By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Burnham to Present EU Relationship Options Ahead of Autumn Summit
Andy Burnham told Labour's Liverpool conference that Brexit had 'done more harm than good' and that Britain needs a clear long-term strategy
IEA signals readiness to tap more oil reserves as Europe braces for winter
The IEA could release more emergency oil reserves if supply disruptions worsen, though it is not currently the top priority. Europe has spen
Madrid pensioner, 87, to return home after eviction deal
An 87-year-old Madrid pensioner evicted from her home of 71 years will return under a new rental deal. The agreement caps her rent at 30% of
EU Parliament's digital levy plan could yield €25bn yearly
The European Parliament's proposed digital levy could generate up to €25bn annually, five times the Commission's estimate. The plan covers a
French students clash with police as school blockades spread nationwide
Masked students set fires and threw projectiles at police in Lille, while blockades spread to Nantes, Paris, and other cities. Unions planne
Estonia blames Russian special services for arson at defence firm
Estonia has formally accused Russia's special services of ordering an arson attack on defence company Milrem Robotics in Tallinn. NATO chief
Six frugal states demand deeper cuts to EU's next long-term budget
Six net contributors have written to the Irish Council presidency demanding a smaller Multiannual Financial Framework. They want spending sh
UAE confirms Netanyahu's Abu Dhabi visit amid regional tensions
The UAE has confirmed President Mohamed bin Zayed met Israeli PM Netanyahu in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The visit comes amid reports that the Emi
Ukraine grain blockade could add $60 billion to global food costs, minister warns
Ukraine's agriculture minister warns that Russia's Black Sea blockade could add up to $60 billion to global food costs within a year. Grain
Ukraine's twin pressures: budget shortfall and Black Sea grain blockade
Kyiv is grappling with a $20bn hole in its defence budget as EU and IMF officials meet in Brussels. Meanwhile, Russia's Black Sea blockade i
Rubio links RAF Fairford bomb plot to foreign actor as UK probes Iran
Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford have been released on bail. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims a foreign actor is involved
Andersson Returns Mandate as Sweden's Government Talks Stall
Magdalena Andersson told reporters she has no viable path to forming a government and is returning her mandate to the speaker. The centre-le