By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Russians face forced recruitment as Kremlin prepares new mobilisation wave
Human rights groups report a surge in forced recruitment since mid-August, with men detained on streets and pressured to sign contracts. Fea
Sweden moves to seize Russian-owned land near Muskö naval base
Sweden's military has asked the government to expropriate a property near the Muskö naval base owned by a Russian with reported Kremlin ties
Armenia moves toward EU membership bid, defying Moscow
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced plans to formally apply for EU membership, a historic pivot away from Moscow's influen
Costa's EU capital tour tests leaders' resolve on 2028-2034 budget
European Council President António Costa has launched a four-week tour of EU capitals to test leaders' willingness to compromise on the 2028
EU enlargement chief unveils plan to break accession deadlock
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has proposed a new approach to break the accession impasse, focusing on internal reforms, democratic s
Third drone and suspected explosives found near Leipzig/Halle Airport
German investigators have found a third drone and suspected explosives near Leipzig/Halle Airport, linked to an attempted attack earlier thi
Europe's underwater frontier: securing seabed cables and pipelines
The EU has spent nearly €118 billion on maritime defence in a decade, with a record €11.6 billion in 2022. New strategies focus on protectin
Colombia's new president orders deportation of undocumented migrants
Colombia's new far-right president has ordered immigration raids and vowed to deport undocumented migrants. The policy shift will mainly aff
Tornado in southern France injures 31 and damages homes in Aude
A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring at least 31 people. The storm damaged homes and roofs across the Au
London and Paris landmarks glow blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day
London's UK Parliament and Paris's Eiffel Tower were lit in blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day. The displays underscored Europea
US launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran's financial networks
The US Treasury has announced 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a campaign to sever Iran's financial lifelines. It targets enablers and key sect
UK shares missile tech with Ukraine as allies meet in Kyiv
Britain has agreed to share technical data on the SCALP/Storm Shadow cruise missile, bringing Ukraine closer to producing the weapon domesti