By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Le Pen challenges Zelenskyy to debate as she vows to cut Ukraine aid
Marine Le Pen says she is ready to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending French aid to Ukraine, citing strained finances. Zelenskyy cou
Syria detains militia commander linked to 2013 coastal massacres
Ali Kayali, known as Mihrac Ural, has been arrested by Syrian intelligence while attempting to flee. He is accused of commanding militias th
Ireland's Byrne sees EU budget deal by Christmas despite divisions
Ireland's European affairs minister, Thomas Byrne, believes EU leaders can still reach a deal on the bloc's long-term budget by Christmas. H
White House press secretary mocks China's toilets in interview
Katie Zacharia, appointed less than a week ago, said China lacked 'proper toilets' in an interview. She also faced questions about her bar e
Kyiv seeks European air defence and satellite alternatives as US support wavers
Kyiv is pursuing European substitutes for American air defence systems and Starlink satellite communications. A senior Ukrainian official sa
Zurich tops European cities for income left after rent
A new report reveals stark differences in disposable income after rent across European cities. Zurich tops the list with €9,140 left monthly
EU lawmaker urges visa ban for Russians while Ukraine war continues
Dirk Gotink, a Dutch MEP from the European People's Party, argues the EU should halt the full range of visas for Russians as long as Moscow'
Coach and freight train collide near Channel Tunnel, injuring 19 in northern France
A coach collided with a freight train near the Channel Tunnel entrance in Coquelles, northern France, on Thursday evening. At least 19 peopl
Zelenskyy set for Budapest visit as Kyiv and Budapest pursue diplomatic thaw
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been invited to Budapest for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution on 23 October. The invitation fol
Porto police clear housing protest camp, dozens reported injured
Porto police cleared a housing protest camp in Praça D. João I early Thursday. Organisers say at least 35 people were injured, including two
Madrid's Puerta del Sol housing protest endures after two weeks
After two weeks, Madrid's Puerta del Sol housing protest shows fatigue but also organization. Demonstrators face eviction threats from regio
Norway weighs letting its €2tn fund back nuclear arms makers
A government-appointed commission in Norway has proposed lifting the ban on investing in nuclear weapons makers. The change would allow the