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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Starmer Considers Social Media Restrictions for Under-16s

As the UK government faces growing calls for an Australian-style ban on…

Starmer’s Steady Diplomacy: Navigating the Turbulent Trump Era

As the tensions between the UK and the increasingly erratic and aggressive…

UK PM Starmer Urges Calm Amid Escalating Tensions Over Greenland

In a strong rebuke to US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister…

Tighter Age Checks Rolled Out on TikTok as Social Media Regulation Debate Rages

In a move to clamp down on underage users, social media giant…

UK Stands Firm on Greenland as Trade Tensions Escalate

The British government has firmly rejected any negotiations over Greenland, a Danish…

King Charles Meets with Scottish Business Leaders at Holyroodhouse Reception

King Charles III recently hosted a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse…

SNP Confident of Majority in Upcoming Scottish Election, Raising Prospect of Second Independence Referendum

In a televised interview on Sky News' Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips…

Government Retreats on Hillsborough Law After Public Outcry

In a surprising turn of events, the UK government has withdrawn a…

Coastal Cleanup: Volunteers Tackle Plastic Pollution from Washed-Up Chip Bags

In a remarkable display of community effort, volunteers have been working tirelessly…

PM Emphasizes Cooperation Over Confrontation in Face of Trump’s Greenland Tariff Threat

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated that a trade war is…

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