By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
JD Vance Condemns UK Police Response to Southampton Murder, Linking It to Migration
US Vice President JD Vance condemned UK police for handcuffing a dying student, Henry Nowak, after a stabbing in Southampton. Vance linked t
Starmer Warns Russia Could Attack NATO by 2030, Pledges UK Defence Spending Hike
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that Russia could attack a NATO member state within four years, based on Western intelligence. He pled
Kosovo's Former President Calls for Compromise to End Political Stalemate Before Snap Election
Kosovo holds its third parliamentary election in 18 months on Sunday after parliament failed to elect a president. Former President Vjosa Os
Albanian PM Claims Hybrid War Behind Protests Over Kushner-Linked Resort
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges a hybrid war is behind protests against a coastal resort linked to Jared Kushner. He claims bots an
Ukraine Can Close Multiple EU Accession Chapters 'Immediately' After Hungary Lifts Veto, Costa Says
European Council President António Costa says Ukraine can open and immediately close several EU accession chapters after Hungary lifted its
EU Enlargement Gains Momentum as Western Balkans Summit Opens in Montenegro
Up to 30 European leaders gather in Montenegro for a summit aimed at fast-tracking Western Balkan EU membership. Hungary's new government dr
Costa Backs Streamlined EU Accession Rules Ahead of Western Balkans Summit
European Council President António Costa has endorsed simplifying EU accession rules, proposing to remove the need for unanimous votes at ea
European Governments Seek Alternatives to US Defence Tech Contractor Palantir
The Netherlands, UK, Denmark, and Germany are moving away from Palantir due to security risks and ethical concerns. European alternatives ar
Berlin Defies Brussels: Germany Rejects EU Demand to End Internal Border Checks
Germany has rejected a formal EU request to scrap internal border controls, arguing that national security requires continued checks. The mo
Zelenskyy Urges Direct Talks with Putin in Open Letter to End War
Zelenskyy sent an open letter to Putin proposing a direct meeting to end the war. He called for a full ceasefire and urged Putin to set a da
Paris and Berlin Propose Gradual EU Integration Plan Ahead of Balkans Summit
France and Germany have co-signed a paper calling for a new 'structured gradual integration' approach for EU candidate countries. The plan a
Inside the Deal That Ended Hungary's Veto on Ukraine's EU Accession
After two years of deadlock, Hungary lifted its veto on Ukraine's EU accession following a change in leadership and bilateral talks on minor