By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
European Prosecutor Charges Four Greek MPs in CAP Fraud Investigation
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Athens has charged four sitting Greek MPs and 18 others in an alleged fraud ring involving
Ukraine's Dismissed Defence Minister Fedorov Accuses Army Chief of Blocking Reforms
Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says his conflict with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi led to his dismissal. He accuses Syrsky
Hungary's 20 August Fireworks Cost a Quarter of Previous Bill, but Critics Still Decry Waste
Hungary's 20 August fireworks will cost just €11.1 million, a quarter of the previous €48.6 million contract with a Fidesz-linked firm. Crit
EU Defence Chief: Ukraine's Military Gains Should Force Putin to Negotiate
European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius argues that Ukraine's recent deep strikes against Russian maritime and energy targets str
Musk Backs Le Pen Ahead of French Presidential Vote, Sparking Interference Concerns
Elon Musk has publicly endorsed Marine Le Pen for the 2027 French presidential election, calling her 'France's last hope.' The intervention
German MEP Calls for Honest Debate on Military Law and Societal Resilience
German MEP Niclas Herbst (EPP) says the government should not fuel 'fear of war' but must be honest about geopolitical realities. He calls f
Starmer Assures Kyiv of Enduring UK Support in Final Visit as Prime Minister
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer made his final overseas trip to Kyiv, telling President Zelenskyy that British backing for Ukraine will conti
Europeans Value General Education Over Vocational Training, but See Its Job Market Relevance
Three-quarters of EU citizens believe general education has a more positive image than vocational training. However, 80% agree vocational qu
Europe Faces Twin Crises: Middle East Tensions and Ukraine Drone Deal
US strikes on Iran raise fears over the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets. In Kyiv, the EU and Ukraine sign a joint drone productio
EU Debt Debate: Can Joint Borrowing Revive Europe's Stagnant Economy?
A Spanish proposal for €850 billion in annual joint EU debt has reignited the debate over common borrowing. MEPs Markus Ferber and Pasquale
Starmer Bids Farewell to Parliament, Pledges Support for Successor Burnham
Keir Starmer has given his final address to UK MPs, vowing to support his successor Andy Burnham. Burnham is set to become prime minister af
EU and Ukraine Sign Joint Drone Production Deal to Boost Defense Capabilities
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a deal in Kyiv to jointly produce dron