By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Kyrgyzstan Wins First UN Security Council Seat, Presses for Reform
Kyrgyzstan secured a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, defeating the Philippines. It is the first Centra
Four Farm Workers Burned Alive in Italy: Gangmaster Violence Exposes Migrant Exploitation
Four farm workers were burned to death in a minivan in southern Italy, with two Pakistani nationals arrested. The sole survivor describes th
Hungary Ends Veto on Ukraine's EU Accession Talks After Two-Year Standoff
Hungary has lifted its two-year veto on Ukraine's EU accession, enabling the opening of the first cluster of negotiations. The breakthrough
Germany Fails to Secure UN Security Council Seat for First Time
Germany failed to win a non-permanent UN Security Council seat for the first time, as Portugal and Austria secured the two Western European
Brexit Backlash? EU Support Rises Across Europe, Including UK, Pew Finds
Pew Research finds EU support at 62% across eight countries, up from 49% in 2016. The UK's favorable view jumped to 67%, while Sweden leads
German Customs Seize 8 Tonnes of Cocaine in €500M Bust; Two Arrested in Spain
German customs intercepted 8.4 tonnes of cocaine in a container at Wilhelmshaven port, disguised as cacao beans. Two suspects were arrested
Three Royal Navy Personnel Killed in Devon Helicopter Training Crash
Three Royal Navy personnel died early Wednesday when a Merlin Mk4 helicopter crashed during a training exercise near Sourton, Devon. Emergen
Middle East Conflict Threatens Up to 1.3 Million EU Jobs, Commission Warns
The European Commission warns that up to 1.3 million EU jobs are at risk due to the Middle East conflict. Energy-intensive industries face t
Israel's Lebanon Campaign Risks Undermining US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Israeli drone strikes killed six in southern Lebanon and hit a car near Beirut, defying a US-brokered deal. Tehran warns the escalation jeop
EU Offers Limited Fiscal Flexibility on Energy Costs in Response to Italy's Demands
The European Commission announced limited fiscal flexibility for energy resilience investments, responding to Italy's push for crisis treatm
MEPs Call for EU Sanctions Against Former RT France Chief Xenia Fedorova
Renew Europe MEPs have formally requested EU sanctions against Xenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France. The French commentator now appe
Bavarian Hotel Refuses Israeli Guests: Antisemitism Probe Underway
An Israeli traveler was denied a hotel room in Bavaria after staff reportedly said 'no Jews allowed.' The case is now under investigation by