By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Thomas Pesquet urges Europe to maximize ISS science before 2030
Thomas Pesquet says Europe must squeeze maximum scientific value from the ISS before its 2030 deorbit. He also warns that geopolitical insta
EU Commission's English-only trade deal plan meets French resistance
The European Commission has sent the EU-India trade deal to member states in English only, aiming for ratification this year. France opposes
PISA 2022: Can adults outscore 15-year-olds in maths, science and reading?
The OECD's PISA report reveals a concerning drop in 15-year-olds' maths and reading skills. Try sample questions from the test to see if you
EU commits €6.1 billion to Ukraine for Patriot interceptors and drones
The European Union has announced €6.1 billion in additional military support for Ukraine, aimed at purchasing Patriot interceptors and drone
Emma Bonino, Italian radical and EU commissioner, dies at 78
Emma Bonino, a towering figure in Italian and European politics, has died at 78. Known for her battles for abortion rights, human rights, an
Europe's largest political bloc seeks balanced China strategy
The European People's Party, the EU's largest political group, is preparing a position paper on China that advocates using trade tools more
Riga Conference underscores Baltic resolve against Russian hybrid threats
The Rīga Conference highlighted Baltic resolve against Russian hybrid warfare. Ukraine's military intelligence chief warns Europe must act o
EU seeks clarity on Ukraine's exact funding gap before committing more aid
The EU needs to pin down Ukraine's exact budget needs before filling a €23 billion gap, says Commissioner Dombrovskis. Kyiv has asked allies
Putin lands in New Delhi for BRICS summit as wars dominate agenda
Vladimir Putin has arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, where wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are set to dominate. Xi Jinping will
Ukraine's Budanov: Europe finally sees Russia's hybrid war
Ukraine's top security official says Europe is finally recognizing Russia's hybrid warfare threat beyond the Baltics. He points to recent sa
Hong Kong court jails Tiananmen vigil organisers for up to seven years
Three Hong Kong activists were jailed for five to seven years for organising Tiananmen vigils. The sentences, under the national security la
Former US envoy: military force alone won't defeat terrorism
Anthony Gardner, former US ambassador to the EU, argues that military action is insufficient to counter terrorism. He calls for diplomatic,