By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Ferran Torres's 'Make Spain Great Again' Cap Sparks Political Debate
Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres wore a cap reading 'Make Spain Great Again' during the victory parade in Madrid, sparking political deb
Aliyev Confirms Secret Baku Meeting of Ex-Russian and German Officials on Ukraine
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev confirmed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku in mid-July for a possible meeting about
Trump Pledges US Support for Lebanon in White House Meeting with President Aoun
US President Donald Trump pledged to help Lebanon during a White House meeting with President Joseph Aoun. Aoun sought US backing for stabil
Aliyev in Berlin: Germany and Azerbaijan Sign Strategic Energy and Trade Pact
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev met Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, signing a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, tr
France Bans Social Media for Under-15s, First EU Country to Do So
France has adopted a law banning social media for under-15s, the first such blanket ban in the EU. The measure, championed by President Macr
Spain Backs Hernández de Cos for ECB Presidency as Lagarde Exit Looms
Spain has chosen Pablo Hernández de Cos, former Bank of Spain governor and current BIS chief, as its candidate for ECB president. The move c
Three Crew Injured in Black Sea Strike on LPG Tanker Bound for Ukraine
A Liberian-flagged LPG tanker carrying propane to Ukraine was struck in the Black Sea, injuring three crew members. Romania's president susp
Daniele Compatangelo, Journalist Behind Trump-Meloni Interview, Dies at 50
Daniele Compatangelo, the La7 journalist who secured an exclusive interview with Donald Trump that ignited a political storm in Italy, has d
EU Working Life Expectancy Ranges from 32.7 Years in Romania to 44 in Netherlands
The expected duration of working life in the EU reached 37.5 years in 2025, up from 35.2 in 2016. Workers in the Netherlands can expect 44 y
Trade Trophies and Tanks: EU-China Talks, UK Reset, Spain's World Cup Win, Belgium's Military Parade
An EP foreign affairs delegation is in China for trade talks as Brussels and Beijing work toward an October deadline. UK PM Andy Burnham ple
Spain's World Cup Victory, UK's New PM, and German Reshuffle: Europe's Week in Review
Two million people flooded Madrid's streets to celebrate Spain's World Cup triumph. In the UK, Andy Burnham delivered his first address as P
Three paths to resolve Greece's blockade of EU Russia sanctions
Greece is vetoing the latest EU sanctions package over a ban on Russian LNG transport that threatens its shipping interests. The European Co