By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Beyond the Guest List: What Russia and China Really Want from Each Other
Putin's delegation includes five deputy prime ministers and the head of Russia's central bank, signaling deep economic dependence on China.
EU Parliament Reaches Deal on US Trade Pact as Putin Meets Xi in Beijing
The European Parliament has struck a deal on the EU-US trade pact signed last July. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, r
EU Moves to Implement US Trade Deal Amid Lingering Transatlantic Tensions
EU negotiators have agreed to implement the controversial Turnberry Agreement, eliminating duties on most US industrial goods. The deal rema
Merkel Warns Europe's Security Assumptions Are Outdated After Ukraine Invasion
Angela Merkel received the European Order of Merit on Tuesday. She cautioned that Europe cannot take peace for granted after Russia's war in
Gulf States Persuade Trump to Halt Iran Strikes, Showcasing Regional Clout
US President Donald Trump paused a planned large-scale assault on Iran after Gulf leaders intervened, citing ongoing negotiations. Qatar, Sa
EU Fertiliser Plan Seeks to Avert New Farm Protests Amid Soaring Costs
The European Commission is presenting a fertiliser plan to prevent another wave of farm protests as Middle East tensions drive up costs. The
MEP Warns of 'Perfect Storm' for EU Jobs If US Trade Deal Fails
European People's Party MEP Željana Zovko cautioned that US 'ideological fights' and EU 'complex process procedures' may prevent a deal in t
EU Envoy for Russia Talks Faces Diplomatic Minefield and Potential Humiliation
The European Union is moving toward direct talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, but the envoy's role is fraught with risks. Internal
Hungary's Magyar Targets EU Funds Deal in Brussels Next Week
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar expects to sign a political agreement with the European Commission next week to release €10.4bn in fro
Putin Heads to Beijing Days After Trump, Testing China's Diplomatic Balance
Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for talks with Xi Jinping, just days after Trump's underwhelming visit. The Kremlin denies a link, but t
Brussels and Washington at Odds Over Trade Deal as Trump's Deadline Nears
The European Parliament is debating a trade deal with the US that includes defensive measures against American tariffs. A 4 July deadline lo
Europe Faces a Hostile Economic Order as G7 Tensions and Energy Crisis Mount
G7 finance ministers meet in Paris amid economic volatility and US-Iran tensions. Italy's Meloni threatens to withdraw from EU defence loan