By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
European Parliament Approves Proxy Voting for New Mothers, Excluding Fathers
The European Parliament has adopted a rule allowing female MEPs to delegate their votes for up to three months before and six months after c
Ukraine Formally Requests Israel to Seize Ship Carrying Allegedly Stolen Grain
Ukraine has formally asked Israel to seize the Panama-flagged bulk-carrier Panormitis, which Kyiv says is carrying over 6,200 tonnes of whea
In Bielawa, an EU-Funded Cooperative Tackles Long-Term Unemployment Through Social Economy
In Bielawa, Poland, the Arte cooperative provides vocational training for men with chronic homelessness and addiction. The 'Butterflies from
Kazakh National Arrested in Berlin on Suspicion of Espionage for Russia
A Kazakh national has been arrested in Berlin for allegedly spying for Russia since May 2024. He is accused of sharing details on German mil
Kubilius Pushes European Defence Union, Critics Call It a Distraction
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has proposed a European Defence Union to integrate military capabilities with Ukraine, the UK, and
EU Must Engage US as Equal Partner, Not Junior Ally, Says Parliament Vice-President Wilmès
Sophie Wilmès, European Parliament Vice-President and former Belgian Prime Minister, insists the EU must treat the US as an equal partner. S
EU Commissioner Mînzatu Defends Romania's Pro-European Path Amid Socialist-Far-Right Alliance
Roxana Mînzatu, European Commission Vice-President, insists Romania remains committed to the EU despite her Social Democratic Party teaming
King Charles III Praises US-UK Alliance as 'Indispensable' at White House Dinner
King Charles III hailed the US-UK relationship as 'one of the most consequential alliances in human history' at a White House state dinner.
Péter Magyar in Brussels as Commissioner Mînzatu Outlines EU Agenda on Euronews
Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar meets EU officials in Brussels amid talks on frozen funds. European Commission Executive Vice-President R
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Eight in Southern Lebanon, Including Three Civil Defence Medics
Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday killed eight people in southern Lebanon, among them three civil defence paramedics. The attacks come amid ongo
Ukraine Opens Arms Exports via 'Drone Deals' but Restricts Sales to Allies Only
Ukraine is set to begin exporting arms through 'Drone Deals' with partner countries. President Zelenskyy confirmed the move on Tuesday, emph
UK PM Starmer Survives Parliamentary Probe Vote Over Mandelson US Envoy Appointment
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer survived a vote to refer him to a privileges committee over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador