By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
EU Parliament seeks strict permit deadlines, clashing with member states
The European Parliament wants binding one-year permits for distribution grids and automatic approvals when authorities miss deadlines. EU go
EU's €3 parcel levy halves cheap imports from Chinese platforms
Since July, the EU's €3 flat fee on parcels under €150 has cut arrivals by nearly half in key entry points like Belgium and the Netherlands.
Poland and Ukraine condemn Russian strike on train near border as escalation
A Russian strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near the Polish border, prompting condemnation from Poland and Ukraine. EU officials say the attac
France revises social media ban for under-15s after court rejection
France has submitted a revised proposal to ban social media for under-15s after the Constitutional Council struck down an earlier version. T
Swedish centre-left holds narrow lead as final count remains uncertain
With more than 90% of ballots counted, Sweden's centre-left opposition holds a three-seat advantage over the incumbent right-wing alliance.
Sweden's Social Democrats face tricky coalition after narrow win
Sweden's Social Democrats won the election but face a 'very unwieldy coalition', warns historian Lars Trägårdh. He says the right-wing gover
Sweden's centre-left edges ahead as Trump's Dublin visit ends
Sweden's centre-left bloc has won a narrow election victory, with Magdalena Andersson poised to become prime minister. Meanwhile, Trump's Du
EU weighs suspending asylum rights after Ceuta border surge
The European Commission is set to harden migration policy after the Ceuta crisis, with options including suspending asylum rights, expanding
Hungary's new PM plans to overhaul adoption rules for singles and same-sex couples
Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has announced plans to reform child adoption rules, ending the strict limits imposed on single p
Canada seeks EU associate membership as trade war with US deepens
Canada is exploring an 'associate member' status with the EU, a model that does not yet exist but could be created. Prime Minister Mark Carn
Le Pen retreats to Hénin-Beaumont to steady National Rally after rocky start
Marine Le Pen is back in her Hénin-Beaumont bastion for a damage-control visit. Despite a turbulent start to the political season, she still
PISA 2022: Can European adults outscore 15-year-olds in maths and reading?
The latest PISA report reveals a drop in maths and reading among 15-year-olds across Europe and beyond. Test yourself with sample questions