By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Latvian PM: Putin Intensifies Hybrid War on Riga as Ukraine Losses Mount
Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says Russia and Belarus are stepping up hybrid warfare against the Baltic state. He attributes the e
EU Fines Google, Approves 21st Russia Sanctions Package Amid Transatlantic Tensions
EU ambassadors approved the 21st sanctions package against Russia after Greece lifted its veto over LNG transit. The European Commission is
Gender Pay Gap Costs EU Women €358 Billion Annually, ETUC Warns
Women in the EU lose an average of €3,900 per year due to the gender pay gap. The ETUC estimates total losses at €358 billion annually. Most
NATO Vows to Defend Bulgaria After Iran Threatens Over US Military Aircraft
NATO has warned Iran that it will defend Bulgaria against any hostile action. The alliance's commitment follows Tehran's threat to Sofia ove
Germany's Europe Minister: EU Budget Options Limited Amid Enlargement Push
Germany's Europe Minister Gunther Krichbaum argues the EU must rethink enlargement with a tiered membership model. He warns budget options a
Trump Threatens to Bomb Tehran Infrastructure for Each Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Trump pledges to bomb Iranian bridges or power plants for each attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat comes as US war costs exc
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian E-Commerce Hubs, Disrupting Wildberries Logistics
Russian officials say Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, triggering fires and injuries. The attac
New UK PM Burnham Cuts Electricity VAT and Caps Bus Fares in Cost-of-Living Push
Andy Burnham has scrapped the 5% VAT on household electricity bills and capped single bus fares in England at £2. The new prime minister say
Fake Euronews Video Falsely Claims Zelenskyy's Parents Probed for Corruption
A fake video using Euronews branding falsely claims Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's parents are under investigation for illicit enrichment.
New York Mayor Says City Cannot Arrest Netanyahu, Urges Federal Action
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated the city cannot independently enforce the ICC arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne
Ferran Torres's 'Make Spain Great Again' Cap Sparks Political Debate
Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres wore a cap reading 'Make Spain Great Again' during the victory parade in Madrid, sparking political deb
Aliyev Confirms Secret Baku Meeting of Ex-Russian and German Officials on Ukraine
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev confirmed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku in mid-July for a possible meeting about