By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU Commission Drafts Enlargement Reforms to Reclaim Initiative from Member States
The European Commission is drafting proposals to reform the EU enlargement process, seeking to reassert its role as member states advance co
Tirana Sees Largest Anti-Government Protest Over Trump-Linked Resort in Protected Area
Tens of thousands gathered in Tirana on Saturday in the largest protest yet against a Trump-linked resort in a protected area. The 'Pink Fla
Le Pen and Bardella Present United Front Ahead of Paris Court Ruling on 2027 Candidacy
A Paris appeals court will decide on Tuesday whether Marine Le Pen can run in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen and National Rally pres
At Khamenei's Funeral, Eulogist Urges Killing of Trump as Iran-US Tensions Simmer
At the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a eulogist publicly called for the assassination of US President Donald Trump.
Serbia's Ex-PM Brnabić: 'We Are Not Little Russians' as Belgrade Balances EU and Ukraine Ties
Ana Brnabić rejects the stereotype of Serbia as a Russian satellite, citing €60 million in aid to Ukraine since 2022. She also voices frustr
France Sees Nationwide Protests Demanding Comprehensive Law Against Sexual Violence
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in cities across France on Saturday, calling for a comprehensive law against sexual violence. The m
Starmer Calls Resignation 'Intensely Personal' as UK Labour Prepares for Successor
Keir Starmer described his resignation as British prime minister as an 'intensely personal' decision. He cautioned his likely successor, And
Ukraine Strikes Oil Infrastructure Near Saint Petersburg, Zelenskyy Confirms
Ukraine struck oil infrastructure near Saint Petersburg, targeting revenue for Russia's war effort. Kyiv also hit a military target in Krons
Soviet WWII Artillery Piece Recovered from Neisse River in Eastern Germany
A Soviet 76 mm infantry gun from the Second World War was recovered from the Neisse river near Forst, Germany. The weapon, preserved in mud
20,000 Protest AfD Party Conference in Erfurt, Germany
Around 20,000 people marched in Erfurt to protest the far-right Alternative for Germany party's annual conference. Police described the prot
Ireland's EU Presidency Tainted by Alumina Exports to Russia
Ireland's eighth EU presidency is overshadowed by revelations that Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia, aiding Moscow's war effort. Ukrainia
Romanian Men Jailed for London Stabbing of Iranian Journalist on Tehran's Orders
George Stana and Nandito Badea were jailed for a knife attack on Iran International presenter Pouria Zeraati outside his Wimbledon home. The