By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Netherlands set to miss gas storage target, raising winter supply concerns
Dutch gas network operator Gasunie says the Netherlands will miss its 115 TWh winter storage target. High summer prices and geopolitical ten
Syria's Kurdish-led SDF dissolves after integrating into national army
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have been dissolved after their commander announced integration into the Syrian army. The US-backed Kurdi
Midday Europe briefing: key updates for August 26, 2026
Hungary is set to unlock €10bn in EU funds before the August deadline. Alpine towns face tensions after an antisemitic video. Spain prepares
Zelenskyy honours Elon Musk with Ukraine's Order of Freedom
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk Ukraine's Order of Freedom, citing his role in blocking Russia's use of Starlink. The honour comes
Second arrest in Swedish school sword attack as probe widens
A second man has been arrested in connection with the sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, which left a 17-year-old girl dead
Lisbon room rents top €550 as student housing crunch deepens
Nearly 50,000 students were placed in Portuguese higher education this year, intensifying housing pressure. Room demand rose 27% while suppl
Ukraine's €23 billion gap pressures EU as Zelenskyy seeks early loan funds
Ukraine faces a €23 billion defence funding gap and wants the EU to advance part of its 2027 loan tranche. Brussels is wary of unravelling a
Partial lunar eclipse: Best viewing spots across Europe on Friday
A deep partial lunar eclipse will darken the Moon on 28 August, with up to 96% coverage. Spain offers the best views, while France may face
Morning Europe briefing: key stories for August 26, 2026
Hungary is set to unlock €10bn in EU funds before the August deadline. An antisemitic video stokes tensions in the Alps. Greece opens 126 an
Slovak police foil arson plot on drone factory, three arrested
Slovak police say they prevented a planned arson attack on a drone manufacturer's plant in eastern Slovakia. Two suspects were detained in S
CIA chief Ratcliffe makes unannounced Moscow visit, US media report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in Moscow on Tuesday for unannounced meetings, according to US media. Neither Washington nor
Greenland's forced contraception reports due as Denmark finalises compensation
Greenland will release two reports on Friday examining whether Denmark's historic contraception campaign constituted genocide or other human