By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
UK Leader Turnover Rivals Austria as Bulgaria Tops Europe's Instability Chart
Keir Starmer's resignation means the UK will have its seventh prime minister in ten years. Bulgaria tops the European leader turnover list w
Where in Europe Workers Keep the Least of Their Pay: Tax Burden Rankings
For a single person without children earning the average wage, the share of gross pay going to taxes and deductions ranges from 15.1% in Cyp
Europe Faces Triple Challenge: US Tariffs, Iran Talks, and Deadly Heatwave
The US and Iran agree to resume nuclear talks in Qatar amid heightened tensions. Europe battles a deadly heatwave linked to over 1,300 death
Putin Admits Fuel Shortage as Ukrainian Strikes Hit Russian Refineries
Ukrainian overnight strikes set fire to the Sloviansk refinery in southern Russia, killing one person. Putin admitted a 'certain deficit' of
Nawrocki Hosts Baltic and Romanian Presidents Amid Poland-Ukraine Tensions
Polish President Karol Nawrocki hosted an informal summit in Jurata with the presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Romania ahead of
Netanyahu Hails US-Brokered Israel-Lebanon Deal as Far Right and Hezbollah Push Back
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement on Friday aimed at ending decades of conflict. Prime Minister Netanyahu called i
Ukraine Strikes Russian Missile Factory as Both Sides Exchange Heavy Fire
Ukraine struck the Titan-Barrikady weapons plant in Volgograd, which produces components for the Oreshnik missile system. Russian attacks on
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on EU Over Digital Services Tax
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on European nations that adopt a digital services tax. He also warned that e
Klitschko Urges Ukraine to Follow Poland's Recovery Model at Gdańsk Conference
At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, Mayor Vitali Klitschko called on Ukraine to adopt Poland's approach to infrastructure and mode
Von der Leyen Heads to Baku and Yerevan to Deepen EU Ties in South Caucasus
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Baku and Yerevan to reinforce the EU's strategic engagement in the South C
Ukraine Launches 40-Day Campaign to Force Russia to Negotiate
Ukraine has initiated a 40-day operation against Russian energy and military targets in occupied Crimea. The campaign aims to pressure Mosco
Brussels to Exclude Military-Age Ukrainian Men from EU Protection
The European Commission will propose excluding Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 from the EU's temporary protection scheme if they crossed the bor