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Czech Communist’s Defection Makes Le Pen’s Far-Right Group Largest in the European Parliament

Marine Le Pen’s far-right group in the European Parliament is now larger than Giorgia Meloni’s - thanks to a Czech communist.

EU proposes one-hour social media limit for children under 15

A maximum of one hour a day on social media for children under 15 - and only with parental approval. This is how the European Commission wants to set its new age limit.

Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"

The pressure is on the EU leadership as member states pull in different directions on Ukraine support, trade and the US. For some, the disagreement is a real Christmas present.

"Grow up!" - Crisis and Anger over Next EU Leadership

Political crisis threatens in the EU when the parliament's party groups cannot agree on the next EU Commission. The takeover may be delayed until 2025 – and make the far-right a part of the majority.

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Bardella leads EU's new far-right

One by one, the EU Parliament's most drastic parties on the right flank have joined Viktor Orbán's new gathering of "patriots". Now the party group is third largest – but likely without real influence.

Far-right Hug of Death – Who Will Take Whom?

National gathering has power in sight in France – but is keeping a low profile about who they think will sit with in the EU parliament. A brutal scramble is underway among the parties as the far-right forms itself after the EU election.

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Silly season prevails in the EU Parliament as party groups recruit new members ahead of the start of the mandate period. Hungarian Fidesz may again find itself outside when the choice is between influence or size.

Weber re-elected - ECR group grows

German Manfred Weber continues as group leader in the EU Parliament's largest party group, with Swedish Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) as vice chairman. The SD group ECR grows to third largest in the Parliament and hopes for continued cooperation to the right.

Italians' brothers become largest – League loses

The far-right party in Italy, Italy's brothers (FDI), appears to be on course to become the largest party in the country's EU election, according to exit poll results.