By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
Hungary reduces German activist Maja T.'s sentence in 2023 far-right rally attacks
A Budapest appeals court reduced Maja T.'s sentence to seven years, reclassifying her role as accomplice. The ruling is final. The case has
Why Macron can't use a Russia war to stay in power
Social media claims that Emmanuel Macron is planning a war with Russia to postpone elections and stay in power are unfounded. The French con
Belgium's Francken: Europe must speed up defence amid 'dark winter' warning
Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken warns Europe faces a 'dark winter' of Russian hybrid attacks. He calls for faster defence production
Brussels summit to tackle Europe's defence readiness and hybrid threats
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU officials will meet in Brussels to address Europe's defence readiness. The summit focuses on increa
NATO chief joins Brussels summit as Europe rethinks defence
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte headlines Euronews' Defence and Space Summit in Brussels. Ukraine's presidential office chief discusses a
EU's proposed associate membership for Canada: a new partnership model
The European Commission president has floated a new 'associate member' status for Canada, going beyond trade. But the idea is vague, require
Diesel taxes across Europe: who pays the most at the pump
Diesel now costs a record €2.226 per litre on average in the EU, with taxes making up nearly 40% of the price. Denmark, Italy, and Finland i
Danish military concedes flaws in 2025 drone incursion report
Denmark's armed forces have acknowledged shortcomings in their official account of last year's drone incursions over critical infrastructure
Ceuta stabbing attack on minors heightens migration tensions
Two underage migrants were stabbed in Ceuta on Tuesday morning, local authorities confirmed. The attack comes amid heightened tensions over
EU energy chief warns of a harsh winter despite adequate supply
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen says the bloc is not facing an imminent supply crisis, but warns that high prices could hit households
EPP under pressure to expel Vučić's SNS over Mladić funeral honours
Senior EPP lawmakers are pushing to suspend or expel the Serbian Progressive Party over state honours at Ratko Mladić's funeral. A decision