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By Pierre Lefevre

Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.

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Italy Joins Swiss Criminal Probe as Civil Party Over Deadly Bar Fire That Killed 41
Europe

Italy Joins Swiss Criminal Probe as Civil Party Over Deadly Bar Fire That Killed 41

Italy has formally joined the Swiss criminal probe into the Le Constellation bar fire in Crans-Montana as a civil party. The blaze killed 41

Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar: EU Funds to Flow 'Soon' After Brussels Talks
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Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar: EU Funds to Flow 'Soon' After Brussels Talks

Hungary's incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar, met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday. He describ

European Parliament Approves Proxy Voting for New Mothers, Excluding Fathers
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European Parliament Approves Proxy Voting for New Mothers, Excluding Fathers

The European Parliament has adopted a rule allowing female MEPs to delegate their votes for up to three months before and six months after c

Ukraine Formally Requests Israel to Seize Ship Carrying Allegedly Stolen Grain
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Ukraine Formally Requests Israel to Seize Ship Carrying Allegedly Stolen Grain

Ukraine has formally asked Israel to seize the Panama-flagged bulk-carrier Panormitis, which Kyiv says is carrying over 6,200 tonnes of whea

In Bielawa, an EU-Funded Cooperative Tackles Long-Term Unemployment Through Social Economy
Europe

In Bielawa, an EU-Funded Cooperative Tackles Long-Term Unemployment Through Social Economy

In Bielawa, Poland, the Arte cooperative provides vocational training for men with chronic homelessness and addiction. The 'Butterflies from

Kazakh National Arrested in Berlin on Suspicion of Espionage for Russia
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Kazakh National Arrested in Berlin on Suspicion of Espionage for Russia

A Kazakh national has been arrested in Berlin for allegedly spying for Russia since May 2024. He is accused of sharing details on German mil

Kubilius Pushes European Defence Union, Critics Call It a Distraction
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Kubilius Pushes European Defence Union, Critics Call It a Distraction

EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has proposed a European Defence Union to integrate military capabilities with Ukraine, the UK, and

EU Must Engage US as Equal Partner, Not Junior Ally, Says Parliament Vice-President Wilmès
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EU Must Engage US as Equal Partner, Not Junior Ally, Says Parliament Vice-President Wilmès

Sophie Wilmès, European Parliament Vice-President and former Belgian Prime Minister, insists the EU must treat the US as an equal partner. S

EU Commissioner Mînzatu Defends Romania's Pro-European Path Amid Socialist-Far-Right Alliance
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EU Commissioner Mînzatu Defends Romania's Pro-European Path Amid Socialist-Far-Right Alliance

Roxana Mînzatu, European Commission Vice-President, insists Romania remains committed to the EU despite her Social Democratic Party teaming

King Charles III Praises US-UK Alliance as 'Indispensable' at White House Dinner
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King Charles III Praises US-UK Alliance as 'Indispensable' at White House Dinner

King Charles III hailed the US-UK relationship as 'one of the most consequential alliances in human history' at a White House state dinner.

Péter Magyar in Brussels as Commissioner Mînzatu Outlines EU Agenda on Euronews
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Péter Magyar in Brussels as Commissioner Mînzatu Outlines EU Agenda on Euronews

Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar meets EU officials in Brussels amid talks on frozen funds. European Commission Executive Vice-President R

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Eight in Southern Lebanon, Including Three Civil Defence Medics
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Eight in Southern Lebanon, Including Three Civil Defence Medics

Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday killed eight people in southern Lebanon, among them three civil defence paramedics. The attacks come amid ongo