By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
Von der Leyen and Erdoğan Face Tense Dinner Amid EU-Turkey Rift
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will dine with Turkish President Recep Tayyi
Estonia and Ukraine Sign Drone Pact to Strengthen Defence Industry Ties
Estonian PM Kristen Michal and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a pact to deepen cooperation on drones and defence technology.
Uruguay Warns EU: Ratify Mercosur Deal or Lose South America to China
Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin warns the EU that stalling on the Mercosur trade deal will open the door for China. Montevideo has
IOC Provisionally Lifts Suspension of Russian Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, enabling athletes to return to
Hungary's New Government Shuts Down State Broadcaster, Vows to End Propaganda
Hungary's national television and radio channels went dark on Tuesday after the new government of Prime Minister Péter Magyar dismissed mana
Trump Revives Greenland Acquisition Push at NATO Summit in Ankara
Donald Trump has renewed his demand for US control over Greenland, claiming Denmark neglects the Arctic territory's security. The remarks ov
Sweden's GlobalEye to Replace NATO's Aging Surveillance Fleet
NATO has chosen Saab's GlobalEye to replace its 14 Boeing E-3A aircraft, which have been in service since 1982. The Swedish-made system offe
Von der Leyen and Rutte Urge European NATO Members to Shoulder More Defence Burden
Ursula von der Leyen and Mark Rutte insist NATO must become more European to stay transatlantic. They highlight interoperability and increas
European Parliament Demands Probe into Infantino Over Trump-Influenced Balogun Red Card Reversal
A group of MEPs has launched an initiative urging EU football associations to demand a FIFA investigation into the reversal of Folarin Balog
Germany Debates Revoking Temporary Protection for Military-Age Ukrainian Men
Over 265,000 Ukrainian men aged 23-60 live in Germany under temporary protection. The EU may allow member states to revoke that status for m
NATO Summit in Ankara: Trump's Demands and European Unity Tested
NATO members gather in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by US President Trump's demands and divisions over Iran and Greenland. Meanwhile, a