By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Erdoğan Shuts Istanbul Bilgi University Amid Can Holding Criminal Probe
President Erdoğan has signed a decree closing Istanbul Bilgi University, one of Turkey's oldest private universities. The move follows a cri
Trump's Policies Push EU Toward More Assertive Global Role, MEP Says
Spanish MEP Javi López says US pressure is forcing the EU to act more maturely on the world stage. He points to the EU-Mexico trade deal as
European Prison Overcrowding Worsens: Nine Countries at Critical Levels
Nine Council of Europe member states now face severe prison overcrowding, up from six last year. Turkey and France have 131 prisoners per 10
EU seals Mexico trade deal as NATO questions US military commitment
Top EU officials travel to Mexico City to finalize a revived trade deal aimed at reducing tariffs and signaling geopolitical independence. M
Greenland Protests US Military Ambitions: 'We Are Not for Sale'
Hundreds of Greenlanders rallied in Nuuk against renewed US military interest. Protesters accuse Washington of treating the island as a stra
EU Economy Chief Dombrovskis: No Easing of Russia Sanctions Despite Inflation Pressures
The EU's top economy official, Valdis Dombrovskis, has firmly rejected any relaxation of sanctions against Russia. This comes as Brussels do
Rubio Doubts Diplomacy with Cuba as Trump Threatens Military Action
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubts diplomatic resolution with Cuba's current government. President Trump threatens military action, ci
Rubio Warns Cuba of US Focus on Political Change as Havana Accepts €86M Aid
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared Washington's intent to change Cuba's political system, calling the island a 'failed state' am
Merz's 'Associate EU Membership' Plan for Ukraine Faces Skepticism in Brussels
Friedrich Merz's plan for Ukraine's associate EU membership draws mixed reactions in Brussels. Diplomats question its legal basis and timing
Italy Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Minister Over Flotilla Treatment
Italy has formally asked the European Union to sanction Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over a video showing detained Gaz
Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Russian Oil Refinery in Samara Region
Ukrainian forces struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia's Samara region with a long-range drone attack. President Zelenskyy confirmed the
Latvia Warns Residents After Drone Incursion; Tensions Rise in Baltics
Latvia's National Armed Forces warned residents in eastern regions after detecting at least one unmanned aerial vehicle. The alert came a da