By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Canada's EU overture: could the Atlantic border shift?
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament, signaling a deeper EU-Canada rapprochement. But the EU's foun
Morning briefing: key European stories for August 29, 2026
From Brussels to the Balkans, here are the stories shaping Europe this morning. EU funds for Hungary, Alpine tensions, and cultural highligh
Ceuta on the brink as Spain calls for EU border reinforcements
Ceuta's leaders say the city is on the brink of collapse after a mass migrant influx. Spain has asked the EU for Frontex, Europol, and asylu
Brussels prosecutor urges EU-wide action as gang shootings surge
Brussels has seen 69 shootings this year, linked to a turf war between rival drug gangs. The city's chief prosecutor is calling for more res
Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in London
Four men pleaded guilty to an arson attack that destroyed four ambulances run by the Hatzola charity in Golders Green, London. The attack, v
Iceland's EU referendum: what the vote means for Reykjavík and Brussels
Icelanders head to the polls on 29 August to decide whether to restart EU membership negotiations. The vote is too close to call, with secur
CIA chief's Moscow visit leaves Baltic security questions unanswered
CIA Director John Ratcliffe's secret trip to Moscow has sparked speculation about Russian plans to test NATO's Article 5. Baltic officials d
Spain gets EU approval for temporary fuel tax cuts amid Hormuz crisis
Spain has secured EU permission to temporarily reduce petrol and diesel taxes below the bloc's minimum rates. The measure, valid from July t
Russian drone barrage wounds four in Zaporizhzhia as Kherson braces for winter
A Russian drone strike on a Zaporizhzhia hypermarket wounded four people and caused a large fire. In Kherson, officials urged residents to e
King Haakon VIII takes Norway's throne amid royal scandals
Crown Prince Haakon has become King Haakon VIII following the death of his father, Harald V. He inherits a largely ceremonial role but faces
Austrian business park on former Nazi camp site draws outrage
A business park is being built on part of the former Nazi concentration camp in Leobersdorf, Austria. Activists and historians are demanding
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, ending a 35-year reign
King Harald V of Norway died on Friday at Oslo University Hospital, aged 89. He had been hospitalized since August 17 with haemolytic anaemi