By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU Ministers Reject Suspension of Israel Trade Deal Over War Crimes Allegations
Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia failed to secure support for suspending the EU-Israel trade deal over alleged war crimes. A separate proposal o
Meloni Slams Swiss Hospital for Billing Families of Crans-Montana Fire Victims
Giorgia Meloni condemned a Swiss hospital for billing families of victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire. The blaze killed 41 people, mostly
Athens Mayor Proposes Hotel Permit Freeze to Avoid 'Barcelona-Style' Overtourism
Athens Mayor Haris Doukas has raised the possibility of halting new hotel permits in the Greek capital's most saturated areas. The city has
Macron Hosts Lebanese PM as Ceasefire Strains and Israeli Tensions Mount
Emmanuel Macron will host Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Paris on Tuesday evening. The meeting comes as a UNIFIL peacekeeper was kil
Europe's Fracturing Ties with Israel: Trade Suspension Looms
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez renews efforts to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement, citing grave violations in Gaza and the
German Components Found in Russian Drones Despite EU Sanctions
Ukrainian military intelligence has identified hundreds of German-made components in Russian drones and weapons systems. The parts, includin
US-Iran Ceasefire on Brink of Collapse as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens
Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran but maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Tehran has not committed to further talks
NATO Members Show Little Enthusiasm for Joining Iran Conflict, Says Norwegian Minister
Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says NATO members have 'very limited appetite' to join the Iran war. He stresses the alliance is
Germany, Poland, and Czechia Lead EU in Hosting Ukrainian Refugees After Four Years of War
Germany, Poland, and Czechia host the largest numbers of Ukrainians granted temporary protection in the EU, with over 4.4 million people und
EU Nations Enact Social Media Bans as Brussels Prepares Age Verification Tool
Multiple EU member states are implementing bans on social media for children under various age limits, citing mental health concerns. The Eu
EU Foreign Ministers to Weigh Ukraine Loan and Israel Ties in Luxembourg
EU foreign ministers gather in Luxembourg to debate a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, linked to the Druzhba pipeline restart. The meeting also
France and Poland Deepen Defence Ties as US Reliability Fades
France and Poland are strengthening defence cooperation, covering nuclear deterrence and military satellites. The move reflects European ada