By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Bulgarian PM rejects 'pro-Russian' label, urges EU to prioritise diplomacy
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has hit back at accusations of being pro-Russian, insisting his call for diplomatic engagement with Mos
NATO chief Rutte warns alliance model is unsustainable without European action
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Euronews that the alliance's current model is 'not sustainable' due to Europe's overreliance on the U
Moscow expels Hungarian diplomats as Budapest shifts away from Orbán era
Russia has ordered Hungarian embassy and consulate staff to leave within two weeks, retaliating against Budapest's expulsion of ten Russian
Can Europe shoulder the cost of its defence ambitions?
At the Euronews Defence & Space Summit, MEPs Wouter Beke and Tobias Cremer clashed over defence spending targets and the idea of a European
Portugal leads EU house price surge in second quarter
Portugal recorded the EU's largest house price increase in Q2 2026, up 16.5% year-on-year. National prices hit a fresh record in September,
Thymaina's dwindling school mirrors Greece's demographic crisis
Thymaina's primary school has just two pupils, reflecting Greece's broader demographic decline. The government is closing dozens of schools,
No EU plan to freeze funds for German state after AfD win
Social media posts claim the EU plans to freeze billions in funds for Saxony-Anhalt after the AfD's election win. The European Commission sa
Russia's jury reform plan raises fears of state control over verdicts
Russia's Supreme Court is drafting reforms that would let judges enter jury deliberations and cut panel sizes from six or eight to four. Law
Eviction rules across Europe: where tenants are safest
The eviction of an 87-year-old Madrid woman has reignited debate on tenant rights. Across Europe, protections range from Spain's two-month n
Canada pitches itself as the EU's reliable partner beyond CETA
Ahead of the EU-Canada summit, both sides are exploring a partnership beyond CETA, covering financial services, critical minerals, and defen
Rutte rebukes Moscow's nuclear threats as UK's Burnham floats rejoining EU
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte dismissed Russia's nuclear warnings as unwarranted, while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated the possi
Rutte Tells Moscow to Halt Nuclear Rhetoric as NATO Chief Downplays Threat
NATO chief Mark Rutte told Russia to stop issuing nuclear threats during a Euronews defence summit interview. Rutte said there is no imminen