By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Ukraine Seeks License to Manufacture Patriot Systems for Europe
Zelenskyy aims to end the war before next winter, citing Russia's unwillingness to negotiate. He seeks US license to manufacture Patriot sys
Trump Urges Netanyahu to Restrain Lebanon Operations, Suggests Syria Tackle Hezbollah
Trump criticised Israel's Beirut strike as excessive and called for restraint. He suggested Syria's president is better placed to counter He
At G7 in Évian, Trump Tells Netanyahu to Curb Lebanon Strikes, Let Syria Handle Hezbollah
Trump questioned Netanyahu's tactics after a Beirut strike killed three. He said Israel should let Syria's President al-Sharaa handle Hezbol
EU Early School Leaving Falls to 9.1% in 2025, but Gaps Persist Across Member States
In 2025, 9.1% of EU youth aged 18–24 left school early, down from 11% a decade ago. Croatia recorded the lowest rate at 2.1%, while Romania
Ukrainian Drone Strike Sets Moscow Oil Refinery Ablaze After Russian Bombardment
A Ukrainian drone strike set a Moscow oil refinery ablaze, with Kyiv framing it as retaliation for Russia's intensified aerial campaign. The
EU Migration Pact: No Fines for Refusing Migrants, Only Flexible Contributions
The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum does not impose fines on member states that refuse to accept migrants. Instead, it offers a flexible s
Bolton: Trump Outmaneuvered by Iran in Nuclear Deal Negotiations
John Bolton says Iran played Donald Trump 'like a violin' in negotiations, sensing his desperation for a deal. Tehran secured more favorable
G7 Summit in Évian: Iran Deal, Ukraine, and Energy Security Top Agenda
Global leaders gather in Évian for the second day of the G7 summit, focusing on the US-Iran framework deal, the war in Ukraine, and energy s
EU Fails to Unite on Sanctions for Israeli Minister Ben Gvir Amid Growing Pressure
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed Monday that no unanimous agreement was reached on sanctioning Israeli National Security Minist
Ukraine and Moldova Launch EU Accession Talks After Two-Year Deadlock
Ukraine and Moldova opened the first phase of EU membership negotiations in Luxembourg on Monday, ending a two-year deadlock. The talks, hai
UK Parliament Renovation Delays Could Add £420 Million to Final Cost
The UK's National Audit Office warns that each year of delay in restoring the Houses of Parliament adds £320-420 million to the total cost.
Swedish Military IT Consultant Faces Trial for Alleged Attempt to Spy for Russia
A former Swedish military IT consultant faces trial for attempted espionage, accused of trying to hand over classified information to Russia