By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
US Troop Withdrawal from Europe: Viral Claims Debunked
Social media posts falsely claim US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a complete troop withdrawal from Europe. In reality, Rubio crit
Merz Proposes Associate EU Membership for Ukraine with Mutual Defense Clause
Friedrich Merz has proposed an 'associate membership' for Ukraine, granting access to EU institutions without voting rights and a mutual def
Paris Nursery Abuse Probe Widens: 16 Staff Held as Investigations Expand
Sixteen staff from a Paris nursery school have had their police custody extended as part of a growing probe into sexual violence. The invest
Netanyahu Rebukes Minister After Video Shows Taunting of Gaza Flotilla Activists
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned his security minister after a video showed him taunting detained activists from the
Friedrich Merz's Chancellorship Hits Record Low Approval After Self-Inflicted Wounds
Friedrich Merz's approval has plummeted to 76% disapproval after a year of missteps, including scolding German workers and a failed swipe at
Two French Children Found Abandoned in Portuguese Forest, Mother Sought
Two French children aged three and five were found wandering alone on a rural road in Alcácer do Sal, Portugal, late Tuesday. A local couple
US Lifts Sanctions on UN Rights Rapporteur Francesca Albanese
The US Treasury Department has lifted sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian
EU Pledges Billions to Egypt for Migration Control, Cairo Demands More
Egypt says it hosts over 10 million migrants and refugees, costing more than €8.5 billion annually. The EU has pledged €7.4 billion through
US Indicts Raúl Castro on Murder Charges, Escalating Pressure on Cuba
The US Department of Justice indicted Raúl Castro on murder charges related to the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft. The move echoes
MEPs Clash Over Europe's Military Spending: Strategic Investment or Political Gesture?
European Parliament members clash over the purpose of rising defense spending. Lukas Mandl argues it is essential for security against Russi
US Indicts Raúl Castro for 1996 Downing of Civilian Planes
The US Justice Department indicted 94-year-old Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of civilian planes. The indictment accuses him of conspiracy
EU Vows to Maintain Pressure on Russia as UK and US Adjust Sanctions
The European Commission reaffirms its commitment to sanctions on Russian oil and gas. The UK faces backlash for issuing licences allowing im