By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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.
Europe's competitiveness hinges on bold reform, says PMI executive
PMI's Europe president calls for a new mindset and decisive action to strengthen the EU economy. A new report shows the company's €290 billi
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
France's Tsunami Alert Centre Prepares for the Inevitable Mediterranean Threat
France's tsunami warning centre, CENALT, operates from a Paris suburb to monitor seismic threats across the Mediterranean and Atlantic. Spec
One in Four Europeans Report Precarious Finances as Inflation Bites
Nearly one-third of Europeans describe their financial situation as precarious, according to a recent Ipsos survey for Secours Populaire. 38