By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU-US Trade Deal Faces Final Hurdle in Strasbourg as Trump's Tariff Deadline Looms
EU lawmakers and diplomats gather in Strasbourg for make-or-break talks on the EU-US trade deal. Disagreements over the sunrise clause and s
EU Short-Term Rental Rules: Why Proportionality Matters for Europe's Tourism and Housing
The EU Short-Term Rental Data Regulation takes effect in May 2026. Airbnb calls for clear timelines and harmonised technical standards acros
Sánchez's PSOE Suffers Historic Defeat in Andalusia: What It Means for Madrid and Brussels
The PSOE secured its worst-ever result in Andalusia, with the PP's Juanma Moreno retaining an absolute majority. The outcome weakens Sánchez
Trump Threatens Iran's Annihilation as Nuclear Deal Deadline Looms
Trump warns Iran to accept a nuclear deal or face total destruction. A drone strike hits the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant, escalating regiona
Drone Strike Near UAE Nuclear Plant Heightens Iran Ceasefire Fears
A drone strike ignited a fire near the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, though no injuries or radiation leaks were reported. The incident
Ukraine Launches Record Drone Attack on Moscow Region, Killing Three
Ukraine launched its largest drone attack since the invasion, killing three in the Moscow region. Russia intercepted 556 drones. Zelenskyy d
Andalusia Election: PP's Juanma Moreno Poised to Retain Absolute Majority as PSOE Hits Historic Low
Exit polls from Canal Sur indicate Juanma Moreno's Popular Party will retain an absolute majority in Andalusia with 56-59 seats. The PSOE, l
London Deploys 4,000 Officers as Far-Right and Pro-Palestinian Rallies Clash
London's Metropolitan Police deployed 4,000 officers, horses, drones, and helicopters to separate a far-right march led by Tommy Robinson an
Modi's European Tour Opens with Dutch Royal Meeting, Eyes Trade and Tech Deals
Narendra Modi met King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima in The Hague, kicking off a European tour focused on trade and technology. The trip
Newborn Dies of Hypothermia After Mediterranean Crossing to Lampedusa
A newborn girl died of hypothermia after crossing the Mediterranean from Tunisia to Lampedusa. Italian prosecutors have opened an investigat
Russia Launches 294 Drones at Ukraine as Kyiv Recovers 528 Fallen Soldiers
Russia launched 294 drones at Ukraine overnight, hitting 15 locations and killing one person in Kherson. Ukraine recovered the bodies of 528
Council of Europe Backs New Migrant Returns Policy, Italy Claims Credit
The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers approved a declaration reinterpreting Articles 3 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Ri