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Boycott and "Yellow Cards" against Orbán in the EU

Dissatisfaction with Hungary is brewing in the EU, just over a week into the country's presidency of the Council of Ministers. Now, warnings and boycotts are being threatened.

Boycott and "Yellow Cards" against Orbán in the EU

Six-day workweek sparks heated debate in Greece

Shameful, the opposition thinks. Absolutely necessary, according to the government.

Six-day workweek sparks heated debate in Greece

IDF: Attack on school building in central Gaza

Israel's military (IDF) claims to have attacked "terrorists" who used a school in the Nuseirat area in central Gaza as a "shield". A source at Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat tells AFP that they have received several injured people after an attack on a school run by the UN's Palestine agency Unrwa.

IDF: Attack on school building in central Gaza

"Russia wants to show that they are winning the war"

Russia's escalated attacks on Ukraine are an attempt to convince the outside world that the country is on its way to winning the war in Ukraine. It can also be interpreted as Russia trying to take as much territory as they can before potential peace talks begin, says military expert Ilmari Käihkö.

"Russia wants to show that they are winning the war"

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.

Bardella leads EU's new far-right

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Sweden's next EU Commissioner is nominated. But now Jessika Roswall will also get a responsibility area – and be grilled by the EU Parliament.

Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Jessica Roswall, Sweden's new EU Commissioner

The Government proposes Jessika Roswall (M) for the position as Sweden's next EU Commissioner. This was announced by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) at a press conference on Monday.

Jessica Roswall, Sweden's new EU Commissioner

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

It will be a moderate - but who? Already today, the government is presenting Sweden's next EU Commissioner. .

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

Orban's new right-wing group reaches EU threshold

The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's newly started political movement has attracted enough parties to form a new group in the EU Parliament – a victory for his latest attempt to drive Brussels to the right. .

Orban's new right-wing group reaches EU threshold

Dreamed of Europe - Hanged Himself in Italian Custody

Violence and mental illness thrive in Italy's controversial repatriation center. Yet, the government in Rome has promised to build more – and quintupled the time migrants are allowed to be detained.

Dreamed of Europe - Hanged Himself in Italian Custody

Tate allowed to leave Romania but must stay within the EU

A court in Romania's capital Bucharest has decided that influencer Andrew Tate is allowed to leave Romania but must stay within the EU while awaiting trial. Tate is charged with, among other things, rape and organizing a criminal group for the sexual exploitation of women.

Tate allowed to leave Romania but must stay within the EU

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

Ukraine must abandon four regions for peace to be possible, was the message from Vladimir Putin to Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán's visit to Moscow is heavily criticized by his fellow leaders in the EU.

Putin to Orbán: Ukrainian retreat required

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Keir Starmer receives congratulations from colleagues around the world after his landslide victory in Britain's election. .

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

Farage Enters Parliament for the First Time

Eighth time lucky. Controversial Nigel Farage, the Brexit profile who leads the right-wing populist Reform Party, has for the first time been elected to parliament.

Farage Enters Parliament for the First Time

The Government: Stop to Russian Gas - but Unclear When

New sanctions against Russia are intended to stop Russian fossil gas from reaching Sweden. But how long it will take before it really happens is unclear.

The Government: Stop to Russian Gas - but Unclear When

So high are the tariffs against Chinese electric cars

The EU is now punishing Chinese electric car manufacturers with punitive tariffs. Among those affected to the greatest extent are giants BYD and Geely, the owner of Volvo.

So high are the tariffs against Chinese electric cars

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.

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

EU gives green light to Lufthansa's ITA purchase

The German airline Lufthansa has received clearance from the EU Commission for its investment in the state-controlled Italian airline ITA Airways of 325 million euros (equivalent to 3. 7 billion kronor).

EU gives green light to Lufthansa's ITA purchase

German promise of compensation to Polish war victims

Germany will compensate still living victims of the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II. Germany is aware of its guilt and its responsibility for the millions who fell victim to the occupation, said Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a visit to Warsaw.

German promise of compensation to Polish war victims

Zelensky to Orbán: We need a just peace

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj emphasizes that his war-torn country needs a "just peace", during a meeting with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. .

Zelensky to Orbán: We need a just peace

Latvia allows same-sex partnerships

Same-sex couples in Latvia are now allowed to register partnerships – according to a law that came into force on Monday. It is the first time that same-sex couples are recognized legally in the country.

Latvia allows same-sex partnerships

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

With guiding principles from Donald Trump, Europe is to be "made great again" when Hungary takes over the baton as presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. But is it six months of confrontation or compromise that await under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán? The uncertainty is great.

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

Orban wants to create a new party group in the EU Parliament

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants to create a new EU-critical far-right group in the EU Parliament, together with Austria's right-wing populist Freedom Party (FPÖ) and the Czech former Prime Minister Andrej Babis' party ANO. > We take on the responsibility of launching this new platform and new faction.

Orban wants to create a new party group in the EU Parliament

Fateful week awaits in France

Far-right or left-wing? A divided and dissatisfied France chooses a path – which will have major consequences for all of Europe. .

Fateful week awaits in France