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Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying
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Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying

The largest party group in the European Parliament wants to see a common EU law against cyberbullying.
Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout
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Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout

Hungarians are now voting in a parliamentary election that could spell the end of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Voter turnout looks set to be a record high
She chooses Orbán so her sons won't have to go to war
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She chooses Orbán so her sons won't have to go to war

Viktor Orbán's fate could be decided in the commuter belt around Budapest - and much of that is about Ukraine. In Ócsa, just south of the capital, Fidesz voters fear that Hungarians will be sent to the front if the opposition wins the election
EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU
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EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU

A divided European Parliament approved easier deportations and the establishment of "return hubs" outside the EU. The vote drew applause from the far right
More than 100,000 demonstrate in Budapest in showdown between Orbán and Péter Magyar
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More than 100,000 demonstrate in Budapest in showdown between Orbán and Péter Magyar

More than 100,000 people gathered in rival demonstrations on the streets of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, on Sunday, in a showdown between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar.
Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election
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Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election

Sex, drugs, and crying children are all on the agenda as the election campaign in Hungary heats up. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán portrays the EU as the enemy and is supported by both Russia and the US
Right-wing victory on migration in EU Parliament vote
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Right-wing victory on migration in EU Parliament vote

The EU right is once again relying on the far right to win a tough vote in the European Parliament.
European Parliament postpones ratification of tariff deal with US
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European Parliament postpones ratification of tariff deal with US

The European Parliament is postponing ratification of the EU-US tariff agreement. The announcement follows US President Donald Trump's recent threat to impose new tariffs on the rest of the world
European Parliament agrees to pause negotiations on US tariff deal
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European Parliament agrees to pause negotiations on US tariff deal

A majority in the European Parliament has agreed to pause negotiations on this summer's tariff deal with the United States, Le Monde reports. The agreement comes amid Donald Trump's repeated threats over Greenland, which are having a major impact
Evidence supports pause in EU-US trade agreement after Trump's tariff threat
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Evidence supports pause in EU-US trade agreement after Trump's tariff threat

After Donald Trump's tariff threat, strong voices in the European Parliament are calling for work on the pending trade agreement between the EU and the United States to be put on hold.
Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"
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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
Germany gets EU to ease car regulations
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Germany gets EU to ease car regulations

The emissions ban for new cars in the EU from 2035 will be changed to require a 90 percent reduction, according to German politicians.
Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful
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Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives turn to the far right
Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful
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Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives increasingly turn to the far right
Criticism of climate decisions: Opens the way for the far right
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Criticism of climate decisions: Opens the way for the far right

The EU Parliament wants to reduce emissions by 2040, but also reduce companies' sustainability requirements. Swedish Jörgen Warborn (M) got what he wanted - but also received harsh criticism from both the opposition and environmental organizations
EU Confidence Vote: Far Right and Left Target von der Leyen
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EU Confidence Vote: Far Right and Left Target von der Leyen

Charlie Kirk Nominated for EU's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights
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Charlie Kirk Nominated for EU's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights

The murdered American right-wing debater Charlie Kirk has been nominated for the European Parliament's finest human rights prize, the Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought.
EU Parliament Backs Recognition of Palestine as Independent State
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EU Parliament Backs Recognition of Palestine as Independent State

The EU Parliament supports recognition of Palestine as an independent state. –We should have said this a long time ago, says EU Parliament member Jonas Sjöstedt (V)
EU Proposes Pausing Trade Agreement with Israel Amid Gaza Concerns
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EU Proposes Pausing Trade Agreement with Israel Amid Gaza Concerns

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen warns of new sharp measures against Israel. We are putting our bilateral support to Israel on ice, she promises in a speech in Strasbourg
Moderate Party Supports EU Asylum List with Far-Right Collaboration
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Moderate Party Supports EU Asylum List with Far-Right Collaboration

The EU's conservative party group is ready to take help from the far-right to quickly get through a first EU list of "safe countries" in asylum contexts.
SD Challenges The Moderate Party Over EU Leadership Vote
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SD Challenges The Moderate Party Over EU Leadership Vote

Dismiss Ursula von der Leyen and the entire EU Commission, the far-right urges in a vote of no confidence in the EU Parliament. The German is likely to survive – but risks a difficult balancing act ahead
Hungary Blocks Budapest Pride Parade but Mayor Vows to Proceed
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Hungary Blocks Budapest Pride Parade but Mayor Vows to Proceed

Hungarian police forbid next week's pride parade in the capital Budapest. But the mayor refuses to give in
EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support
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EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support

The EU Commission's proposal on "greenwashing" risks being laid down after two years of negotiations, after withdrawn support from the conservative party group EPP.
Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism
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Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

All companies with fewer than 3000 employees should be exempt from the requirements in the EU's new sustainability directive, CSR, believes Swedish EU parliament member Jörgen Warborn (The Moderate Party).
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