By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Spain's snap election could shift EU power balance rightward
Spain's snap election on 29 November could cost progressive forces their last government in a large EU member state. A defeat for Pedro Sánc
Europe's emergency oil reserves: who really controls the taps?
Europe's emergency oil stocks are held nationally, not by Brussels. The European Commission monitors compliance, but the IEA coordinates maj
Ukraine exposes Russian fake sites targeting officials and media
Ukraine's security service says Russian intelligence is behind a wave of fake websites and social media accounts impersonating officials and
Bolsonaro victory could strain EU-Brazil relations, warns ex-MEP
A Bolsonaro victory could distance Brazil from the EU, according to former MEP João Albuquerque. He warns that progress on trade, climate, a
Israel bars UK Green leader after party votes to label Zionism racist
Israel has barred UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski after members voted to define Zionism as racism. The move has drawn sharp criticism fr
EU tightens migration rules with faster returns and stronger Frontex
EU ministers have approved new rules to speed up returns of irregular migrants and strengthen Frontex's role. The bloc is also deepening coo
Merz and Mathernová send a clear signal to Moscow from Kyiv
Friedrich Merz made his second trip to Kyiv as chancellor, pledging continued German support and a €1.3 billion package. EU Ambassador Katar
US withdraws B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after security scare
The US has confirmed the withdrawal of all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after a security incident last month. Six men were arrested and rel
Sánchez weighs snap election after housing defeat
Pedro Sánchez is consulting allies after Congress rejected two housing measures. An early election could be called as soon as Monday, with 2
Muslim World League chief sees no cause for alarm in Europe's political shift
The Muslim World League's secretary-general expressed confidence in Europe's constitutional safeguards against far-right political excesses.
Brazil votes: Lula and Bolsonaro's son face tight presidential race
Nearly 160 million Brazilians are voting in a presidential election that pits incumbent Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro. Polls show a
Merz's surprise Kyiv visit: Germany pledges drones, cash, and joint arms production
Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv unannounced on Sunday, promising further military and financial aid. Germany will deliver thousands of interc