By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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 Weighs End to Unanimous Voting After Orbán's Defeat
Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán's veto power has been broken, sparking debate on whether the EU should end unanimous voting. The move could ac
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
Albania Protests Enter Fourth Day Over Trump-Linked Luxury Resort
For the fourth consecutive day, protesters in central Tirana have clashed with police over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump famil
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.
Italy Marks 80 Years of Republic with Grand Military Parade in Rome
Italy celebrated 80 years of the Republic with a military parade and aerial displays in Rome. The event commemorated the 1946 institutional
Swedish MEP Declares 'Era of Deportations' as EU Migration Policy Hardens
Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers (ECR) argues the EU is facing the consequences of years of illegal migration, despite lower arrival numbers. He
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.