By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Baltic States Face Radar Shortages Amid Drone Threats, European Defence Bottlenecks
The Baltic states urgently need more short-range radars to detect drones, but European defence bottlenecks are causing delays. Experts say i
Portugal Grounded: General Strike Shuts Transport, Schools, and Hospitals Over Labour Reforms
Portugal's general strike has left railway stations empty and airports disrupted. Unions are protesting government labour reforms that they
EU's Ukraine Diplomacy Under Scrutiny as MEPs Convene in Strasbourg
MEPs are meeting in Strasbourg to debate the EU's diplomatic approach to Ukraine. The session comes as the Iran conflict drives an energy sh
Trump's NATO Grievance Over Iran Strains Transatlantic Ties
US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Pudzer warns Trump is still upset with NATO allies for not assisting US operations in Iran. European refusals
JD Vance Condemns UK Police Response to Southampton Murder, Linking It to Migration
US Vice President JD Vance condemned UK police for handcuffing a dying student, Henry Nowak, after a stabbing in Southampton. Vance linked t
Starmer Warns Russia Could Attack NATO by 2030, Pledges UK Defence Spending Hike
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that Russia could attack a NATO member state within four years, based on Western intelligence. He pled
Kosovo's Former President Calls for Compromise to End Political Stalemate Before Snap Election
Kosovo holds its third parliamentary election in 18 months on Sunday after parliament failed to elect a president. Former President Vjosa Os
Albanian PM Claims Hybrid War Behind Protests Over Kushner-Linked Resort
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges a hybrid war is behind protests against a coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner. He claims bots an
Sea Drone Self-Destructs in Romanian Port of Constanța, No Casualties Reported
A sea drone detonated in the Romanian port of Constanța after the area was evacuated and secured. Romanian authorities confirmed the device
Ukraine Can Close Multiple EU Accession Chapters 'Immediately' After Hungary Lifts Veto, Costa Says
European Council President António Costa says Ukraine can open and immediately close several EU accession chapters after Hungary lifted its
EU Enlargement Gains Momentum as Western Balkans Summit Opens in Montenegro
Up to 30 European leaders gather in Montenegro for a summit aimed at fast-tracking Western Balkan EU membership. Hungary's new government dr
Costa Backs Streamlined EU Accession Rules Ahead of Western Balkans Summit
European Council President António Costa has endorsed simplifying EU accession rules, proposing to remove the need for unanimous votes at ea