By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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.
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