By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
UK's Burnham meets Zelenskyy, pledges new drone factory and missile interceptors
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy at HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, his first foreign leader meeting. Burnham pl
EU sanctions target Garpiya drones and Russia's Starlink rival Rassvet
The EU has imposed its 21st sanctions package on Russia, targeting 56 military-industrial entities and individuals. The measures focus on lo
US Court to Set Extradition Timeline for Tate Brothers to UK
A US court will set a timetable for the Tate brothers' extradition fight to the UK. The brothers face charges including rape and sex traffic
Three women wounded in Paris knife attack; suspect arrested
A knife attack in Paris's Porte de Clichy area left three women injured on Monday. The suspect was arrested by an off-duty police officer. T
Iran escalates diplomatic pressure on Bulgaria over US air base use
Iran has warned Bulgaria for the third time over hosting a US aerial refuelling aircraft. The warning follows public thanks from US Presiden
Serbia's stalled EU bid risks entangling Ukraine's accession path
Ukraine has opened two of six negotiating clusters but faces resistance from EU members pushing for progress on Serbia's stalled bid. A grou
Morning Europe Briefing: Key Stories for July 27, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this Monday morning. Trade tensions, cultural milestones, and travel updates le
Kubicki: Islamism poses the greatest threat to Germany's open society
Wolfgang Kubicki, leader of Germany's Free Democratic Party, says the Berlin Pride car attack was an Islamist act targeting all of liberal s
Berlin Pride Attack: Merz Vows to Defend Freedom After Islamist Terror
A 21-year-old German national of Lebanese origin remains at large after a car ploughed into a crowd near Berlin's Tiergarten during CSD cele
Berlin Pride Attack: Political Islam Poses a Direct Threat to Open Society
A vehicle attack on Berlin's Christopher Street Day, allegedly by an Islamist, killed one woman and injured many. The incident has reignited
Ukraine strikes Russian cargo linked to Iran as conflict expands
Ukraine has launched long-range strikes on vessels in the Caspian Sea that it says were transporting Russian military equipment to Iran. Pre
Italy's petrol prices hit €2.6 per litre as opposition demands action
Petrol prices in Italy have exceeded €2.6 per litre in Milan and on major motorways. Opposition parties and consumer groups are demanding ur