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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Trump’s Pledge to Stabilise Oil Prices Amid Market Turbulence

** In the wake of escalating geopolitical tensions that have rattled global…

Escalation in Middle East Tensions: Israel Strikes Iranian Gas Field Amid Global Energy Concerns

** In a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and…

UK Aid Cuts: A Devastating Blow for Africa’s Most Vulnerable Nations

** In a move that has drawn widespread criticism, the UK government's…

Trump’s Pledge to Stabilise Oil Prices Amid Iranian Turmoil

** In the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East, President…

UK Aid Cuts: A Grim Outlook for Africa’s Developmental Progress

** The UK government has announced significant reductions to its bilateral aid…

Significant Cuts to UK Aid Will Leave Africa’s Most Vulnerable in Crisis

The UK government has unveiled plans to drastically reduce its bilateral aid…

Tensions Escalate as Netanyahu Claims Israel Acted Independently in Iranian Gas Field Attack

** Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the recent offensive…

Trump Pledges Action to Stabilise Oil Prices Amid Iranian Tensions

** As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, President Donald Trump…

Belgian Diplomat to Face Trial Over Alleged Role in Lumumba’s Assassination

A Brussels court has ruled that Étienne Davignon, a former Belgian diplomat…

Surge in Oil and Gas Prices Following Attack on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field

** The recent strike on the South Pars gas field in Iran—a…

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