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