By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
German Components Found in Russian Drones Despite EU Sanctions
Ukrainian military intelligence has identified hundreds of German-made components in Russian drones and weapons systems. The parts, includin
US-Iran Ceasefire on Brink of Collapse as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran but maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Tehran has not committed to further talks
NATO Members Show Little Enthusiasm for Joining Iran Conflict, Says Norwegian Minister
Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says NATO members have 'very limited appetite' to join the Iran war. He stresses the alliance is
Germany, Poland, and Czechia Lead EU in Hosting Ukrainian Refugees After Four Years of War
Germany, Poland, and Czechia host the largest numbers of Ukrainians granted temporary protection in the EU, with over 4.4 million people und
EU Nations Enact Social Media Bans as Brussels Prepares Age Verification Tool
Multiple EU member states are implementing bans on social media for children under various age limits, citing mental health concerns. The Eu
EU Foreign Ministers to Weigh Ukraine Loan and Israel Ties in Luxembourg
EU foreign ministers gather in Luxembourg to debate a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, linked to the Druzhba pipeline restart. The meeting also
France and Poland Deepen Defence Ties as US Reliability Fades
France and Poland are strengthening defence cooperation, covering nuclear deterrence and military satellites. The move reflects European ada
Magyar Urges Zelenskyy to Reopen Druzhba Pipeline as EU Loan Hangs in Balance
Péter Magyar, Hungary's prime minister-elect, insists the Druzhba pipeline should be reopened if operational, warning Ukraine against renegi
Spain's Push to Suspend EU-Israel Deal Faces Overwhelming Opposition
Spain's proposal to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement lacks the necessary consensus among member states. Key countries like German
Starmer Concedes Error in Mandelson Appointment Amid Epstein Scandal Fallout
Prime Minister Keir Starmer told Parliament he was wrong to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington. The appointment proceeded des
Europol Hackathon Identifies 45 Deported Ukrainian Children Using Open-Source Intelligence
A two-day investigative hackathon at Europol's headquarters in The Hague has successfully traced 45 Ukrainian children forcibly deported to
Netanyahu Condemns IDF Soldier for Vandalizing Jesus Statue in Southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned an IDF soldier for vandalizing a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. The incident, capt