By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU Leaders in Cyprus Tackle Ukraine, Hormuz Crisis, and Mutual Defence Clause
EU leaders gather in Cyprus for an informal summit on Ukraine, the Hormuz blockade, and energy prices. They will begin exploring Article 42.
WUF13 Prepares to Tackle Urban Growth and Housing Challenges Across Europe
Preparations for the 13th World Urban Forum are advancing, focusing on sustainable urban development. National forums have shaped priorities
EU Finalises €90 Billion Ukraine Loan After Hungary Lifts Veto
The European Union has approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifted its veto, ending a two-month deadlock. The breakthrough
EU Green MEPs Call for Temporary Ban on Private Jets Amid Energy Crisis
A group of MEPs from the Greens/EFA group has called on the European Commission to impose a temporary EU-wide ban on non-essential private j
Misinformation Targets Hungary's Péter Magyar Despite Election Victory
Misleading posts on X falsely claim Péter Magyar will revoke work permits for Ukrainians and other non-EU migrants from June. Another clip f
Former NATO Chief Urges Europe to Cut Ties with US Defense as Trump Strains Alliance
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen calls on Europe to reduce reliance on US weapons and security. He warns that Trump's thr
EU Energy Chief Warns of Years-Long Recovery as Middle East Conflict Drives Up Costs
European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen has warned that energy prices will not return to pre-crisis levels for years, even if the Middle
A Rabbi's Call for Dialogue in Antalya: Rebuilding Bridges Across Fractured Communities
Rabbi Mendy Chitrik, a visible presence at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, found that open engagement from the Qatari delegation broke the ice.
EU Leaders in Cyprus Weigh Mutual Defence Clause as NATO Alternative
EU leaders are meeting in Cyprus to explore Article 42.7, a mutual defence clause that could serve as a European alternative to NATO. The su
New Prosperity Index Ranks Norway First, Pushes France and Germany Out of Top Ten
Norway tops a new prosperity index that goes beyond GDP to measure how wealth translates into daily life. France and Germany are pushed out
EU Unblocks €90 Billion Ukraine Loan as Energy Crisis Measures Advance
The European Union has unlocked a €90 billion loan for Ukraine after Hungary dropped its opposition. Simultaneously, the European Commission
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Iran Seizes Ships, Diplomacy Stalls
Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two, escalating the maritime standoff. The US maintains its naval blockade, and