By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Germany's UN Security Council Defeat: A Symptom of Waning Global Influence
Germany lost its bid for a UN Security Council seat, receiving only 104 votes against the required 127. The defeat highlights credibility pr
Hungary Lifts Veto on Ukraine's EU Accession Talks, Paving Way for Negotiations
Hungary has lifted its veto on Ukraine's EU accession talks after a deal on Hungarian minority rights in Transcarpathia. The breakthrough al
Albania Protests Enter Fourth Day Over Trump-Linked Luxury Resort
For the fourth consecutive day, protesters in central Tirana have clashed with police over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump famil
UK and France Extend 'One-In, One-Out' Migrant Deal Until October 2026
France and the UK have extended their 'one-in, one-out' migrant returns agreement until 1 October 2026. Under Operation Hillmore, only 606 m
Kyrgyzstan Wins First UN Security Council Seat, Presses for Reform
Kyrgyzstan secured a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, defeating the Philippines. It is the first Centra
Four Farm Workers Burned Alive in Italy: Gangmaster Violence Exposes Migrant Exploitation
Four farm workers were burned to death in a minivan in southern Italy, with two Pakistani nationals arrested. The sole survivor describes th
Hungary Ends Veto on Ukraine's EU Accession Talks After Two-Year Standoff
Hungary has lifted its two-year veto on Ukraine's EU accession, enabling the opening of the first cluster of negotiations. The breakthrough
Germany Fails to Secure UN Security Council Seat for First Time
Germany failed to win a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the first time, as Portugal and Austria secured the two Western European
Brexit Backlash? EU Support Rises Across Europe, Including UK, Pew Finds
Pew Research finds EU support at 62% across eight countries, up from 49% in 2016. The UK's favorable view jumped to 67%, while Sweden leads
German Customs Seize 8 Tonnes of Cocaine in €500M Bust; Two Arrested in Spain
German customs intercepted 8.4 tonnes of cocaine in a container at Wilhelmshaven port, disguised as cacao beans. Two suspects were arrested
Three Royal Navy Personnel Killed in Devon Helicopter Training Crash
Three Royal Navy personnel died early Wednesday when a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Sourton, Devon. Emergen
Middle East Conflict Threatens Up to 1.3 Million EU Jobs, Commission Warns
The European Commission warns that up to 1.3 million EU jobs are at risk due to the Middle East conflict. Energy-intensive industries face t