By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU Institutions Push for Ambitious Budget and New Revenue Sources
European Union institutions are intensifying calls for a more ambitious multiannual financial framework. The push includes proposals for new
Cyprus Talks on Post-War Gaza Governance Called 'Highly Productive' by Palestinian Committee
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) held 'highly productive' talks in Cyprus with international experts. Discussion
Ukraine Opens Transparent Arms Export System to Fund War Effort
Ukraine has approved a transparent export mechanism for its weapons, allowing partner countries to purchase directly from manufacturers. The
Albania's NATO Summit Hosting at Risk Over Defence Spending Shortfalls
Albania's failure to meet NATO's defence spending targets puts its hosting of the 2026 summit in doubt. The US has condemned allies it sees
Ukraine Strikes Ufa Refinery Again as Zelenskyy Calls for Peace Through Pressure
Ukraine struck Russia's Ufa oil refinery for the second time in a week, President Zelenskyy confirmed. The attacks are part of a broader cam
EU Pursues Closer Ties with Turkey Amid Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Three EU commissioners traveled to Ankara for talks with President Erdoğan, focusing on trade, migration, and security. The visit comes ahea
EU Faces Trade Conflict with China Unless Deal Reached by Autumn, EPP Chief Warns
Manfred Weber, leader of the European People's Party, warns the EU is heading into a 'phase of conflict' with China unless a deal to reduce
EPP's Weber and EU Leaders Debate Climate, Migration, and Energy as von der Leyen Visits Baku
EPP chief Manfred Weber warns against sacrificing industry for climate goals. Ireland's Thomas Byrne discusses EU defence priorities as Irel
Nearly One in Three Europeans Expect Living Standards to Fall, Eurobarometer Finds
Almost one-third of Europeans believe their personal standard of living will worsen in the next five years, according to a Eurobarometer pol
EU Prosecutors Raid Four Countries Over Far-Right Group's Fund Misuse
The European Public Prosecutor's Office raided sites in four countries over alleged misuse of EU funds by the defunct far-right Identity and
Lawyer: Viktor Orbán Should Have Been Detained Over Cash Convoy Raid
A lawyer representing seven Ukrainians detained in Hungary after a cash convoy raid says former PM Viktor Orbán should have been investigate
Starmer Unveils £80 Billion Defence Plan with Drone and AI Focus
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a Defence Investment Plan raising annual spending to £80 billion by 2029, with £5 billion earma