Elections in Europe
Macron’s shock win doesn’t mean he’ll soon form a government
A deal between the French president’s party and the center-right is under pressure as talks continue.
The Undercover MEP: I accepted my pointless job title with pride
Macron wins shock vote to keep coalition hopes alive
Von der Leyen threads the climate needle to keep her job
Ursula von der Leyen wins second term as European Commission president
The MEPs who actually matter
Ursula von der Leyen secures five more years: As it happened
‘Is that it?’ UK Labour’s cautious entry to government
Few surprises are expected when Keir Starmer sets out his program in the king’s speech.
French government resigns, ushering in indefinite transition period
The Attal administration will now serve as a caretaker government until a new prime minister is appointed.
ECB to leave rates on hold in hope for quiet summer
Silence is golden for President Christine Lagarde as any guidance risks doing more harm than good.
Roberta Metsola reelected European Parliament president
MEPs pick incumbent for another 2.5 years at the helm.
Attack on Donald Trump strikes fear into European hearts
Fears of political violence are simmering just beneath the surface in Europe, too.
The French left never had a plan for winning. That could cost them their victory.
If the New Popular Front can’t agree on a prime minister soon, the alliance could fall apart.
The end of the French exception
A fragmented election with no clear winner is typical for most EU countries. Can France learn to love the messy art of compromise?
What Washington thinks of Keir Starmer
After years of Conservative turmoil, the new British prime minister has been welcomed by Democrats and Republicans alike.
Macron’s heirs duel over his scraps
Gabriel Attal and Gérald Darmanin are jostling for what’s left of the French president’s party.
Defeated UK Tories suffer ‘very public nervous breakdown’
The Conservative Party leadership contest is effectively underway — and it’s not pretty.
Germany’s ‘Don’ Habeck girds for chancellor battle
After Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock took herself out of the running, Economy Minister Robert Habeck is the likely chancellor candidate for the struggling Greens.
Priests, patronage and power: Poland’s Tusk goes after his political enemies
The new Polish government is unleashing prosecutors and special commissions to hold its predecessors to account.
French election: What the hell is going on?
Not spent eight hours a day reading about the French election like we have? Let us bring you up to speed.
Le Pen accuses French left of plotting Capitol-style insurrection
A prominent figure from the left called for a ‘march’ on the prime minister’s office.
How Le Pen’s far right blew it
Bad candidates, incompetence and a fierce fightback by rivals denied the National Rally its election dream.
Czech PM: I can help von der Leyen get a 2nd Commission term
Petr Fiala expressed support for von der Leyen and said she understands “the problems of Central Europe.”
Czech party says it’s ready to announce new far-right group in European Parliament
Czech Freedom and Direct Democracy says it will team up with the Alternative for Germany.
Divided, reshuffled and politically bruised: Europe’s leaders head to the NATO summit
Political turmoil on the Continent is reshuffling power players going to the NATO gathering.
France has no majority. But these policies might.
POLITICO looks at the policies with the best chance of making it through France’s new hung parliament.
Marine Le Pen hit by shock probe into 2022 presidential campaign funding
France’s far-right chief faces corruption investigation.
Macron’s camp plots unlikely comeback amid French election chaos
With no one in charge, the French president’s allies believe anything is possible.
Kremlin mopes over French election results
“We do not harbor any special hopes” for improving ties with France, Moscow said.
The end of Le Pen?
The far-right leader, while not down and out, faces an uphill task in the 2027 presidential election.