By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
Right Livelihood Award 2025 goes to women confronting authoritarianism, patriarchy and Big Tech
The Right Livelihood Award, often called the alternative Nobel, has named four laureates for 2025. They include a Pakistani Hazara lawyer, a
Euronews defence summit: nuclear warnings, hybrid threats and rearmament
At the Euronews Defence and Space Summit, Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev urged dialogue with Moscow over nuclear risks, while NATO's Mark Rutte di
Bardella hits back at Macron over antisemitism allegations
Jordan Bardella has denied antisemitic messages reported by Mediapart, prompting a sharp rebuke from Macron. The National Rally leader accus
NATO chief: European defence preference debate is a luxury
NATO chief Mark Rutte told Euronews that the debate over European preference in defence contracts is a 'luxury' because neither Europe nor t
Spain orders probe into alleged soldier abuse of migrants in Ceuta
Amnesty International has documented alleged beatings, humiliations and summary expulsions of migrants in Ceuta, blaming Spanish soldiers. S
Bulgaria adopts tougher anti-SLAPP law to shield journalists
Bulgaria's parliament passed a law on Wednesday to protect journalists and activists from strategic lawsuits against public participation (S
EU unveils plan for cross-border emergency communications network
The European Commission has proposed a new EU-wide communication system to let police, firefighters and medics coordinate seamlessly across
Ukraine offers allies access to new drone interceptors, Budanov says
Kyrylo Budanov says Ukraine's latest interceptor technology is already in combat use. Countries with drone agreements could negotiate access
Thousands of French firefighters march in Paris for more resources
Nearly 8,000 firefighters marched through Paris on Thursday, calling for more staff and funding. Unions accuse the government of failing to
Burnham opens door to UK rejoining EU as part of future options
Andy Burnham has said the UK could 'go all the way' and rejoin the EU. His government will weigh options including a customs union or single
EU expands Mediterranean naval mission to counter Russia's shadow fleet
The EU is set to expand its Mediterranean naval mission, IRINI, to counter Russia's shadow fleet and protect critical undersea infrastructur