EPP leader Manfred Weber urged the EU to establish migrant return hubs in Africa and empower Frontex, facing legal hurdles like the ECHR and past failures in Italy and the UK.
Edouard Philippe's campaign is recalibrating its strategy for the 2027 French presidential election following Marine Le Pen's successful appeal against her ban, allowing her to run. Philippe's team plans to attack Le Pen's fiscally left-wing platform, contrasting it with Bardella's more pro-business stance.
Edouard Philippe launched a strong attack on the National Rally at his first major campaign rally in Paris, calling the party unprincipled and opportunistic. He criticized their shifting stances and contrasted Marine Le Pen with Jordan Bardella's free-market views, positioning himself as a responsible conservative candidate to beat political extremes.
Edouard Philippe, a French presidential hopeful, launched a strong attack on the National Rally at his first major campaign rally in Paris. He criticized the far-right party for being unprincipled and opportunistic, highlighting perceived contradictions in their platform.
Romania's parliament rejected Prime Minister-designate Adrian Veștea's proposed cabinet on Monday, failing to secure the required majority. This marks the second failed attempt to form a government since the ousting of Ilie Bolojan, deepening the country's political deadlock and raising concerns over European funds and trust.
Italy's center-right coalition is under pressure to select a mayoral candidate for Milan's 2027 elections. Senate President Ignazio La Russa is urging swift decisions, with parties debating whether to nominate a civic figure or a politician.
General Roberto Vannacci's "Futuro Nazionale" is gaining traction in polls, challenging the Lega and the broader center-right coalition. The party is attracting defectors from other parties and plans to expand its parliamentary presence.
Roberto Vannacci's movement makes a significant debut in Vigevano, securing 14.33% of the vote and challenging the center-right coalition. The progressive candidate leads, with the center-right divided and facing a potential runoff.
The center-left coalition has secured victories in Enna and Pistoia, while the center-right retained control of Venice, Crotone, and Fermo. Several other cities will head to runoffs.
Center-right parties secure victories in Reggio Calabria and are leading in Venice, providing relief to Giorgia Meloni. The "campo largo" coalition faces setbacks in Salerno and Enna, while winning in Prato and Pistoia.
Vote counting is underway in Italy's municipal elections across nearly 750 towns. Early projections and exit polls indicate potential first-round victories for center-left and center-right candidates in several key cities, including Salerno, Venice, Reggio Calabria, and Prato.
Center-right coalitions have secured victories in the first round of local elections in Venice, Arezzo, and Reggio Calabria. Vincenzo De Luca won in Salerno, while the center-left retained Prato and took Pistoia. The elections involved 743 municipalities.
Center-right coalitions are leading in the first round of Italian local elections in Venice and Arezzo, and have secured victory in Reggio Calabria. Vincenzo De Luca also won in Salerno. Prato shows a lead for the center-left.
Italian municipal elections saw over 6.6 million voters choose mayors and councils. Exit polls indicate the center-right leads in Reggio Calabria and Venice. Voter turnout was nearly 61%, a slight decrease from previous elections.
Centrist lawmaker Andris Kulbergs announced plans to form a new coalition government in Latvia, following the collapse of the previous administration due to backlash over stray Ukrainian drones hitting oil facilities. President Edgard Rinkevics has approved the coalition talks.
Six political parties secured seats in Cyprus' parliament following Sunday's elections. The Democratic Rally (DISY) and Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) emerged as the largest parties, but no single party achieved a majority in the House of Representatives.
La Paz, Bolivia is experiencing escalating tensions as protests, including dynamite detonations, block highways and storm public buildings. Economic struggles, fueled by currency shortages and inflation, have led to shortages and bank closures. The US State Department calls it an 'attempted coup.' President Paz faces calls for resignation amid calls for dialogue.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into 2027 presidential candidate Edouard Philippe over allegations of embezzlement, favoritism, and illegal conflict of interest related to a €2 million contract awarded to an ally's non-profit organization.
German conservative leaders met with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Berlin on Monday to demand aggressive EU deregulation, presenting a strategy paper with 27 far-reaching demands. The talks focused on weakening the Industrial Accelerator Act and AI Act, with von der Leyen publicly aligning her goals with German business priorities despite behind-the-scenes pressure from Berlin's center-right bloc.
