By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU return hubs: can they respect rights beyond the bloc?
EU ministers approved a new Return Regulation allowing return hubs in non-EU countries. Governments insist rights will be respected, but NGO
OECD forecasts real wage declines in four major EU economies, Germany bucks trend
The OECD expects real wages to decline in Italy, Spain, France and the UK between early 2026 and 2027, with Germany the only major European
Kosovo elects Justina Pula as president in late-night vote to avoid snap election
Kosovo's parliament elected Justina Shiroka Pula as president in a late-night vote, ending a 19-month political deadlock. The move also saw
Lecornu acknowledges student anger as France braces for more protests
In a televised address, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu acknowledged that the anger of young people 'does not come from nowhere' and
Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico renaming, citing disputed data
Trump mocked Sheinbaum's alleged plea over the Gulf of Mexico renaming. He claims the US holds 93% of the coastline, but data show a near-ev
Polish student stabs seven at Ostrołęka vocational school
A 19-year-old student attacked pupils and staff at a vocational school in Ostrołęka, Poland, injuring seven people. Two victims are in serio
European Parliament urges tougher EU stance on China over trade and Ukraine
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution urging the EU to take a harder line on China, citing its economic coercion and support for
Left group pushes to halve MEP salaries in budget amendment
The Left group wants to halve MEP basic salaries to about €4,400 a month, arguing lawmakers are out of touch. The amendment faces strong opp
Iran threatens pre-emptive strikes as US questions Tehran's leadership
Iran's army spokesman says forces are ready for pre-emptive operations against the US. IRGC officials claim full control of the Strait of Ho
EU expands Russia sanctions by 1,646 names amid hybrid attack concerns
EU ambassadors have sealed a deal to add 1,646 names to the Russia sanctions list, the biggest single expansion yet. The move comes as Bruss
EU releases €1.24 billion for Ukrainian-made drones and munitions
The European Commission has disbursed €1.24 billion to Ukraine for purchasing Ukrainian-made drones and munitions. The funding aims to count
İzmir's centre-left mayor defects to Erdoğan's AK Party, ending 27-year leftist rule
Cemil Tugay, who won İzmir for the CHP in 2024, has joined Erdoğan's AK Party, ending 27 years of centre-left governance in Turkey's third-l