By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Magyar Signals Imminent Deal on Hungarian Minority Rights to Unlock Ukraine's EU Accession Talks
Péter Magyar expressed optimism about a technical agreement on Hungarian minority rights in Ukraine as soon as this week. A breakthrough cou
EU Migration Deal Ushers in 'Era of Deportations,' Swedish MEP Declares
Swedish conservative MEP Charlie Weimers declares the EU has entered an 'era of deportations' after a landmark migration deal. The new law i
US Considers Expanding Nuclear Bomber Deployments in Eastern Europe
The United States is reportedly discussing the deployment of additional dual-capable aircraft in Poland and the Baltic states. This would ex
Former Lebanese Deputy PM: No Trust in Any Side to Halt Border Conflict
Former Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani expressed deep skepticism about a lasting ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border. He n
Swedish MEP Declares 'Era of Deportations' as EU Migration Policy Hardens
Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers (ECR) argues the EU is facing the consequences of years of illegal migration, despite lower arrival numbers. He
Germany's Expectations for Hungary's New Premier: A Test of EU Normalisation
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar makes his first official visit to Berlin, where Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a return to predicta
EU Migration Law and US-Iran Tensions: Europe's Dual Challenge
The EU has approved a migration law allowing return hubs in third countries, sparking debate. Meanwhile, US-Iran peace talks are at risk aft
Russian Missile Barrage Kills Nine Across Ukraine, Kyiv and Dnipro Hit
Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv overnight, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens. The attacks follow Pr
UN Calls for Restraint as Israel Pushes Into Lebanon and Iran Warns of New Fronts
The United Nations has called for calm after Israeli forces pushed into Lebanon, risking the collapse of fragile US-Iran peace talks. Iran's
EU States Struggle to Unify Drone Defense Amid Eastern Flank Incursions
EU countries face growing drone threats on the eastern flank, with incursions in Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Finland. An internal docume
Sweden Raises Deportation Age for Teen Migrants to 21 in Policy Shift
Sweden will raise the age at which teenage migrants can be deported from 18 to 21. Those with deportation orders can now submit new residenc
World Urban Forum Highlights Housing and Climate Challenges for European Cities
The 13th World Urban Forum in Baku brought together European leaders and planners to address housing crises and climate adaptation. Discussi