By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Sánchez Hosts Progressive Summit in Barcelona Amid Domestic Turmoil
Pedro Sánchez rallied progressive leaders in Barcelona for a two-day convention billed as a left-wing answer to CPAC. The summit aimed to co
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Angola to Address Corruption and Poverty Amid Africa Tour
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday, the third leg of his 11-day Africa tour. He is expected to address corruption and pover
Péter Magyar's Victory in Hungary Reshapes Budapest's Stance Towards Brussels
Péter Magyar's conservative Tisza party secured a two-thirds parliamentary majority, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year premiership. The new lead
Bulgaria Activates EU Digital Shield Ahead of Snap Election Amid Disinformation Surge
Bulgaria has activated the EU's Digital Services Act rapid response system ahead of its 19 April snap election to combat foreign interferenc
Péter Magyar's Hungarian Victory Prompts EU Reform Debate in Brussels
Péter Magyar's decisive win in Hungary's parliamentary elections has generated optimism in Brussels, potentially easing tensions over Ukrain
EU Lawmakers Clash Over External Migration Return Hubs
A new EU policy allowing member states to set up migration return hubs outside the bloc's borders has sparked a fierce debate in Brussels. G
EU's Entry/Exit System Goes Live, Replacing Passport Stamps with Digital Checks
The EU's Entry/Exit System is now fully active, replacing passport stamps with digital records for non-EU travellers. The system requires fa
Poland Reports 96% Drop in Illegal Border Crossings from Belarus
Polish authorities recorded only 158 illegal crossing attempts from Belarus in early 2026, a 96% drop from 3,306 in the same period of 2022.
EU's Satellite Defence Ambitions Face Years-Lag Behind US, Kubilius Warns
The EU's flagship IRIS² satellite constellation will not be operational until around 2029, leaving a critical gap in secure communications.
Spain's cabinet approves bill cutting workweek to 37.5 hours
Spain's cabinet has approved a bill to cut the standard workweek from 40 to 37.5 hours, affecting 12.5 million private-sector employees. The
Police Pay Across Europe: From €699 in Bulgaria to €5,761 in Denmark
Monthly gross police salaries in the EU range from €699 in Bulgaria to €5,761 in Denmark. Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium pay over €4,000,
Vienna Tops European Capital for Public Transport Satisfaction, Rome Lags
Vienna leads European capitals in public transport satisfaction at 91%, while Rome and Tirana score just 29%. Northern and Western cities ge