Poland elects its first openly gay mayor
The Guardian: Robert Biedron wins mayoral election in Slupsk in further sign of growing social acceptance for gay and lesbian people in Poland. Read full article here.
Moldova election: Pro-EU parties edge pro-Russian rivals
BBC: Latest results from Moldova’s parliamentary elections show that pro-EU parties have a narrow lead over those backing closer ties with Russia. Read full analysis here.
Former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk faces challenge at the European Council
Indipendent: On Monday, Mr Van Rompuy steps down as European Council President, the post that oversees meetings of the 28 EU leaders. He is replaced by Donald Tusk, a former…
The Northern League could overtake Forza Italia as Italy’s right-wing party
The Economist: Silvio Berlusconi is in a fix. And how he tries to get out will have repercussions for Matteo Renzi’s reforming government. The media tycoon’s predicament became clear on…