By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Cyprus Expands Air and Naval Bases with US Funds for Middle East Humanitarian Role
Cyprus is upgrading two key military installations with US funding to enhance its capacity as a humanitarian safe haven for evacuees from Mi
Radev's Re-election in Bulgaria Signals Pro-Russian Shift as Orbán Considers Unblocking EU Ukraine Loan
Bulgaria's incumbent president Rumen Radev, known for his Russia-friendly stance, secures a second term. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister
Rumen Radev's Coalition Wins Bulgarian Election, Setting Stage for Pro-Russia Shift
Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition secured nearly 45% of the vote in Bulgaria's eighth parliamentary election in five years. The f
Spain's Sánchez Demands EU Suspend Israel Association Agreement Within 48 Hours
Pedro Sánchez announced at a rally in Gibraleón that Spain will formally propose the EU suspend its Association Agreement with Israel this T
Bulgaria Votes in Eighth Election in Five Years as Pro-Russia Candidate Leads
Bulgarians vote Sunday in their eighth election in five years, with former president Rumen Radev's anti-corruption bloc leading polls. Radev
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