By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Why Hungary's New PM Péter Magyar Hesitates on Ukraine's EU Path
Hungary's new prime minister ended Budapest's veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks in June but is now blocking further progress. He cites mi
Strawberry Moon Rises Over Europe Tonight: What to Expect
The Strawberry Moon, June's full moon, rises over Europe this evening. It's not strawberry-colored, but a micromoon that appears smaller and
Spain Extends Anti-Crisis Measures, Launches 2027 Budget Process
Spain's cabinet approved an extension of anti-crisis measures, including fuel subsidies for hauliers and farmers, and updated macroeconomic
UK Leader Turnover Rivals Austria as Bulgaria Tops Europe's Instability Chart
Keir Starmer's resignation means the UK will have its seventh prime minister in ten years. Bulgaria tops the European leader turnover list w
Where in Europe Workers Keep the Least of Their Pay: Tax Burden Rankings
For a single person without children earning the average wage, the share of gross pay going to taxes and deductions ranges from 15.1% in Cyp
Europe Faces Triple Challenge: US Tariffs, Iran Talks, and Deadly Heatwave
The US and Iran agree to resume nuclear talks in Qatar amid heightened tensions. Europe battles a deadly heatwave linked to over 1,300 death
Putin Admits Fuel Shortage as Ukrainian Strikes Hit Russian Refineries
Ukrainian overnight strikes set fire to the Sloviansk refinery in southern Russia, killing one person. Putin admitted a 'certain deficit' of
Nawrocki Hosts Baltic and Romanian Presidents Amid Poland-Ukraine Tensions
Polish President Karol Nawrocki hosted an informal summit in Jurata with the presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Romania ahead of
Netanyahu Hails US-Brokered Israel-Lebanon Deal as Far Right and Hezbollah Push Back
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement on Friday aimed at ending decades of conflict. Prime Minister Netanyahu called i
Ukraine Strikes Russian Missile Factory as Both Sides Exchange Heavy Fire
Ukraine struck the Titan-Barrikady weapons plant in Volgograd, which produces components for the Oreshnik missile system. Russian attacks on
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on EU Over Digital Services Tax
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on European nations that adopt a digital services tax. He also warned that e
Klitschko Urges Ukraine to Follow Poland's Recovery Model at Gdańsk Conference
At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Mayor Vitali Klitschko called on Ukraine to adopt Poland's approach to infrastructure and mode