By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU Commission Revises Disability Strategy to Boost Labour Inclusion and Independent Living
The European Commission has reinforced its 2021-2030 disability strategy, focusing on labour inclusion, independent living, and accessibilit
Russian Drones Crash in Latvia, One Sparks Oil Depot Fire Near Rezekne
Several drones entered Latvian airspace from Russia overnight, with two crashing and one igniting a brief fire at an oil depot in Rezekne. T
Brussels Economic Forum 2026: Europe's AI Strategy Under the Microscope
The 26th Brussels Economic Forum focuses on AI as an economic imperative, not just a tech issue. Key speakers include Luxembourg's Prime Min
Iran retains ability to choke Strait of Hormuz despite US-Israel strikes, warns ex-NATO envoy
Former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker says Iran retains the capability to block the Strait of Hormuz at will, even after US-Israeli strik
CNews Airs AI-Generated Magazine Cover Mocking French Assembly President
CNews political commentators ridiculed Yaël Braun-Pivet over a fake Closer cover created with AI. The broadcaster corrected the error live,
EU-US Trade Deal Stalls as MEPs and Member States Clash Over Safeguards
The European Parliament and the Cypriot presidency failed to reach a deal on eliminating EU tariffs on US industrial goods. Talks will resum
North Korea Declares Itself Unbound by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
North Korea's UN envoy has declared the country is not bound by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Pyongyang calls its nuclear status irr
Zelenskyy Warns of Retaliation After Russia Violates Ukraine's Ceasefire Proposal
Russia violated Ukraine's ceasefire proposal with 1,820 attacks in 10 hours, including strikes on civilian infrastructure. Zelenskyy warns o
EU Commissioner Pledges to End Poverty Within 25 Years as Bloc Releases First Anti-Poverty Strategy
European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu has pledged to eliminate poverty in the EU within 25 years. The bloc's first anti-poverty
EU Negotiators Face Internal Rifts Ahead of Key US Trade Talks
EU negotiators from the Parliament and Council are meeting to finalize the US trade deal amid deep internal divisions. The EPP pushes for sw
Hungary Returns Seized Oschadbank Assets as Budapest-Kyiv Relations Thaw
Hungary has returned €35 million, $40 million, and 9 kg of gold seized from Oschadbank employees in March. President Zelenskyy called it an
Magyar Meets Meloni: Hungary's PM-Elect Seeks New Chapter with Rome
Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar will meet Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Thursday, with no official agenda released. The m