By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Albanian Police Clash with Protesters Over Trump-Linked Resort in Protected Area
Police in Tirana used water cannon and pepper spray against hundreds of demonstrators opposing a luxury resort linked to Donald Trump's fami
Starmer Apologises for UK's Forced Adoption Practices, Calling It a 'Stain' on History
Keir Starmer apologised in Parliament for the UK's role in forced adoptions affecting 185,000 babies. He acknowledged systemic failures by l
Ukraine Urges Faster Air Defense Deliveries After Deadly Russian Strike on Kyiv
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 20 people, one of the heaviest assaults in months. Ukraine's foreign minister urg
EU to Impose New Sanctions on Russian Drone Manufacturers After Deadly Kyiv Strikes
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex after overnight strikes on Kyiv k
Kazakhstan's New Constitution Takes Effect, Parliamentary Elections Set for August 23
Kazakhstan's new constitution, approved by referendum in March, took effect on July 1, abolishing the bicameral parliament. President Kassym
EU Budget Commissioner Serafin Warns Frugal States Against Cuts
Commissioner Piotr Serafin argues that a frugal EU budget could lead to higher national costs. Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Finlan
European Confidence in US and Trump Plummets Ahead of July 4th Anniversary
Over 80% of citizens in Sweden, Netherlands, France, Germany, and Italy lack confidence in Donald Trump. Trust in the US as a reliable partn
EU Enlargement Takes Center Stage as Ireland Begins Council Presidency
The European Commission is reallocating €6 billion in Western Balkans funding, favoring frontrunners Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedoni
EU to Redirect Western Balkans Funds to Frontrunners in Accession Push
The EU is set to redistribute unspent Western Balkans reform funds to frontrunner countries Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia. Bosnia
Russian Petrol Crisis Deepens as Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Refineries
Ukrainian drone strikes have knocked out a third of Russia's refining capacity, leading to petrol shortages and rationing in over half of Ru
US-Iran Talks in Doha Yield Progress, Future Meeting Set After Khamenei Funeral
US and Iranian negotiators held parallel talks in Qatar, making positive progress and agreeing to meet again after Ayatollah Khamenei's fune
Overnight Russian Strikes Kill Eight in Kyiv, Wound Dozens
At least eight people were killed and dozens injured in Kyiv after a massive Russian missile and drone barrage overnight. The attack undersc