By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
NATO Vows to Defend Romania After Russian Drone Hits Residential Building
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Galați, Romania, injuring two people. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte declared the allian
Polish Official Calls Romanian Drone Incursion a Deliberate Provocation by Russia
Poland's Undersecretary of State for Trade Michał Baranowski stated that Russia's drone incursion in Romania was a deliberate provocation, n
Armenia Holds First Military Parade in a Decade on Republic Day
Armenia held its first military parade in a decade on Republic Day, 28 May, in Yerevan. The event displayed troops and equipment, signaling
Austrian Court Sentences Taylor Swift Concert Plotter to 15 Years
A 21-year-old Austrian man was sentenced to 15 years for plotting a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. He admitted to plan
Hungary and EU Near Deal on €17 Billion in Frozen Funds Ahead of Magyar–von der Leyen Meeting
Hungarian negotiators are making a last-minute push to secure as much as possible from the €17 billion frozen EU funds. Péter Magyar is set
Russian Drone with Explosives Strikes Residential Building in Romanian City of Galați
A Russian drone laden with explosives struck a residential building in the eastern Romanian city of Galați, igniting a roof fire and prompti
Belgian Train and School Minibus Collision: First Footage Emerges
Emergency services responded on 26 May to a collision between a train and a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, East Flanders.
Israel Severs Ties with UN Chief Guterres Over Inclusion on Sexual Violence List
Israel has announced it will sever all contact with UN Secretary-General António Guterres after his office included the country on a list of
French National Assembly Votes to Repeal 'Code Noir' Slavery Edicts
France's National Assembly voted unanimously to repeal the 'Code noir' decrees, which classified enslaved people as 'moveable goods.' The sy
Sweden to Donate 16 Gripen Jets, Ukraine Plans Purchase of 20 New Models
Sweden announced it will donate 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, with deliveries starting in early 2027. Ukraine also plans to purchase up
Hungary's Rule of Law Progress Opens Door to €17 Billion in Frozen EU Funds
EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath says Hungary has shown a 'clear and steadfast' commitment to rule-of-law reforms. The comments come
Spanish Court Overturns Ana Duato Tax Fraud Acquittal, Orders Retrial
Spain's National Court has overturned the acquittal of actress Ana Duato in the Nummaria tax fraud case. The court ordered a retrial for Dua