By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Germany Drafts Mandate for Strait of Hormuz Naval Mission as Legal Questions Remain
Germany's defence ministry has naval units on standby for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz. A draft mandate is ready, but Chancel
G7 Leaders Forge Rare Unity on Ukraine, Sanctions, and AI at Évian Summit
G7 leaders issued a joint statement backing Ukraine and vowing to increase pressure on Russia's war economy. The summit also addressed AI go
G7 Leaders Pledge More Weapons for Ukraine, Target Russian Energy Revenue
G7 leaders have adopted a joint statement promising more air defence and long-range weapons for Ukraine. They also signal readiness to tight
Poland Leads NATO in Defence Spending as European Divide Widens
Poland now spends a larger share of GDP on defence than the United States, at 4.48%. European NATO members collectively lifted spending by 1
Germany and Poland Forge Closer Military Ties in New Defence Pact
Berlin and Warsaw are set to sign a defence pact focusing on Baltic Sea protection, military mobility, and cybersecurity. The deal reflects
Ukraine's Former PM Sees US Support as Key Leverage Against Russia
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk says the G7 summit in Evian showed unexpected unity, dashing Moscow's hopes for a spat. He
Church of Sweden Investigates Prime Minister's Wife Over Ethical Concerns
The Church of Sweden is investigating Birgitta Ed, a Lutheran priest and wife of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, after media reports raised
Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at Yacht in English Channel, UK Investigates
A Russian navy vessel fired warning shots at a UK-registered yacht about 20 miles south of the Isle of Wight. The Royal Navy ship HMS Mersey
Qatar Urges Caution as US-Iran Framework Deal Nears Friday Signing in Geneva
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson Dr Majed Al Ansari described the upcoming US-Iran framework deal as a first step, not a final settleme
Ukraine Seeks License to Manufacture Patriot Systems for Europe
Zelenskyy aims to end the war before next winter, citing Russia's unwillingness to negotiate. He seeks US license to manufacture Patriot sys
Trump Urges Netanyahu to Restrain Lebanon Operations, Suggests Syria Tackle Hezbollah
Trump criticised Israel's Beirut strike as excessive and called for restraint. He suggested Syria's president is better placed to counter He
At G7 in Évian, Trump Tells Netanyahu to Curb Lebanon Strikes, Let Syria Handle Hezbollah
Trump questioned Netanyahu's tactics after a Beirut strike killed three. He said Israel should let Syria's President al-Sharaa handle Hezbol