By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Cyprus: Europe's Frontline Island Feels the Heat of the Iran Conflict
An Iranian-made drone struck the British airbase at Akrotiri, Cyprus, on 1 March, revealing a legal void in emergency response. The attack h
Kallas: EU Mutual Defence Clause Complements NATO Amid Trump Threats
Kaja Kallas insists the EU's mutual assistance clause and NATO's collective defence are complementary, not contradictory. The EU is operatio
Pentagon Email Proposes Sanctions on NATO Allies Over Iran War, Targets Spain
An internal Pentagon email outlines options to penalize NATO allies for not backing US operations in the Iran war, with Spain explicitly tar
Sánchez Warns EU's Israel Inaction Undermines Ukraine Credibility
Pedro Sánchez argues the EU's double standard on Israel and Russia damages its global credibility. Spain's push to suspend the EU-Israel Ass
Zelenskyy Rejects Symbolic EU Membership at First Summit Without Orbán
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected symbolic EU membership at a summit in Cyprus, demanding full integration with a clear start
20,000 Teddy Bears on Washington Mall Symbolise Abducted Ukrainian Children
A sea of 20,000 teddy bears on the US National Mall in Washington highlights the plight of Ukrainian children abducted since 2021. The insta
Zelenskyy Rejects Symbolic EU Membership, Demands Full Integration for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected any form of partial EU membership for Ukraine, calling for full integration. His remarks come as EU leaders
MEP Grudler: 'Made in Europe' Rules Should Favor Geographically Close Partners
French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler, lead negotiator on the 'Made in Europe' law, says the European Commission's proposal is too broad. He
EU Leaders in Cyprus Tackle Ukraine, Hormuz Crisis, and Mutual Defence Clause
EU leaders gather in Cyprus for an informal summit on Ukraine, the Hormuz blockade, and energy prices. They will begin exploring Article 42.
WUF13 Prepares to Tackle Urban Growth and Housing Challenges Across Europe
Preparations for the 13th World Urban Forum are advancing, focusing on sustainable urban development. National forums have shaped priorities
EU Finalises €90 Billion Ukraine Loan After Hungary Lifts Veto
The European Union has approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, ending a two-month deadlock. The breakthrough
EU Green MEPs Call for Temporary Ban on Private Jets Amid Energy Crisis
A group of MEPs from the Greens/EFA group has called on the European Commission to impose a temporary EU-wide ban on non-essential private j