By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Fact Check: Kremlin Recycles False Claim That Boris Johnson Sabotaged Ukraine Peace Deal
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev has revived a false claim that Boris Johnson sabotaged the 2022 Istanbul peace talks for a £1 million donatio
Europe's 2026 Worries: Economy, Housing, Healthcare Vary by Nation
Economic fears dominate in France and Germany, while Spain's housing crisis tops concerns. Italy uniquely prioritizes healthcare, and Denmar
EU Member States Struggle to Match Brussels in Staffing and Tech
EU institutions are adopting AI to manage workloads, but many member states lack staff and tools. Smaller nations often act as observers rat
Merz Reshuffles German Cabinet Ahead of Key State Elections
Friedrich Merz has reshuffled his cabinet, with Carsten Linnemann becoming health minister and Nina Warken moving to the chancellery. The ch
Survey: 90% of Europeans Open to Living Abroad, Spain Tops Wishlist
Nearly half of adults in France, Germany, Italy, and the UK expect to live in another country. Spain is the most popular destination overall
EU Navigates US Tariffs and China Trade Deficit Amid Sanctions Dilemma
The EU is squeezed between US tariff threats and a €360 billion trade deficit with China. The bloc's 21st sanctions package against Russia i
EU Finalizes 21st Russia Sanctions Package as US Imposes New Tariffs on European Goods
EU ambassadors have approved a new round of sanctions against Russia, granting Greece an exemption to continue shipping Russian LNG to non-E
Why France's Wealthy Are Leaving: Tax, Politics, and Capital Flight
France saw a net loss of 800 millionaires in 2025, each taking an average of €5 million in assets. Political uncertainty and renewed tax pro
UK Man Sentenced to Life for Plotting Attack on Defence Academy
Mohammad Bashir, 31, was sentenced to life in prison for plotting an attack on the UK Defence Academy in Shrivenham. His accomplice later ca
EU Ambassadors Deadlocked on Sanctions for Israeli Settlements
EU ambassadors failed to agree on next steps for sanctioning Israeli settlements. No majority backed any option, and diplomats admit there i
Fact Check: Norway Fire Not Linked to Israeli Settlement Import Ban Proposal
A massive fire in Drammen, Norway, destroyed over 100 homes and forced evacuations. Online posts falsely claim it was retaliation for a Norw
Lavrov Warns Rubio Against US Arms Sales to Ukraine in ASEAN Meeting
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that further arms sales to Kyiv are unacceptable. The meetin