By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Sánchez Downplays Trump's Trade Threat, Calls US Ties 'Very Positive'
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez described US-Spain ties as 'very positive' after Trump threatened to end all trade. Sánchez highlighted
Trump Threatens 'Hard' Strikes on Iran as Ceasefire Collapses at NATO Summit
Trump warned of further strikes on Iran, declaring the June ceasefire over. Iran's military threatens retaliation against any US incursion.
Trump Offers Ukraine License to Produce Patriot Interceptors Domestically
Trump says the US will license Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors, addressing Kyiv's six-month lobbying effort. The move could ease sup
EU Faces Steep Challenge to Refill Gas Storage as Winter Approaches and Prices Rise
EU gas storage stood at just 28% capacity at the start of the summer injection season, the lowest in four years. Meeting the 90% target by N
EU Scales Back Visa Ban for Russian Combatants After French and Italian Objections
EU ambassadors are discussing a revised proposal to ban visas for Russian combatants, limited to short-stay visas and those who directly fou
EU Funds Budapest's First Social Housing in 25 Years, Converting a Former School
Budapest is converting a former school into its first new social housing in 25 years, with 80% EU funding. The pilot project aims to address
Gulf States Urge Restraint as US-Iran Tensions Escalate After Strikes
Iran struck Qatari and Saudi tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and attacked Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting Gulf states to call for restraint. T
Can Trump Unilaterally Cut Trade with Spain? Legal and Practical Limits
Trump's threat to cut all trade with Spain faces legal and practical barriers. EU trade policy is an exclusive competence, and US law caps t
Fake News Campaign Targets Germany's East-West Divide Ahead of State Elections
A network linked to pro-Russian influence operations has produced at least 49 fake videos and 12 falsified newspaper covers targeting German
Spain Proposes €850 Billion Annual EU Joint Borrowing Plan
Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo will pitch a new common debt mechanism to euro-area finance ministers in Brussels. The proposal calls
NATO Summit in Ankara: Trump Revives Greenland Claim, Stirs Tensions with Allies
Trump revived his claim that the US should control Greenland, prompting Danish PM Frederiksen to reaffirm sovereignty. The issue is unlikely
NATO Summit in Ankara: Trump Revives Greenland Bid, EU Seeks Greater Autonomy
Trump's Greenland comments dominate the NATO summit in Ankara. EU leaders push for a more European NATO. Serbia's EU accession talks stall a