By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
North Macedonia's Foreign Minister: US Leadership Strengthens NATO Amid European Skepticism
North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Timcho Mucunski claims NATO is at its strongest under US leadership, citing the Hague summit's defense sp
Pashinyan Declares Karabakh 'Was Not Ours' as Armenia Pivots to EU
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declared that Nagorno-Karabakh was never Armenian territory, calling the decades-long movement f
EU Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers After Hungary’s New Government Backs Move
EU foreign ministers reached a political agreement to sanction Israeli settlers over violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Hungary
Former Polish Minister Ziobro Confirms He Fled Hungary for the US
Poland's former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro has confirmed he fled Hungary to the United States. He faces up to 25 years in prison in Po
Poland Takes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Dispute to European Court of Justice
Poland has escalated its opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement by filing a complaint with the European Court of Justice. Warsaw seek
Berlin and Kyiv Launch 'Brave Germany' Arms Programme for Joint Defence Tech
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and Ukrainian counterpart Mykhailo Fedorov signed a deal in Kyiv to launch 'Brave Germany,' a joint
Starmer Vows EU Reset After Local Election Rout, Faces Internal Revolt
Keir Starmer promises to put Britain at the heart of Europe after devastating local election results. The Labour leader faces a rebellion fr
Reform UK's Local Election Surge Puts Starmer Under Pressure Despite Westminster Majority
Reform UK won over 1,400 council seats in English local elections, most from Labour. Keir Starmer faces internal criticism but is protected
Latvian Defence Minister Resigns After Drone Incursions Hit Oil Depot
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds resigned after two Ukrainian drones entered Latvian airspace and caused a fire at an oil depot. Prime
EU Budget Battle: Parliament Demands €2 Trillion, Frugal States Push Austerity
MEPs are demanding a €2 trillion Multiannual Financial Framework, €200 billion above the Commission's proposal. Frugal states led by Germany
Putin Signals Ukraine War Could End Soon as EU Ministers Convene in Brussels
Putin's Victory Day speech hints at a possible end to the Ukraine war. EU foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss next steps. Former
Rent in Most EU Capitals Exceeds Minimum Wage, ETUC Analysis Finds
A new ETUC analysis reveals that in 19 EU capitals, the average rent for a two-bedroom flat surpasses the gross minimum wage. Prague leads w