By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Paris Protests Surge After Murder of 11-Year-Old Lyhanna
Over 10,000 protesters gathered in Paris to demand accountability after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. Critics accuse French authorities
EU Revives Push to Sanction Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
The European Union has included Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, in its 21st sanctions package. Hungary's new governme
France Bars Israeli Minister Smotrich Amid Western Crackdown on Settlement Expansion
France has barred Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, accusing him of promoting annexation and settlement e
Sánchez Rejects EU Deregulation Push, Calls for 'Good Rules' Over Fewer Laws
Pedro Sánchez warns that deregulation risks repeating the mistakes that led to the 2008 financial crisis. He calls for 'good rules' rather t
Zelenskyy Intensifies Diplomatic Push to Force Russia into Peace Talks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is rallying European allies to force Russia into peace talks. He highlights Ukraine's strong frontline positions and lon
Albanian PM Edi Rama Shares AI Video of Himself in Miniskirt to Mock Influencers
Edi Rama shared an AI video of himself in a miniskirt to criticize influencers protesting a luxury resort. The project, linked to Jared Kush
Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Facilities in Southern Russia and Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and occupied Crimea, causing fires at key fuel depots. The strikes target
Poland-Ukraine Rift Deepens Over Naming of Military Unit After Controversial UPA
Ukraine named an elite unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), triggering a major diplomatic row with Poland. Polish President Karol
EU Prepares 21st Russia Sanctions Package, Focus on Oil Cap and Shadow Fleet
Brussels is finalizing a new sanctions package to tighten the oil price cap and crack down on Russia's shadow fleet. The proposal may delay
Swiss Business and Unions Unite Against Immigration Cap Ahead of Sunday Vote
Switzerland's business leaders and unions are jointly opposing a hard-right initiative to cap immigration, warning it would harm the economy
Lavrov Rejects Talks, Says Military Action Will Decide Ukraine War
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected Ukraine's call for direct talks, calling Zelenskyy's open letter 'rude' and insisting milita
Orbán Returns to Brussels for Far-Right Gathering After Hungarian Election Setback
Viktor Orbán will attend a Patriots for Europe gathering in Brussels next week, his first return since his April election defeat. The visit