By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
G20 finance chiefs meet in Asheville amid US pressure on Iran and tariffs
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the world's largest economies meet in Asheville, North Carolina, hosted by a US administra
Sánchez links Ceuta migrant surge to far-right disinformation
Pedro Sánchez says the mass crossing into Ceuta is still being probed and accuses far-right networks of spreading disinformation. Madrid has
Macron in Stockholm to finalize €4.3bn frigate deal with Sweden
Emmanuel Macron arrives in Stockholm to sign a €4.3 billion deal for four French frigates. The agreement also includes a framework to boost
UN panel: states must pay broad reparations for slave trade
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has issued a landmark legal interpretation. It says states must implement compr
Iceland's referendum rejects EU membership talks, dimming enlargement hopes
Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against resuming EU membership negotiations. The result freezes the island's EU bid and raises questions abo
Iceland's referendum rejects EU membership talks, dimming enlargement hopes
Icelanders have voted against restarting EU membership negotiations, putting the island's accession hopes on hold. The result complicates th
Lausanne Grand Slam closes with five golds and a Swiss debut to remember
The first Lausanne Grand Slam wrapped up with five gold medals decided in front of a passionate Swiss crowd. Double world champion Joshiro M
De Villepin edges toward 2027 bid as Faure enters Socialist primary
Dominique de Villepin says he will confirm his candidacy once the campaign begins, ruling out a primary. Olivier Faure announces his partici
Iceland's No vote leaves EU enlargement momentum in question
Icelanders narrowly rejected reopening EU accession talks, with 52.8% voting No. Brussels says it respects the choice, but the result could
Iceland's No vote: four lessons from the EU accession referendum
Icelanders voted 52.8% to 47.2% against resuming EU accession negotiations. The result reflects deep concerns over fishing rights and a star
Iceland rejects resuming EU accession talks in narrow referendum
Iceland has voted against resuming EU accession talks, with 52.5% rejecting the proposal. The result, announced after a tense night, puts th
Lausanne Grand Slam 2026: Swiss Judo Celebrates Historic Day
Lausanne hosted a landmark judo day as the 2028 World Championships were awarded to Switzerland. The Grand Slam opened with adaptive judo at