By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Merz faces political crisis after AfD's sweeping win in Saxony-Anhalt
The far-right AfD secured a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt, doubling its support and leaving Chancellor Merz's CDU with a historic low.
Fighting resumes across Ukraine as US envoys push for peace talks
Russia and Ukraine resumed fighting after a three-day pause linked to US envoy visits. Kyiv reported 237 battles in the past day, while Mosc
Kyiv-Moscow talks: former minister sees 'serious attempts' but no breakthrough
Former Ukrainian minister Tymofiy Mylovanov says there are 'serious attempts' to establish a negotiation process, possibly including a trila
King Charles confirms Harry and Meghan remain private citizens in UK
King Charles III has confirmed that Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens, not working royals, following their move back to the UK
Belgrade funeral for Ratko Mladić draws thousands despite EU rebuke
Thousands gathered in Belgrade for the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, with Serbian ministers in attendance despite EU warni
Merz warns of political fallout after CDU's crushing defeat in Saxony-Anhalt
The AfD secured 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, more than doubling its 2021 share, while the CDU slumped to 17.2%. Chancellor Merz calle
EU pledges €200 million to Greenland as von der Leyen counters US pressure
Ursula von der Leyen announced €200 million in EU investment for Greenland during a visit to Nuuk, reaffirming the bloc's support for the is
AfD's Saxony-Anhalt victory shakes Germany's centrist consensus
The AfD's landslide in Saxony-Anhalt marks a historic breakthrough for the far right in a German state. The result challenges the centrist c
War-scarred ambulance parked outside Russian embassy in Lisbon
A bullet-riddled Ukrainian ambulance is parked outside the Russian embassy in Lisbon, serving as a stark reminder of the war. The exhibit, p
Portsmouth protests expose UK border tensions, police chief warns
Masked demonstrators blocked roads in Portsmouth and Dover over the weekend, prompting a police commissioner to warn the UK government about
Merz faces mounting pressure after AfD's historic win in Saxony-Anhalt
The AfD secured 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, its best-ever state result, leaving the CDU with just 18%. Chancellor Merz faces internal
AfD's Saxony-Anhalt win deepens Europe's populist divide
The AfD secured 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt, more than doubling its 2021 result. The victory drew praise from Europe's populist right and condemn