By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Morning Europe Briefing: Key Stories for August 9, 2026
From Paris to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this August 9th. Stay informed with our concise morning briefing.
Vučić rolls out red carpet for Zelenskyy in Belgrade balancing act
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić welcomed Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Belgrade for the first official visit since 2019. The meeting h
Rotterdam police arrest man after two injured in random stabbing spree
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Rotterdam after two people were injured in a series of random stabbings on Saturday morning. Police s
Hungary's Tisza Party picks András Baka as presidential nominee
The Tisza Party, holding a constitutional majority, has nominated András Baka for the Hungarian presidency. Baka, a former judge at the Euro
US pledges $1 billion security aid to Colombia's new right-wing president
The US State Department plans to announce a $1 billion security package for Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella. Washington a
Football federations demand FIFA president Infantino's exit in open letter
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF have jointly issued an open letter demanding FIFA president Gianni Infantino's resignat
US appeals court halts Trump's White House ballroom project
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the Trump administration must stop building the White House ballroom until Congress approves.
Evening Europe Briefing: Key Stories for August 7, 2026
Spain's Civil Guard warns of a possible mass crossing attempt at Ceuta on 15 August. France prepares to ban cold calls from 11 August. Other
Belarus labels Euronews 'extremist' in retaliation, Tsikhanouskaya says
Belarus has designated Euronews as 'extremist', a move opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya calls revenge for its coverage. The label
Salah's Trabzonspor move: tourism boost and economic ripple effects
Mohamed Salah's move to Trabzonspor is expected to draw thousands of fans to the Black Sea city, boosting local tourism. The club has alread
Belarus's Euronews ban draws sharp European criticism
Belarus has placed Euronews on its extremist materials list, restricting access to the website. European leaders and journalists condemn the
EU targets five more Russians over strikes on Ukrainian cities
The EU has imposed sanctions on five people tied to Russia's military-industrial complex following recent Russian air strikes on Ukraine. Th