By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Belarus's Euronews ban exposes autocracy's fear of independent reporting
Belarus has classified Euronews as an 'extremist medium,' joining a broader crackdown on independent media. The move underscores how autocra
Morning briefing: August 11, 2026 – key European updates
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this Tuesday morning. Markets open cautiously, while southern Europe p
Belarusian opposition figure Aliaksandr Milinkevich dies at 79
Aliaksandr Milinkevich, a prominent Belarusian opposition leader and 2006 presidential candidate, has died at 79. He was known for his peace
Russia's overnight barrage kills nine across Ukraine, Kyiv and southeast hit
At least nine people were killed in a massive Russian overnight attack on Ukraine. Strikes hit Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk, with r
Zelenskyy warns of more North Korean troops and missiles heading to Russia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is preparing to station more North Korean troops on its territory and has received more ballistic missiles f
Swedish security service disrupts Russian SVR influence operation
Sweden's security service has disrupted a Russian intelligence operation aimed at discrediting the country, NATO and the EU. The operation,
EU backs Euronews after Belarus labels broadcaster 'extremist'
The EU has condemned Belarus's decision to label Euronews as an 'extremist' organisation, calling it part of a broader assault on press free
Danube's rise allows Paks nuclear plant to restart second turbine
The Danube's level at Paks has risen 19 cm from its record low, enabling the restart of a second turbine at Hungary's nuclear plant. Output
Meloni and Frederiksen unite against uncontrolled migration
Giorgia Meloni and Mette Frederiksen issued a joint statement opposing uncontrolled immigration and advocating for return hubs in third coun
Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai to face Dublin court
Daniel Kinahan, alleged head of the Kinahan organised crime group, has been extradited from Dubai to Ireland. He faces charges of directing
Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan accepted by Hamas
Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan that Hamas accepted, insisting on full disarmament before any Israeli with
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria after drone blast near gas pipeline
A drone exploded near the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline on Bulgaria's border with Romania, prompting Kyiv to deny any deliberate attack. Bulgari