By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Hungary Returns Seized Oschadbank Assets as Budapest-Kyiv Relations Thaw
Hungary has returned €35 million, $40 million, and 9 kg of gold seized from Oschadbank employees in March. President Zelenskyy called it an
Magyar Meets Meloni: Hungary's PM-Elect Seeks New Chapter with Rome
Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar will meet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Thursday, with no official agenda released. The m
Catherine Ashton: Trump Views Trade as a Weapon, EU Must Adapt
Catherine Ashton, former EU High Representative and Trade Commissioner, argues that Donald Trump sees trade as a weapon to be used for lever
IMF Urges EU to Sharpen Energy Relief for Vulnerable Households
The IMF's Helge Berger says EU capitals have failed to target energy relief effectively. Untargeted subsidies risk benefiting the richest ho
US Pauses Hormuz Naval Escort Mission as Trump Cites Progress in Iran Peace Talks
The US pauses its naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump claiming progress in Iran peace talks. The blockade of Iranian po
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Breaking Ceasefire with Drone and Missile Barrage
Ukraine's foreign minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia broke a unilateral ceasefire with a massive drone and missile attack. Moscow's o
US Troop Withdrawal Threats Test Italy's Strategic Alliance with Washington
The US announcement of troop withdrawals from Germany and threats toward Italy have raised doubts about 12,000 US personnel stationed there.
Trump Escalates Feud with Pope Leo XIV Ahead of Rubio's Vatican Visit
Trump accuses Pope Leo XIV of aiding Iran's nuclear ambitions, despite the pontiff's consistent anti-nuclear stance. The feud threatens to o
Russian Strikes Kill 18 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy Condemns Ceasefire 'Cynicism'
Russian airstrikes killed at least 18 people across Ukraine on Tuesday, including 12 in Zaporizhzhia. President Zelenskyy denounced Moscow's
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas Visits Baku to Strengthen Strategic Ties with Azerbaijan
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Baku to deepen the strategic partnership with Azerbaijan, focusing on energy security and the Mid
Ukraine Strikes Russian Military Plant Over 1,500 km Inside Russia
Ukraine struck a military facility in Cheboksary, over 1,500 km from its border, using domestically-produced Flamingo cruise missiles. The a
Simeone and Arteta Duel for First Champions League Title in London Semifinal
Atlético Madrid and Arsenal meet in London with the tie level at 1-1. Diego Simeone and Mikel Arteta each aim to win their first Champions L