By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Kaja Kallas's Fight to Save EU Diplomacy from Internal Power Struggles
A French proposal to restructure the EU's diplomatic service threatens to strip Kaja Kallas of key powers. Three scenarios emerge, from Comm
Germany Warns of Drone Threat to Bundestag as Counter-Measures Expand
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt warns of increased drone attack risks to the Bundestag and constitutional bodies. He urges perma
EU Ambassadors Unlock First Cluster of Accession Talks for Ukraine and Moldova
EU ambassadors reached a deal Friday to open the first cluster of accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova. The agreement includes a rule-of
Belgian Driver Convicted of Murder for Carnival Crash That Killed Seven
Paolo Falzone, 38, was found guilty of murder for driving his BMW at 170 km/h into a carnival crowd in La Louvière, Belgium, killing seven.
UNHCR Deputy Chief Urges Gradual Change to EU Protection for Ukrainians
The UNHCR deputy chief has urged EU member states to implement any changes to the temporary protection scheme for Ukrainian refugees very gr
Inside the Push for SAFE II: Europe's Defence Financing Debate Heats Up
EU policymakers are planning SAFE II, a second defence financing tool, but eastern flank states push for grants instead of loans. Drone incu
EU Migration Pact Takes Effect: What Changes at the Border
The EU's new migration pact introduces mandatory border screenings within seven days, fast-track asylum rejections for low-success nationali
EU Migration Pact's 'Mandatory Solidarity' Falls Short as States Relocate Fewer Than 9,000 Asylum Seekers
The EU's new Pact on Migration introduces 'mandatory solidarity,' but member states have reduced commitments to relocate fewer than 9,000 as
Russian Drone Barrage Hits Kyiv and Mykolaiv, Sparking Major Fires
Russia launched 117 drones at Ukraine overnight, targeting Kyiv and Mykolaiv. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted most, but strikes caused fi
NATO to Reduce Kosovo Peacekeeping Force as Security Improves
NATO will reduce its KFOR peacekeeping force in Kosovo over the next year, citing an improved security situation. The alliance says cuts wil
Jordan Bardella Courts Vlaams Belang in Brussels to Build Far-Right Alliance
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's Rassemblement National, met with Vlaams Belang in Brussels on 11 June. The visit aimed to deepen far-rig
EU Strike Map: Portugal, Italy, Spain Lead Industrial Action in Early 2026
Portugal, Italy, Spain, and France recorded the highest number of strikes among seven EU countries in the first quarter of 2026. Industrial