By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Simeone and Arteta Duel for First Champions League Title in London Semifinal
Atlético Madrid and Arsenal meet in London with the tie level at 1-1. Diego Simeone and Mikel Arteta each aim to win their first Champions L
US Warns of 'Devastating' Force Against Iranian Attacks on Strait of Hormuz Shipping
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says any attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will face 'overwhelming and devastating' Am
Romania's Pro-EU Coalition Collapses After No-Confidence Vote Topples PM Bolojan
Romania's pro-European coalition government collapsed on Tuesday after a no-confidence vote ousted Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The motion,
Sweden to Launch New Foreign Intelligence Agency by 2027
Sweden will establish a new foreign intelligence agency, UND, by January 2027. The move responds to lessons from the war in Ukraine, emphasi
EU Finance Ministers Urge Caution as Trump Threatens 25% Auto Tariffs
EU finance ministers met in Brussels to discuss US President Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on European cars. They urged calm and adherence t
EU Veterinary Rules Spark Standoff Between Cyprus Farmers and Government
The newly formed Cyprus Livestock Association warns of protests targeting the Presidential Palace unless authorities reconsider their cullin
French MEP Lalucq: EU Should Never Have Signed US Trade Deal Under Trump
French MEP Aurore Lalucq argues the EU-US trade deal was a mistake, citing Trump's tariff threats as proof of US unreliability. Her criticis
Iran Threatens European Military Bases as Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Iran has launched missile and drone attacks in the Gulf, striking ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the UAE. A hardline politician warns Eur
Portugal Leads Push for Portuguese to Become Official UN Language by 2030
Portuguese is the fourth most spoken language globally, yet it lacks official status at the United Nations. Portugal's government has set a
EU Sees 5% Rise in Sexual Violence as Consent-Based Rape Definition Gains Momentum
Police recorded over 256,000 sexual violence offences in the EU in 2024, a 5% rise from 2023. Rape offences increased by 7%. The European Pa
Russia and Ukraine Announce Competing Ceasefires Ahead of Victory Day
Russia has announced a unilateral ceasefire for 8-9 May, threatening a massive missile strike on Kyiv if violated. Ukraine's President Zelen
European and US Diplomats Assess Karabakh Reconstruction as Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Solidifies
A delegation of European and US diplomats toured Karabakh reconstruction sites over the weekend. They expressed support for the Armenia-Azer