The former prime minister and wealthy businessman is the favorite in this weekend's Chamber of Deputies election. He is aligning himself with Viktor Orbán and Robert Fico and wants to end support for Ukraine. But he needs coalition partners to do so.
By Hans-Jörg Schmidt
President Maia Sandu's pro-European party is clearly the strongest force in Moldova's parliamentary elections after the tally of nearly all votes. It should be able to continue governing alone and Moldova can thus stay on its path toward EU membership.
By Stephan Israel
The TTPA regulation aims to make those behind political campaigns more accountable and transparent. The new regulations will soon come into force, but most EU countries are not prepared for them. The rules will have a profound impact on political operations.
By Stefan Braun, Till Hoppe and Leonard Schulz
As expected by the French head of government himself, François Bayrou lost the vote of confidence in parliament. President Emmanuel Macron intends to appoint a new prime minister this week.
By Marion Bergermann
