By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
How Europe's governments allocate public spending
Social protection accounts for 40% of EU government spending, with pensions making up nearly half of that. Health is the second-largest cate
US redirects $52m in military aid from Europe and Middle East to Americas
The US State Department has notified Congress of plans to divert $52 million in military aid from Slovakia, North Macedonia, Iraq, and Tunis
Carney heads to Europe as Ottawa seeks closer EU ties amid US trade rift
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney travels to Europe this week to strengthen ties with the EU amid trade tensions with Washington. He will
Istanbul police detain over 150 at LGBTQ protest amid crackdown
At least 150 pro-LGBTQ protesters were detained in Istanbul on Tuesday during a demonstration against a nationwide crackdown. The arrests hi
Ceuta debate exposes rift in EU Parliament's centrist alliance
A European Parliament debate on Ceuta turned into a bitter clash between the EPP and Socialists, exposing deep divisions over migration poli
EU's clean energy stance collides with US oil push at G20 summit
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen attends the G20 energy meeting in Houston, where Washington's 'energy abundance' agenda clashes with Br
Romanian farmers clash with police in Bucharest over EU livestock ban
Farmers clashed with police in Bucharest on Tuesday over an EU ban on livestock exports. The protest outside government headquarters turned
World Athletics chief Coe: Russian athletes stay banned
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has reiterated that Russian and Belarusian athletes will remain barred from its events. He dismissed
Ilias Kasidiaris freed from Greek prison, vows political comeback
Ilias Kasidiaris, a former leading member of Greece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party, has been released from prison after serving part of a 13-y
Romanian president warns Ukraine war could last another two years
Romanian President Nicușor Dan warns the war in Ukraine could last another one to two years. He says Moscow shows no willingness to negotiat
Suspected sabotage halts Dutch rail network on Budget Day
Dutch rail travel was paralyzed on Tuesday after authorities found deliberately placed objects on tracks at around 20 locations. ProRail is
Most Europeans value second languages, but fluency varies widely
A YouGov survey of six European countries reveals wide gaps in language fluency, motivation, and views on compulsory education. While nearly