By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
Belgium Grants Visas to Taliban Delegation for EU Migration Talks in Brussels
Belgium has issued five single-day visas to a Taliban delegation for a migration meeting in Brussels. The talks, the first EU-hosted event w
Belgian Arrest Warrant for Ex-EU Commissioner Avramopoulos in Qatargate Probe
Belgian authorities have issued an arrest warrant for former EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos as part of the Qatargate corruption inves
Mango Founder Death Probe: Judge Summons Therapist, Daughters, CEO for Testimony
The judge investigating Isak Andic's death has summoned the family therapist, his daughters, partner, and Mango's CEO as witnesses. A forens
EU Signals Moldova's EU Path May Diverge from Ukraine's
EU leaders have suggested Moldova's EU accession process may soon decouple from Ukraine's. Ursula von der Leyen stressed that each candidate
EU-UK Summit in Doubt as Starmer Sets Departure Timetable
The European Commission is reassessing a July 22 summit with the UK after Prime Minister Keir Starmer laid out his departure plan. Andy Burn
Berlin to Acquire 40% Stake in Tank Maker KNDS, Joining France as State Shareholder
Germany will take a 40% stake in KNDS, the Franco-German defence firm behind Leopard and Leclerc tanks. The move aligns Berlin with Paris as
Kazakhstan's Tokayev in Brussels: Energy, Middle Corridor, and AI Cooperation
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is in Brussels to strengthen EU-Kazakhstan ties. He highlights energy exports, the Middle Corridor, a
Brexit at Ten: Which Campaign Promises Actually Materialised?
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the UK's economy is 4-8% smaller than it would have been, according to official estimates. Immigratio
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns, Triggers Labour Leadership Race
Keir Starmer has resigned as Labour Party leader but will stay on as caretaker prime minister until a successor is chosen in September. The
Starmer Under Pressure, US-Iran Talks Resume, and EU-Moldova Summit Highlights
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under growing pressure from Labour to step down. US-Iran negotiations resumed in Doha after a brief disrup
EU Pay Transparency Directive: Only Four States Meet Deadline as Gender Gap Persists
The EU Pay Transparency Directive requires companies to disclose salaries and report gender pay gaps. Only Italy, Malta, Slovakia, and Lithu