By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU weighs last-minute shift on Arctic oil and gas drilling ban
The EU's revised Arctic strategy could drop its 2021 pledge to keep oil, coal, and gas in the ground. The decision, expected in October, pit
Ceuta crisis exposes Spanish government's weak response, MEP says
Spanish EPP MEP Antonio López-Istúriz says the government of Pedro Sánchez is 'weak' for ignoring police and intelligence warnings before th
Greek fisheries land €166.6 million in 2025 as anchovy leads catch
Greek marine fisheries produced 42,100.8 tonnes of seafood in 2025, valued at €166.62 million. Anchovy was the top species by volume and val
EU sanctions must not treat people as mere instruments
The EU's latest sanctions wave targets 1,600 people and entities, but a leading German lawyer warns that the criteria violate human dignity.
Ukraine's finance minister warns of toughest budget since 2022 as winter looms
Ukraine faces its most severe budget squeeze since the full-scale invasion began, with non-military spending at risk. Finance Minister Sergi
Reform UK faces police complaint over alleged illegal donations as conference begins
Reform UK has been reported to the Metropolitan Police and the Electoral Commission over alleged illegal donations. The complaint follows an
Kyiv urges EU to rethink frozen Russian assets plan
Ukraine's finance minister urges the EU to explore a new approach to using frozen Russian state assets, suggesting a transfer of custodiansh
Russia's hybrid war, Ceuta's migrant crisis, and AfD's rise in eastern Germany
Russia is intensifying hybrid attacks across Europe to undermine support for Ukraine. Spain's PM Sánchez confronts a deepening crisis after
Lithuania warns Russia likely to escalate attacks on EU
Lithuania's foreign minister warns Russia is likely to escalate attacks on EU countries. He says previous EU responses have failed to deter
Munich police arrest two after arson attack on defence firms
Two suspects were arrested in Munich after incendiary devices were thrown at the premises of defence companies Rohde & Schwarz and Helsing.
EU sanctions target 27 more Russians over Ukrainian child deportations
The EU is preparing sanctions against 27 more Russian individuals and entities over the forced transfer of Ukrainian children. Thousands of
Macron and Burnham strengthen UK-France ties in Downing Street talks
Macron and Burnham held their first official talks at Downing Street, focusing on defence, migration, and European security. They announced