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- 1France can't count on ECB to fix debt woes, central bank chief says●France can’t count on ECB to fix debt woes, central bank chief says
The head of France's central bank has warned that the European Central Bank will not step in to resolve France's debt problems, stressing that the country must address its fiscal situation on its own. The remarks underline growing concern over France's public finances and its budget deficit, and put pressure on the French government to deliver credible consolidation measures rather than rely on external monetary support.
- 2Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats over settlement goods ban●Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban
Israel has revoked the credentials of Dutch diplomats working in the West Bank, a move reported by France 24. The decision comes in response to the Netherlands' ban on goods imported from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The diplomatic dispute highlights growing friction between Israel and European governments over settlement policy and trade measures tied to the occupied territories.