By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Europe's busiest ports: Rotterdam leads, Turkey climbs the ranks
Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges dominate EU port traffic, with Hamburg a distant third. Turkey's ports handle more goods than any EU country ex
Ulrich Siegmund: From CDU member to AfD's lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt
Ulrich Siegmund, 35, is the AfD's top candidate for the 2026 Saxony-Anhalt state election. A former CDU member and scent marketing entrepren
Europe's morning briefing: September 7, 2026
Spain extends border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. The EU's new Entry/Exit System tightens border procedures. Spain ties Se
Evening news roundup: September 7, 2026 – key European stories
From Brussels to Berlin, today's headlines shape tomorrow's Europe. Key political moves, economic data, and cultural moments define the even
AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt state election by wide margin
Exit polls give the AfD 44.5% in Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the CDU's 18.5%. A victory would mark the first far-right state government in G
Von der Leyen visits Greenland as EU counters US ambitions
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Greenland for a two-day visit to reaffirm EU support for the Danish autonomous terr
Berlin plans digital shield against Russian hybrid sabotage
Germany is developing a 'protective shield' against sabotage, featuring a Cyberdome sensor network and mobile drone defenses. The plan follo
US envoys head to Kyiv after Moscow talks on Ukraine ceasefire
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian officials after meeting Vladimir Putin in Moscow. A three-day
Midday Europe briefing: key stories for September 6, 2026
Spain extends border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September. The country ties its September heat record at 45.7°C. EU border checks t
French police under investigation after racist remarks caught on video
A video showing French police officers making racist remarks and discussing a coup has triggered an official investigation. The footage has
Two Greek pilots die in Phantom F-4 crash at Tanagra air show
A Phantom F-4 jet crashed during an air show at Tanagra air base, killing both pilots. The crash sparked a wildfire that firefighters are ba
Spain keeps border checks on Italian arrivals until 22 September
Spain has extended border checks on arrivals from Italy until 22 September, matching Italy's own measures. The reciprocal restrictions stem