By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Aliyev in Berlin: Germany and Azerbaijan Sign Strategic Energy and Trade Pact
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev met Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, signing a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, tr
France Bans Social Media for Under-15s, First EU Country to Do So
France has adopted a law banning social media for under-15s, the first such blanket ban in the EU. The measure, championed by President Macr
Spain Backs Hernández de Cos for ECB Presidency as Lagarde Exit Looms
Spain has chosen Pablo Hernández de Cos, former Bank of Spain governor and current BIS chief, as its candidate for ECB president. The move c
Three Crew Injured in Black Sea Strike on LPG Tanker Bound for Ukraine
A Liberian-flagged LPG tanker carrying propane to Ukraine was struck in the Black Sea, injuring three crew members. Romania's president susp
Daniele Compatangelo, Journalist Behind Trump-Meloni Interview, Dies at 50
Daniele Compatangelo, the La7 journalist who secured an exclusive interview with Donald Trump that ignited a political storm in Italy, has d
EU Working Life Expectancy Ranges from 32.7 Years in Romania to 44 in Netherlands
The expected duration of working life in the EU reached 37.5 years in 2025, up from 35.2 in 2016. Workers in the Netherlands can expect 44 y
Trade Trophies and Tanks: EU-China Talks, UK Reset, Spain's World Cup Win, Belgium's Military Parade
An EP foreign affairs delegation is in China for trade talks as Brussels and Beijing work toward an October deadline. UK PM Andy Burnham ple
Spain's World Cup Victory, UK's New PM, and German Reshuffle: Europe's Week in Review
Two million people flooded Madrid's streets to celebrate Spain's World Cup triumph. In the UK, Andy Burnham delivered his first address as P
Three paths to resolve Greece's blockade of EU Russia sanctions
Greece is vetoing the latest EU sanctions package over a ban on Russian LNG transport that threatens its shipping interests. The European Co
Chess Grandmaster Judit Polgár Declines Hungarian Presidency Offer
Judit Polgár rejected the presidency of Hungary, saying she lacks the strength to unite a divided nation. The offer came after Prime Ministe
Iceland Has 'Nothing to Lose' in EU Talks, French Minister Says Ahead of Referendum
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Iceland has nothing to lose by negotiating EU membership. Iceland will hold a referendu
French Emergency Farming Bill Splits Parties Over Banned Pesticide Reintroduction
French MPs vote Monday on an emergency agriculture bill that would reintroduce two banned pesticides, acetamiprid and flupyradifurone, for s