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French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez says he is determined to stop Kanye West’s June concert at Marseille’s Vélodrome amid a wave of antisemitism controversy surrounding the artist; local leaders have expressed opposition to the show, and the case follows broader European moves to restrict the performer's appearances.
Germany's Interior Ministry has banned the right-wing extremist Compact magazine, citing its role in inciting hatred against Jews, migrants, and democracy. Authorities conducted raids in four states to confiscate assets and evidence. The ban also extends to Compact's subsidiary, Conspect Film, and prohibits any continuation of their activities. The AfD party criticized the ban as a threat to press freedom.
The Russian Interior Ministry has drafted a law proposing that foreigners visiting Russia sign an "agreement of loyalty," which would prohibit them from hindering the activities of Russian authorities, discrediting state policies, denying traditional family values, or showing disrespect for Russian cultural values. The proposal is expected to be sent to the State Duma for consideration, although it is unclear if a physical agreement form would be required. A similar proposal in 2021 did not progress beyond the Interior Ministry.
Only 77% of shelters in Ukraine are ready to receive citizens and perform their functions, and they can accommodate only 43% of Ukraine's population, according to the Minister of Internal Affairs. The government has prepared a register of all shelters with photos, videos, and the names of responsible officials. President Volodymyr Zelensky ordered a full audit of all shelters in the capital and throughout the country after the death of three people in Kyiv due to the lack of physical access to a shelter during an enemy strike.