By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Macron rebukes foreign leaders for exploiting French unrest
President Macron accused foreign leaders of using France's weekend riots for electoral gain, calling their remarks 'unacceptable and stupid.
Germany pushes for deep cuts to EU budget, rules out joint debt
Germany is pressing for a much smaller EU budget, rejecting the Commission's proposal as far too costly. Berlin also rules out new joint bor
Hungary's former central bank chief detained in fraud investigation
György Matolcsy, who led Hungary's central bank for 12 years, was detained on Wednesday in a fraud probe. The investigation centres on found
Italy sends 500 troops to Milan after violent cost-of-living protests
Italy approved sending 500 additional troops to Milan after violent protests over living costs. The new security decree tightens rules for m
EU confronts inflation surge as housing and food costs squeeze households
Eurozone inflation reached 3.8% in September, driven by energy and food prices. Housing costs add to pressure, with rents rising across most
Europe's Pension Systems Top Global Ranking, but Long-Term Funding Gaps Loom
The Netherlands ranks first in the Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index for the fourth consecutive year, scoring 85.8 out of 100. Denmar
Trump's Putin overtures deepen transatlantic rift, but Europe holds its course
Trump's overtures to Putin have widened the transatlantic divide, but European leaders are not ready to sever ties with Washington. Despite
Alberta rejects separation, boosting Carney as Trump pressure unites Canada
Alberta voters rejected starting a path toward separation by a 75% margin. Prime Minister Mark Carney hailed the result as a win for nationa
UK deploys Typhoon jets to shield Saudi Arabia from Houthi strikes
The UK will deploy Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia for defensive counter-air missions against Houthi attacks. Defence Secretary Wes Str
France to deploy soldiers as weekend protests loom after violent unrest
France will deploy soldiers from Operation Sentinelle to free up police for expected weekend protests. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez also
EU Arctic strategy shifts focus to security amid Russian and Chinese activity
The EU has updated its Arctic strategy to put security at the core, responding to growing Russian and Chinese presence. The plan includes bo
King Charles hosts Sultan Haitham for three-day UK state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, joined by Prince William and Princess Catherine, welcomed Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to Windsor. Th