cost more, generate more and simplify the procurement process Europe.
Since Donald Trump took office as U.S. president and raised questions on U.S. support for Europe, many EU countries have revised their defense spending targets, more with plans to do so in the coming weeks.
European leaders feel the best to be caught by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen:
I don’t think we have a lot of time. so [we need to] European Heavy: Spend, spend, spend on defense and deterrence.
The political signal from the European Council meeting last night, by Zelenskyyvery clear. Now, this is about the implementation of these decisions.
In addition, Zelenskyy and the U.S. said they are likely to meet next week, which is likely to sign a long-standing mineral agreement that could help advance the Trump-led peace process. However, there is still a lot of distrust and doubt about the US motivations and whether Russia is really ready to sit down and talk about peace as it continues to attack Ukraine.
Senior EU official, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa Other non-EU leaders, including the UK, will be reported tonight in their speech.
I will bring you all the reactions and other developments in Europe.
It is Friday, March 7, 2025,This is Life in Europe. It is Jakub Krupa here.
good morning.
Eurostar, French trains are disturbed by suspected unexploded WW2 bombs
Eurostar Train between London and northern France French train TGV, RER and TER Suspicious objects have been suspended after being found nearby Paris Gal NodParis North, railway station.
Social media claims about RER B-line report that the disruption was caused by suspected unexploded bombs in World War II.
French media said this was found during overnight maintenance works on the railway tracks of the Saint-Denis Commune and emergency services participated.
The results are expected to be severe travel disruptions.
