Canal+ chief vows to blacklist stars who signed petition against Bolloré
The French group is the country's largest film producer and sits at the heart of a growing row over Bolloré's control of the industry.
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Brussels regional government on the verge after corruption scandal with social housing
Testimonies from employees and applicants describe political pressure and favouritism towards PS supporters or voters.
Trump backs Armenia’s Pashinyan for re-election ahead of tight June vote
The US President said Pashinyan is "making his country strong, wealthy and very secure".
Jailed Gagauzia leader publishes prison letters as Moldova weighs her appeal
Prosecutors said she had funnelled undeclared money from Russia between 2019 and 2022 to finance the party.
Mélenchon threatens to sue Le Pen over edited ‘Nouvelle France’ video
"Say it publicly to deter the perpetrators, and we will leave it at that without involving the justice system".
Die Linke wants foreigners to vote for Parliament
The proposal lands in a country that hosts roughly 14 million foreign nationals, equivalent to about 17 per cent of the total population.
Tony Blair attacks Labour Party, says they have ‘no coherent plan’ for the country
He highlighted policies such as new workers' rights laws, the push towards net zero, and certain tax changes as having held back business and growth.
Right-wing newcomers shake up Cyprus Parliament as Fidias movement wins four seats
The election results reflected a fragmented political landscape in Cyprus.
EU adopts new rules to boost voting rights for mobile citizens in municipal elections
According to the Council, these citizens have often struggled to access clear information about how to vote.
French poll shock: Mélenchon closes in on Philippe as Bardella holds firm in presidential race
National Rally president Jordan Bardella continues to dominate the field with 32 per cent of voting intentions.
Meloni’s right-wing coalition defies polls to retain Venice in Italian local elections
Simone Venturini took around 51 per cent of the vote in the first round, ahead of centre-left rival Andrea Martella on 39 per cent.
Italians vote in local elections seen as test for Meloni government
Turnout on the first day stood at around 46.5 per cent, down from 50.1 per cent recorded at the previous election, local reports said.
Gabriel Attal: Macronism’s youngest face in search of the presidency it shaped
The 37-year-old former prime minister announced he would seek the Renaissance nomination to succeed Emmanuel Macron.
EU adopts sanctions targeting Iran’s blockade of Strait of Hormuz
EU citizens and companies are also forbidden from making funds, financial assets or economic resources available to those listed.
Attal launches bid for French presidency
"I can't take this kind of French politics anymore, where it's just 50 shades of managing decline".
Airbus and Air France convicted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash
The Paris Court of Appeal ruled today that the airline and the European aerospace manufacturer were "solely and entirely responsible for the crash of flight AF447".
Andalusia deepens European socialism’s long retreat
After defeats in the UK and Denmark, the socialists have suffered another heavy setback and are struggling to make their case in the contemporary political arena.
The rise of the sub-national power: Why mayors and regional bosses will rule the world
It is not an accident that the man most likely to replace Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister is Andy Burnham, the directly elected Mayor of Greater Manchester.
EU aid set to become a lever against partners of Russia and Iran
The European Union is one of the world's largest providers of external assistance.
‘Long-debunked lies’: German CDU denigrates AfD in contentious brochure
The 32-page booklet entitled 'Decline for Germany, not an Alternative' launches a number of wild claims about the country's main opposition party.
Édouard Philippe faces judicial probe over alleged corruption
A French investigating judge has been appointed to probe the former prime minister over alleged misappropriation of public funds.
Babiš has ridden the populist wave — now he actually has to be right-wing
The West’s populist wave has now lasted for over ten years. In that length of time, it has brought a sea of new faces to power, or to the cusp of it.
Spanish court delayed Zapatero indictment to avoid influencing elections
It is the first time in Spanish history that a former prime minister has been charged with corruption offences.
Greek ex-PM Tsipras sets date for new party comeback
Former Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras on Monday said he would formalise on May 26 a long-awaited comeback ahead of national elections next year.
PSOE slumps to worst-ever result in its Andalusian stronghold as Vox emerges as kingmaker
The Socialists have fallen to their lowest score on record in the region they ruled for almost four decades, while Vox holds the key to Moreno Bonilla's re-election.
Emperors lost in their Labyrinths, unwilling to listen to the common people
If one factor links the dire unpopularity of Chancellor Merz and President Macron, it is their political insularity.
Germany’s AfD plans to replace hundreds of civil servants after election win in battleground state
The right-wing Alternative for Germany party (AfD) has announced it will replace up to 200 civil servants in the state of Saxony-Anhalt – if it comes into power…
Moreno Bonilla, the PP globalist champion who is in politics to have a quiet life
Few Spanish so-called conservatives have embraced the policy menu of the European progressive consensus with as little visible discomfort.
Why Sunday’s Andalusian vote is Spain’s true general-election dress rehearsal
Some 6.8 million Andalusians are eligible to vote. Few Spanish elections offer a cleaner read on national sentiment.
Streeting resigns as UK Health Secretary, piling pressure on Starmer
In his resignation letter, the former Health Secretary said he had "lost confidence" in Starmer's leadership.