By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
EU Prepares 21st Russia Sanctions Package, Focus on Oil Cap and Shadow Fleet
Brussels is finalizing a new sanctions package to tighten the oil price cap and crack down on Russia's shadow fleet. The proposal may delay
Swiss Business and Unions Unite Against Immigration Cap Ahead of Sunday Vote
Switzerland's business leaders and unions are jointly opposing a hard-right initiative to cap immigration, warning it would harm the economy
Lavrov Rejects Talks, Says Military Action Will Decide Ukraine War
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov rejected Ukraine's call for direct talks, calling Zelenskyy's open letter 'rude' and insisting milita
Orbán Returns to Brussels for Far-Right Gathering After Hungarian Election Setback
Viktor Orbán will attend a Patriots for Europe gathering in Brussels next week, his first return since his April election defeat. The visit
EU Faces Dual Test as Kosovo and Armenia Elections Signal Shifts in Russian Influence
Kosovo's incumbent party wins most votes but needs coalition; Armenia's pro-European PM secures majority despite Russian threats. EU defense
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect June 12: What Changes for Asylum and Borders
The EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum becomes fully operational on June 12, introducing stricter border checks and common asylum procedures.
Pashinyan Secures Strong Mandate for Pro-Western Shift in Armenian Election
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party leads with 51.2% of the vote, securing a strong mandate for a pro-Western ag
Ukraine's €90 Billion EU Loan: Where Will the Money Go?
The EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine will start disbursing in mid-June. Most funds are earmarked for defense, but Kyiv has kept its shoppin
UK, France, Germany Back Direct Ukraine-Russia Talks with US and EU Involvement
The UK, France, and Germany have endorsed a proposal for direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia to achieve a ceasefire. The joint statem
Armenia Vote Count Begins in Election That Could Redraw South Caucasus Map
Vote counting is underway in Armenia's parliamentary election, with PM Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party facing a pro-Russian oppositio
Series of Magnitude 5.2 Quakes Shakes Northern Evia, Felt in Athens
A series of earthquakes around magnitude 5.2 hit the northern Gulf of Evia on Sunday afternoon. Landslides were reported on local roads, but