By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing: Brussels Braces for Trade and Tech Fallout
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing with US tech CEOs for talks with Xi Jinping. Brussels is watching nervously, fearing a bilateral deal that c
Kremlin-Created 'New People' Party Rises to Second in Russian Polls Amid Internet Crackdown
New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, now holds 13.4% support in state polling. Internet shutdowns and wart
Trump and Xi Open Beijing Summit Amid Trade War and Global Tensions
Trump and Xi met in Beijing on Thursday for a three-day summit aimed at stabilising US-China relations. Discussions cover trade, the Iran wa
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Makes First Overseas Trip Since Cancer Remission to Italy
Catherine, Princess of Wales, traveled to Reggio Emilia, Italy, for her first overseas engagement since revealing her cancer remission. The
Global Europe: MEPs Debate Whether the EU Can Lead in a Shifting World Order
The European Political Community's recent meeting in Armenia signals Europe's expanding strategic reach. MEPs debated deeper EU integration
EU Commission to Send Senior Team to Budapest as Hungary Seeks Exim Bank Route for Frozen Funds
A senior Commission team led by Declan Costello will visit Budapest next week to accelerate talks on Hungary's frozen recovery funds. Brusse
Russia Launches Massive Daytime Drone Attack on Ukraine, Killing Three
Russia launched hundreds of drones in a daytime attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, killing three and wounding 12. Ukraine's military intelligen
Spanish Probe: Sunken Russian Ship Carried Nuclear Reactors for North Korea
A Russian cargo ship that sank off the coast of Spain in December 2024 was secretly transporting components for two submarine nuclear reacto
European Prison Overcrowding Worsens: Inhumane Conditions Reported Across EU
EU prison populations increased by 2% in 2024, with Hungary, Poland, Latvia, and Czechia having the highest incarceration rates. Greece and
Trump Heads to Beijing to Press Xi on Trade, Iran, and Taiwan
Trump arrives in Beijing with a delegation of top US CEOs, seeking to revive trade talks and secure Chinese cooperation on Iran. The summit,
Syria Warns Forced Returns Without EU Support Would Trigger Chaos
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani warns that forcing hundreds of thousands of Syrians back from Europe without financial supp
Syrian Foreign Minister Gives Exclusive Interview After EU Restores Cooperation Agreement
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani gave an exclusive interview to Euronews following the full restoration of the EU-Syria Coop