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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Inflation Woes Plague Reeves’ Economic Agenda

As the UK grapples with stubbornly high inflation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces…

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In a surprising revelation, researchers from the University of Veterinary Medicine in…

Tight Race Predicted in New Zealand Election as Cost of Living and Housing Remain Key Issues

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Iran’s Central Bank Accused of Amassing Tether Cryptocurrency to Bypass Sanctions

Iran's central bank appears to have been systematically accumulating vast quantities of…

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In a damning revelation, a new report has exposed that just 32…

UK Inflation Ticks Up, but Bank of England Likely to Hold Steady on Interest Rates

The UK's inflation rate rose for the first time in five months,…

President Trump Departs for Davos Economic Forum

President Donald Trump has departed the United States and is en route…

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