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The beaches where Allied forces landed on 6th June 1944 have officially been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, giving Normandy’s D-Day sites international recognition and new responsibilities for their preservation. But what does this mean for Normandy and its beaches?

WRNC recently conducted a sit-down interview with the Member of the European Parliament (MEP), Thomas Pellerin-Carlin, during which topics such as European identity, security and defence policy, energy security and the future of Ukraine within the European Union were discussed. The interview is available on YouTube and as a podcast on our website, in addition to this article. Here's what he told us.

On Wednesday, 12th August 2026, the sky will offer a spectacular astronomical sight: a solar eclipse visible across large parts of Europe, including Normandy. While some regions of the world will experience a total solar eclipse, observers in Normandy will witness a partial one. Here's all you need to know!

The 9th of May was the 40th anniversary of the first official "Europe Day", which celebrates the European community and the shared values of EU member states. In Caen, the "Fête de l'Europe" brought together elected representatives from national and European politics, alongside volunteers from public organisations and charities.