By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
Berlin Pride Attack Exposes EU's Lack of Unified Terror Watchlist
The Berlin Pride attack has highlighted the absence of an EU-wide register for individuals linked to terrorism. Suspect Abdul Ballout was kn
Berlin mourns Pride attack victims at Tiergarten memorial
Berliners gathered at Tiergarten to leave flowers, candles, and messages for the victims of the deadly vehicle and machete attack near the P
UK's Burnham meets Zelenskyy, pledges new drone factory and missile interceptors
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted Volodymyr Zelenskyy at HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth, his first foreign leader meeting. Burnham pl
EU sanctions target Garpiya drones and Russia's Starlink rival Rassvet
The EU has imposed its 21st sanctions package on Russia, targeting 56 military-industrial entities and individuals. The measures focus on lo
US Court to Set Extradition Timeline for Tate Brothers to UK
A US court will set a timetable for the Tate brothers' extradition fight to the UK. The brothers face charges including rape and sex traffic
Three women wounded in Paris knife attack; suspect arrested
A knife attack in Paris's Porte de Clichy area left three women injured on Monday. The suspect was arrested by an off-duty police officer. T
Iran escalates diplomatic pressure on Bulgaria over US air base use
Iran has warned Bulgaria for the third time over hosting a US aerial refuelling aircraft. The warning follows public thanks from US Presiden
Serbia's stalled EU bid risks entangling Ukraine's accession path
Ukraine has opened two of six negotiating clusters but faces resistance from EU members pushing for progress on Serbia's stalled bid. A grou
Morning Europe Briefing: Key Stories for July 27, 2026
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this Monday morning. Trade tensions, cultural milestones, and travel updates le
Kubicki: Islamism poses the greatest threat to Germany's open society
Wolfgang Kubicki, leader of Germany's Free Democratic Party, says the Berlin Pride car attack was an Islamist act targeting all of liberal s
Berlin Pride Attack: Merz Vows to Defend Freedom After Islamist Terror
A 21-year-old German national of Lebanese origin remains at large after a car ploughed into a crowd near Berlin's Tiergarten during CSD cele