By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Meloni Turns Up Heat on Brussels for Fiscal Relief as Energy Costs Bite
Giorgia Meloni has intensified her attacks on the EU, calling it a 'bureaucratic behemoth' as she pushes for fiscal flexibility to address I
Hungarian Parliament Reverses Orbán's ICC Withdrawal in Landmark Vote
Hungary's parliament voted overwhelmingly to reverse the withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, initiated last year by former Pri
Europe Must Use All Tools to Defend Trade Order, France's Haddad Warns
France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad calls on Europe to use all available tools to counter aggressive foreign trade practices. He wa
Russian Threats to Diplomats Derail EU Debate on Direct Talks with Moscow
Russia's weekend air strikes on Kyiv included a hypersonic Oreshnik missile and were followed by Kremlin calls for diplomats to leave the ca
Trump's Gaza Reconstruction Fund Remains Empty Despite Pledges, Source Says
The Board of Peace's Gaza reconstruction fund, administered by the World Bank, has received no money from donors. Member countries pledged b
UK and Poland Sign Major Defence Treaty as Starmer Seeks Closer EU Ties
Keir Starmer and Donald Tusk signed a major defence treaty in London, covering military assistance, technology transfer, and cybersecurity.
Cyprus Neighbourhood Social Workers Combat Poverty with Personalised Support
Cyprus's Neighbourhood Social Worker programme has helped 4,000 people with tailored support, from autism care to job searches. The initiati
Sánchez Stands by Zapatero Amid Corruption Probe Over Airline Bailout
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has defended his predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who is under formal investigation for influe
Thousands Rally in Tbilisi on Independence Day, Demand EU Path
Thousands gathered in Tbilisi on Georgia's Independence Day to protest against the ruling Georgian Dream party. Demonstrators accuse the gov
France Urges EU to Prepare Russia Dialogue While Prioritizing Ukraine Support
France's EU Affairs Minister Benjamin Haddad calls for Europe to prepare its own diplomatic track with Russia, but insists supporting Ukrain
Ukraine Drone Chief Warns Lukashenka: 500 Targets in Belarus Identified
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert Brovdi warns Aliaksandr Lukashenka that 500 targets in Belarus have been identified. The
EU Foreign Ministers Weigh Risks of Opening Dialogue with Russia
EU foreign ministers gather in Cyprus to discuss potential peace talks with Russia, a move that divides member states. Eastern flank countri