By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
US House votes again to curb Trump's Iran war powers
For the third time, the US House voted to halt the Iran war, with seven Republicans joining Democrats. The resolution faces a likely preside
Real Madrid stars under fire for hiding Ceuta solidarity message
Three Real Madrid players wore a solidarity T-shirt with the message partially hidden, drawing criticism from La Liga's president. The gestu
Oxfordshire village's symbolic vote to secede over asylum centre
Residents of Piddington, Oxfordshire, voted overwhelmingly for symbolic independence from the UK. The protest targets government plans to ho
Belarus frees 25 prisoners in US-brokered deal for sanctions relief
Belarus has freed 25 political prisoners in exchange for the US lifting sanctions on two companies. The deal was brokered by US envoy John C
Von der Leyen condemns Mladić funeral but avoids Serbia sanctions
Ursula von der Leyen voiced horror at the Belgrade funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, but announced no measures against Serbia.
Michel: Von der Leyen's EU leadership lacks urgency and focus
Charles Michel says the European Commission under Ursula von der Leyen has launched 400 initiatives but delivered too little. He warns that
Von der Leyen's State of the Union: Promises vs. Deliverables
Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the Union speech in Strasbourg, covering security, competitiveness, and migration. MEPs L
Burglary rates across Europe: where homes are most at risk
Burglary rates across the EU have fallen by 35% in a decade, but Austria, Sweden, and Luxembourg still report high numbers. Lithuania, Bulga
Swedish election saw thousands of suspicious X accounts, researchers find
More than 8,500 X accounts were flagged as suspicious in the run-up to Sweden's general election. Researchers say they showed coordinated be
Von der Leyen's Strasbourg address: climate, AI, and China take centre stage
Ursula von der Leyen's last State of the Union speech sets out her final legislative push, tackling climate adaptation, AI risks, and EU-Chi
Von der Leyen's EU address: Ukraine, enlargement, and climate in focus
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers her annual State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg. The address covers
Belarus launches military drills near NATO's Suwałki Gap
Belarus has started four-day military drills near its borders with Poland and Lithuania, including around the strategically vital Suwałki Ga