By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
South Korea's Lee Jae Myung in Brussels: From K-pop to K2 Tanks, a Strategic Pivot to Europe
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Brussels for a summit with EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen. The talks span
US and Iran Trade Strikes as EU Rolls Out New Sanctions on Russia
Iran launched a missile attack on a US air base in Jordan following President Trump's accusation that Tehran was behind the downing of an Am
Taiwan's Deputy Minister Warns Europe: A Chinese Attack Would Hit the Global Economy
Taiwan's deputy foreign minister warns that a Chinese attack would disrupt global semiconductor supply chains, affecting Europe and the worl
Paris Protests Surge After Murder of 11-Year-Old Lyhanna
Over 10,000 protesters gathered in Paris to demand accountability after the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. Critics accuse French authorities
EU Revives Push to Sanction Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
The European Union has included Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, in its 21st sanctions package. Hungary's new governme
France Bars Israeli Minister Smotrich Amid Western Crackdown on Settlement Expansion
France has barred Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, accusing him of promoting annexation and settlement e
Sánchez Rejects EU Deregulation Push, Calls for 'Good Rules' Over Fewer Laws
Pedro Sánchez warns that deregulation risks repeating the mistakes that led to the 2008 financial crisis. He calls for 'good rules' rather t
Zelenskyy Intensifies Diplomatic Push to Force Russia into Peace Talks
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is rallying European allies to force Russia into peace talks. He highlights Ukraine's strong frontline positions and lon
Albanian PM Edi Rama Shares AI Video of Himself in Miniskirt to Mock Influencers
Edi Rama shared an AI video of himself in a miniskirt to criticize influencers protesting a luxury resort. The project, linked to Jared Kush
Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Facilities in Southern Russia and Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and occupied Crimea, causing fires at key fuel depots. The strikes target
Brussels Sees Mass Protests Over Alleged Police Brutality Amid Education Cuts
On 8 June, large crowds in Brussels condemned what they described as excessive police force during recent demonstrations. The protests are r
Poland-Ukraine Rift Deepens Over Naming of Military Unit After Controversial UPA
Ukraine named an elite unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), triggering a major diplomatic row with Poland. Polish President Karol