By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Brussels Pushes EU States to Advance Serbia's Accession Talks with Cluster 3
The European Commission has renewed its call for EU member states to open Serbia's accession Cluster 3, arguing Belgrade has made sufficient
Ukraine Hits Russia's Largest Oil Refinery in Omsk, Over 2,500 km from Border
Ukrainian forces hit Russia's largest oil refinery in Omsk, over 2,500 km from the border. The attack damaged the primary refining unit, a k
Belgian Fans Question FIFA's Reversal of Balogun Red Card Ahead of USA Clash
Belgian fans have voiced strong criticism over FIFA's reversal of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension ahead of the World Cup match against
UK Sanctions Russian Scientists and Labs Over Chemical Weapons Use in Salisbury and Navalny Poisonings
The UK has sanctioned seven Russian scientists and two state research institutes for developing chemical weapons used in the 2018 Salisbury
Ukraine's Air Defenses Fail to Intercept Any Russian Ballistic Missiles in Overnight Attack
Ukraine's air force confirmed that none of the 29 Russian ballistic missiles launched overnight on 6 July were intercepted. Spokesperson Col
Ukraine's EU Ambassador: Focus on Real Integration, Not Labels
Ukraine's ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov, says enlargement talks should emphasize concrete benefits over labels. He welcomes gradua
EU Enlargement Reform: Brussels Seeks to Regain Control as Member States Drive Debate
The European Commission is drafting reforms to the EU enlargement process to reclaim initiative from member states. Ukraine opposes symbolic
EU Commission Drafts Enlargement Reforms to Reclaim Initiative from Member States
The European Commission is drafting proposals to reform the EU enlargement process, seeking to reassert its role as member states advance co
Tirana Sees Largest Anti-Government Protest Over Trump-Linked Resort in Protected Area
Tens of thousands gathered in Tirana on Saturday in the largest protest yet against a Trump-linked resort in a protected area. The 'Pink Fla
Le Pen and Bardella Present United Front Ahead of Paris Court Ruling on 2027 Candidacy
A Paris appeals court will decide on Tuesday whether Marine Le Pen can run in the 2027 presidential election. Le Pen and National Rally pres
At Khamenei's Funeral, Eulogist Urges Killing of Trump as Iran-US Tensions Simmer
At the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a eulogist publicly called for the assassination of US President Donald Trump.
Serbia's Ex-PM Brnabić: 'We Are Not Little Russians' as Belgrade Balances EU and Ukraine Ties
Ana Brnabić rejects the stereotype of Serbia as a Russian satellite, citing €60 million in aid to Ukraine since 2022. She also voices frustr