By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EPP MEP warns Putin now targets 'everything' in Ukraine
An EPP lawmaker warns that Putin now treats 'everything' in Ukraine as a legitimate target, from energy infrastructure to civilian areas. Th
Ronaldo banned for 30 days after leaving Portugal camp
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days by the Portuguese Football Federation for leaving the national team camp in Copenhagen. He
Lavrov reaffirms Russian support for Iran after Trump's criticism
Sergei Lavrov voiced full Russian support for Iran, calling its fight a 'just cause,' just hours after Donald Trump claimed Moscow was doing
Macron's authority wanes as France reels from weekend riots
Weekend riots and looting across France have left President Macron increasingly isolated, with critics questioning his authority. The unrest
French shopkeepers' defiance against rioters wins nationwide support
Social media videos of French shopkeepers and locals resisting rioters have sparked an outpouring of support. A fundraiser for a Paris phone
Visegrád Four push back on EU's 2027 Russian energy exit plan
The Visegrád Four are pressing Brussels to relax the 2027 deadline for ending Russian energy imports and to provide more financial support.
France to impose local curfews after weekend of riots and looting
French PM Sébastien Lecornu has instructed regional authorities to introduce localised curfews after a weekend of violent protests and looti
France imposes local curfews after weekend riots, PM says
France will introduce partial, localised curfews in several urban areas following a weekend of rioting and looting. Prime Minister Sébastien
Montenegro moves to resolve Croatia disputes blocking EU bid
Montenegro has passed laws to address Croatia's demands over wartime memorials and naming rights. Zagreb wants more progress on missing pers
Australian MP Helen Haines critically injured in deliberate car attack
Australian MP Helen Haines was deliberately hit by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, leaving her critically injured. Police arrested t
Louvre shut as student-led protests spread across France
Students and activists blocked entrances to the Louvre on Monday, forcing the museum to close. The action supports a broader protest movemen
Parisians survey wreckage after weekend protests over costs and schools
Parisians woke to shattered shopfronts and damaged bus stops after weekend protests over living costs and school conditions turned violent.