By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Palestinians Vote in West Bank and Central Gaza Municipal Elections Amid Fragmented Political Landscape
Municipal elections took place in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza's Deir al-Balah, the first vote in Gaza in two decades. Turnout wa
Russian Overnight Barrage Kills Seven, Injures Dozens Across Ukraine
Russia launched one of its largest overnight attacks since 2022, using over 600 drones and 47 missiles. At least seven people were killed an
Zelenskyy Offers to Meet Putin in Azerbaijan as US-Led Talks Stall
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated during his first wartime visit to Azerbaijan that he is prepared to meet Vladimir Putin in Baku. The offer comes
UK House of Lords Accused of Obstruction as Assisted Dying Bill Fails
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill failed in the UK's unelected upper house after peers introduced over 1,200 amendments. Supporte
Cyprus: Europe's Frontline Island Feels the Heat of the Iran Conflict
An Iranian-made drone struck the British airbase at Akrotiri, Cyprus, on 1 March, revealing a legal void in emergency response. The attack h
Kallas: EU Mutual Defence Clause Complements NATO Amid Trump Threats
Kaja Kallas insists the EU's mutual assistance clause and NATO's collective defence are complementary, not contradictory. The EU is operatio
Pentagon Email Proposes Sanctions on NATO Allies Over Iran War, Targets Spain
An internal Pentagon email outlines options to penalize NATO allies for not backing US operations in the Iran war, with Spain explicitly tar
Sánchez Warns EU's Israel Inaction Undermines Ukraine Credibility
Pedro Sánchez argues the EU's double standard on Israel and Russia damages its global credibility. Spain's push to suspend the EU-Israel Ass
Zelenskyy Rejects Symbolic EU Membership at First Summit Without Orbán
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected symbolic EU membership at a summit in Cyprus, demanding full integration with a clear start
20,000 Teddy Bears on Washington Mall Symbolise Abducted Ukrainian Children
A sea of 20,000 teddy bears on the US National Mall in Washington highlights the plight of Ukrainian children abducted since 2021. The insta
Zelenskyy Rejects Symbolic EU Membership, Demands Full Integration for Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected any form of partial EU membership for Ukraine, calling for full integration. His remarks come as EU leaders
MEP Grudler: 'Made in Europe' Rules Should Favor Geographically Close Partners
French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler, lead negotiator on the 'Made in Europe' law, says the European Commission's proposal is too broad. He