Sophie Laurent, Europe Correspondent

Sophie Laurent covers European affairs with expertise in EU institutions, Brexit implementation, and continental politics. Born in Lyon and educated at Sciences Po Paris, she is fluent in French, German, and English. She previously worked as Brussels correspondent for France 24 and maintains an extensive network of EU contacts.
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** In a significant development that could exacerbate diplomatic strains between Japan…

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In a controversial turn of events at the Winter Olympics, Ukrainian athlete…

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