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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Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is financing a sweeping $660m (£500m) fuel pipeline…

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Pope Leo XIV has touched down in France, marking the first papal…

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