By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Magyar's Brussels Visit, Energy Crisis, and EU's Russia Dilemma
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar heads to Brussels to unlock €10 billion in frozen EU funds. The IEA warns the Strait of Hormuz crisis
IEA Chief Warns Strait of Hormuz Crisis Poses Greatest Energy Security Threat in Modern History
The International Energy Agency warns the world is facing the biggest energy security crisis in modern history due to the Strait of Hormuz s
US Strikes Iranian Drones in Second Attack Amid Fragile Ceasefire Talks
US forces hit four Iranian attack drones and a ground control station in Bandar Abbas, the second strike in three days. The action comes as
Meloni's Foreign Policy Pivot: Italy Distances from US and Israel
Giorgia Meloni's government faces growing tensions with the US and Israel, historic allies. A call for EU sanctions on an Israeli minister a
Hungary's New PM Magyar Heads to Brussels to Reset EU Ties and Unlock Frozen Funds
Péter Magyar travels to Brussels for talks with Ursula von der Leyen, aiming to reset Hungary's EU relations. The main goal is to unlock €10
Meloni Turns Up Heat on Brussels for Fiscal Relief as Energy Costs Bite
Giorgia Meloni has intensified her attacks on the EU, calling it a 'bureaucratic behemoth' as she pushes for fiscal flexibility to address I
Hungarian Parliament Reverses Orbán's ICC Withdrawal in Landmark Vote
Hungary's parliament voted overwhelmingly to reverse the withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, initiated last year by former Pri
Europe Must Use All Tools to Defend Trade Order, France's Haddad Warns
France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad calls on Europe to use all available tools to counter aggressive foreign trade practices. He wa
Russian Threats to Diplomats Derail EU Debate on Direct Talks with Moscow
Russia's weekend air strikes on Kyiv included a hypersonic Oreshnik missile and were followed by Kremlin calls for diplomats to leave the ca
Trump's Gaza Reconstruction Fund Remains Empty Despite Pledges, Source Says
The Board of Peace's Gaza reconstruction fund, administered by the World Bank, has received no money from donors. Member countries pledged b
UK and Poland Sign Major Defence Treaty as Starmer Seeks Closer EU Ties
Keir Starmer and Donald Tusk signed a major defence treaty in London, covering military assistance, technology transfer, and cybersecurity.
Cyprus Neighbourhood Social Workers Combat Poverty with Personalised Support
Cyprus's Neighbourhood Social Worker programme has helped 4,000 people with tailored support, from autism care to job searches. The initiati