By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
French National Assembly Votes to Repeal 'Code Noir' Slavery Edicts
France's National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the 'Code noir' decrees, which classified enslaved people as 'moveable goods.' The sy
Sweden to Donate 16 Gripen Jets, Ukraine Plans Purchase of 20 New Models
Sweden announced it will donate 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, with deliveries starting in early 2027. Ukraine also plans to purchase up
Hungary's Rule of Law Progress Opens Door to €17 Billion in Frozen EU Funds
EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath says Hungary has shown a 'clear and steadfast' commitment to rule-of-law reforms. The comments come
Spanish Court Overturns Ana Duato Tax Fraud Acquittal, Orders Retrial
Spain's National Court has overturned the acquittal of actress Ana Duato in the Nummaria tax fraud case. The court ordered a retrial for Dua
Winterthur Station Stabbing: Three Injured, Suspect at Large
Three people were injured in a stabbing at Winterthur station in Switzerland. Police and paramedics responded, cordoning off the area and ha
Russia Authorizes Bank Employees to Counter Ukrainian Drones as Defenses Falter
Russia's State Duma has passed a law authorizing bank employees to shoot down Ukrainian drones, reflecting the Kremlin's inability to defend
EU-Mercosur Deal Falsely Blamed for Rejected Brazilian Coffee Shipment in Poland
A shipment of Brazilian green coffee rejected in Poznań due to pests was falsely linked to the EU-Mercosur trade deal by Polish and French p
EU Justice Chief McGrath: Zero Tolerance for Corruption Across Member States
EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath reaffirms a zero tolerance policy on corruption, stressing the need for independent national investi
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