A Politico investigation, reported by Greek outlet Ethnos, revealed that European political parties made an estimated €1.5 million in illegal expenditures during the 2024 European Parliament elections. The report describes what appears to have been “an attempt to misuse public funds” — a scandal that could further erode trust in EU institutions at a time when populist parties are gaining ground.
In France, the National Assembly approved a controversial measure extending the administrative detention of foreigners deemed “dangerous” to seven months, as reported by Le Monde. The bill, championed by Renaissance party rapporteur Charles Rodwell, is part of a broader push to tighten immigration enforcement and prevent security risks.
