By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Denmark summons Russian ambassador after warship fires flares at helicopter
A Russian frigate fired two flares at a Danish Fennec helicopter during a routine patrol in the Baltic Sea. Denmark's PM called the act reck
EU to propose parental consent for under-15s on social media
The European Commission is set to propose an EU Kids Act that would require parental consent for under-15s on social media and impose safety
Trump claims Russia-Ukraine energy truce as tech selloff deepens
US President Donald Trump claims Ukraine and Russia have agreed to stop striking energy infrastructure, a move that could ease fuel price sp
Serbian students launch electoral list to challenge Vučić
Serbian university students have registered a 'student list' for the 25 October early parliamentary elections. The move directly challenges
Midday Europe briefing: September 15, 2026 – key updates
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key developments shaping Europe this midday. Stay informed with our concise roundup of the latest news
Finland joins France's nuclear deterrence initiative
Finland has formally joined France's forward nuclear deterrence initiative, deepening bilateral defence ties. President Stubb stressed NATO
Carcassonne police officer probed after video shows violent takedown
A judicial inquiry has been opened into a police officer in Carcassonne after video showed him violently throwing a man to the ground during
Trump claims Ukraine and Russia agree to pause energy strikes
Trump announced on Monday that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to pause strikes on energy targets. Zelenskyy says no deal is confirmed but Ukr
Ukraine's top prosecutor suspended after leaving country amid corruption probe
Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko has been suspended after leaving the country amid a corruption investigation. President Zelen
Latvian PM: EU finally heeds Baltic warnings on Russia
Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs says the EU is finally listening to Baltic warnings about Russia. He urges Europe to boost defense spending and f
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders back EU return
The main parties in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland agree the future belongs back in the EU. They differ on how and when to leave the U
Hungary to revise child protection law after EU court ruling
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has announced amendments to the child protection law that the EU's top court ruled discriminatory. The