By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
EU Commission Launches Five Joint Defence Projects to Boost Cooperation
The European Commission has announced five new large-scale defence projects focused on drones, maritime security, space, air power, and miss
EU Prepares Retaliation if China Fails to Meet October Trade Deadline, von der Leyen Warns
Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the EU will retaliate against China if it fails to address unfair trade practices by October. The Commi
Lithuanian Schoolgirl Wins Bundeswehr Tank Ride in NATO Essay Contest
A Lithuanian schoolgirl won a ride in a Bundeswehr tank after winning a NATO essay contest. The prize comes as Germany prepares to permanent
Ukraine Frontline Stalls in June as Russian Offensive Loses Steam
Russian forces gained just 30 square kilometers in Ukraine in June, extending a slowdown that began in late 2025. Ukrainian counterattacks r
Interpol Red Notice Issued for Ukrainian Woman in Monaco Bombing
Interpol has issued a red notice for 39-year-old Anastasiia Berezovska, the main suspect in a bomb attack in Monaco. The explosion injured m
Ukraine and Moldova Advance EU Accession Talks with External Relations Cluster
EU countries have unanimously agreed to open the external relations cluster for Ukraine and Moldova. A formal ceremony is expected on 14 Jul
Lithuania Moves to Lift Nuclear Weapons Ban Following Finland's Lead
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has declared the country's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases obsolete. F
Former US NATO Envoy Says Trump's Anger at Allies Is 'Exaggeration'
Kurt Volker, a former US ambassador to NATO, says Donald Trump's anger at European allies for not supporting the US-led war in Iran is an 'e
Tourism-Driven Rent Hikes Squeeze Locals Across Southern Europe
Greeks face the steepest tourism-driven rent increases in Europe, at €342 per year since 2019. Spain, Portugal, and Italy also see significa
Kyiv Death Toll Reaches 30 After Russia's Largest Drone and Missile Barrage
Ukraine's emergency services confirmed 30 dead in Kyiv after Russia's largest attack on the capital. The Red Cross warehouse was destroyed,