By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
France Sees Nationwide Protests Demanding Comprehensive Law Against Sexual Violence
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in cities across France on Saturday, calling for a comprehensive law against sexual violence. The m
Starmer Calls Resignation 'Intensely Personal' as UK Labour Prepares for Successor
Keir Starmer described his resignation as British prime minister as an 'intensely personal' decision. He cautioned his likely successor, And
Ukraine Strikes Oil Infrastructure Near Saint Petersburg, Zelenskyy Confirms
Ukraine struck oil infrastructure near Saint Petersburg, targeting revenue for Russia's war effort. Kyiv also hit a military target in Krons
Soviet WWII Artillery Piece Recovered from Neisse River in Eastern Germany
A Soviet 76 mm infantry gun from the Second World War was recovered from the Neisse river near Forst, Germany. The weapon, preserved in mud
20,000 Protest AfD Party Conference in Erfurt, Germany
Around 20,000 people marched in Erfurt to protest the far-right Alternative for Germany party's annual conference. Police described the prot
Ireland's EU Presidency Tainted by Alumina Exports to Russia
Ireland's eighth EU presidency is overshadowed by revelations that Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia, aiding Moscow's war effort. Ukrainia
Romanian Men Jailed for London Stabbing of Iranian Journalist on Tehran's Orders
George Stana and Nandito Badea were jailed for a knife attack on Iran International presenter Pouria Zeraati outside his Wimbledon home. The
EU Commission Launches Five Joint Defence Projects to Boost Cooperation
The European Commission has announced five new large-scale defence projects focused on drones, maritime security, space, air power, and miss
EU Prepares Retaliation if China Fails to Meet October Trade Deadline, von der Leyen Warns
Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the EU will retaliate against China if it fails to address unfair trade practices by October. The Commi
Lithuanian Schoolgirl Wins Bundeswehr Tank Ride in NATO Essay Contest
A Lithuanian schoolgirl won a ride in a Bundeswehr tank after winning a NATO essay contest. The prize comes as Germany prepares to permanent
Ukraine Frontline Stalls in June as Russian Offensive Loses Steam
Russian forces gained just 30 square kilometers in Ukraine in June, extending a slowdown that began in late 2025. Ukrainian counterattacks r