By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Can Trump Unilaterally Cut Trade with Spain? Legal and Practical Limits
Trump's threat to cut all trade with Spain faces legal and practical barriers. EU trade policy is an exclusive competence, and US law caps t
Fake News Campaign Targets Germany's East-West Divide Ahead of State Elections
A network linked to pro-Russian influence operations has produced at least 49 fake videos and 12 falsified newspaper covers targeting German
Spain Proposes €850 Billion Annual EU Joint Borrowing Plan
Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo will pitch a new common debt mechanism to euro-area finance ministers in Brussels. The proposal calls
NATO Summit in Ankara: Trump Revives Greenland Claim, Stirs Tensions with Allies
Trump revived his claim that the US should control Greenland, prompting Danish PM Frederiksen to reaffirm sovereignty. The issue is unlikely
NATO Summit in Ankara: Trump Revives Greenland Bid, EU Seeks Greater Autonomy
Trump's Greenland comments dominate the NATO summit in Ankara. EU leaders push for a more European NATO. Serbia's EU accession talks stall a
Von der Leyen and Erdoğan Face Tense Dinner Amid EU-Turkey Rift
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will dine with Turkish President Recep Tayyi
Estonia and Ukraine Sign Drone Pact to Strengthen Defence Industry Ties
Estonian PM Kristen Michal and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a pact to deepen cooperation on drones and defence technology.
Uruguay Warns EU: Ratify Mercosur Deal or Lose South America to China
Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin warns the EU that stalling on the Mercosur trade deal will open the door for China. Montevideo has
IOC Provisionally Lifts Suspension of Russian Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, enabling athletes to return to
Hungary's New Government Shuts Down State Broadcaster, Vows to End Propaganda
Hungary's national television and radio channels went dark on Tuesday after the new government of Prime Minister Péter Magyar dismissed mana
Trump Revives Greenland Acquisition Push at NATO Summit in Ankara
Donald Trump has renewed his demand for US control over Greenland, claiming Denmark neglects the Arctic territory's security. The remarks ov
Sweden's GlobalEye to Replace NATO's Aging Surveillance Fleet
NATO has chosen Saab's GlobalEye to replace its 14 Boeing E-3A aircraft, which have been in service since 1982. The Swedish-made system offe