By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
UEFA escalates war of words with FIFA over World Cup investment plan
UEFA has sharply criticised FIFA's proposal to sell up to 20% of the World Cup to private investors. European football's governing body accu
EU patience wears thin as Italy delays decision on €14.9bn defence loan
Italy has not signed its €14.9bn SAFE defence loan agreement, leaving other EU countries unable to access leftover funds. Brussels is growin
Iran rejects Hormuz deal, launches missile strike on US forces in Jordan
Iran rejected an Omani plan to split the Strait of Hormuz into equal shipping lanes, declaring the waterway will never return to prewar cond
Bulgaria's childcare-jobseeker scheme tackles two labour market gaps at once
Bulgaria's Parents in Employment project provides eight hours of free daily childcare to eligible families by hiring jobseekers as carers. S
EU and UEFA unite against FIFA's World Cup investment plan
EU Sport Commissioner Glenn Micallef has joined UEFA in criticising FIFA's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary and sell up to 20% st
Tel Aviv protesters denounce settler violence in the West Bank as police block march
Israeli demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv to protest rising settler violence in the occupied West Bank. Police blocked their route and clas
Morning Europe Briefing: Key Stories for July 29, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the key European stories for July 29, 2026. Stay informed with our morning briefing covering politics, bus
Roberto Mancini returns to lead Italy after third consecutive World Cup failure
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. Claudio Ranieri will ser
Zinedine Zidane appointed France head coach on four-year deal
Zinedine Zidane has been named France head coach on a four-year contract, replacing Didier Deschamps. He will lead Les Bleus through Euro 20
Hungary corruption probe: legal experts see no rule of law breach despite Fidesz claims
Viktor Orbán and his allies accuse Hungarian prosecutors of a politically motivated raid on a Fidesz data centre. Legal experts say the prob
Libya protests over power cuts escalate into calls to oust rival governments
Demonstrators in Tripoli blocked roads and shut state institutions after daily power cuts reached 14 hours amid temperatures of up to 50°C.
Berlin Pride Attack: How Misinformation Spread During the Manhunt
Within hours of the vehicle ramming at Berlin's annual Pride event, unverified claims flooded social media. Authorities debunked false repor