By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Spain Mandates Helmets and Minimum Age for E-Scooter Riders
Spain's government has approved new national regulations for e-scooters, requiring helmets and a minimum age of 15. The reform also tightens
Ukraine Destroys Key Crimea Railway Bridge, Disrupting Russian Logistics
Ukraine's Special Operations Forces confirmed the destruction of a railway bridge over the North Crimean Canal in occupied Crimea. The bridg
Brussels Warns Poland-Ukraine Spat Plays Into Putin's Hands
The European Commission has warned that the public dispute between Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensk
Iran and US Clash Over Framework Deal Details Hours After Geneva Talks
Hours after US-Iran talks in Switzerland, Tehran disputed key points of the framework deal. Iran rejected IAEA inspections of bombed nuclear
Moscow Labels Europe a 'Threat to Peace' While Signaling Readiness for Talks
Sergei Lavrov told foreign envoys that Europe's military support for Ukraine makes it a major threat to international peace. Meanwhile, Puti
Serbian Pundit Apologises for Racist Remark During Belgium-Iran World Cup Match
Rade Bogdanović, a former La Liga and Bundesliga striker, apologised for racist comments made during Serbia's broadcast of Belgium vs. Iran.
Former SNP Chief Peter Murrell Sentenced to Over Five Years for Embezzling £400,000
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for embezz
Kazakhstan Seeks Deeper EU Ties as Tokayev Visits Brussels for Strategic Talks
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is in Brussels seeking a deeper strategic partnership with the EU. The country offers itself as a rel
Labour Leadership Race Opens as Burnham Leads, Carns and Jones Weigh Bids
Former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is the frontrunner to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader. Ex-minister Al Carns and chief secretary D
One in Three EU Residents Live in Homes with Spare Rooms Amid Housing Crisis
Across the EU, one in three people live in homes with spare bedrooms, while affordable housing remains scarce. Rates vary widely, from 8.1%
Brexit at 10: The Divorce That Still Defines Britain's Politics and Economy
A decade after the 2016 referendum, Brexit's economic and political scars remain deep. The UK's economy is 6% smaller, and a planned EU-UK s
Starmer Resigns, Brexit at Ten, and Poland-Ukraine Tensions: Europe's Shifting Landscape
Keir Starmer has resigned as UK prime minister, triggering political uncertainty in Britain. Ten years after the Brexit referendum, public o