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The remains of the Ukrainian mayor have been returned

The remains of the Ukrainian mayor have been returned

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The remains of a Ukrainian mayor, who was captured by Russian soldiers at the beginning of the invasion war in 2022, have been returned. The governor of Zaporizhzhia claims that he was tortured to death

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

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An Estonian foreign minister and a Portuguese top meeting general will be two of the EU's foremost faces outward until 2029. Kaja Kallas and António Costa kick off the new mandate period with a trip to Ukraine, and are two of the EU's new poster names to keep an eye on

Starmer invited to EU meeting

Starmer invited to EU meeting

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Five years after the United Kingdom left the EU, the country's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be welcomed to an EU summit again.

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

Trade and Ukraine – how the US election affects Europe

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Europe both cheers and sighs over Donald Trump's election victory in the USA. The EU machinery is preparing itself for the consequences, with a focus on trade and the war in Ukraine

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

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A number of Western countries are questioning the weekend's election in Georgia, which ended with the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream proclaiming victory. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says she is "seriously concerned"

Crack in Georgia's Top Leadership after the Election

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Crack in Georgia's Top Leadership after the Election

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Georgia's President Salomé Zurabisjvili calls for protests after the disputed election where the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream won. Prime Minister Irakli Garibasjvili however rejects the allegations of electoral fraud

Zelensky invited to EU summit

Zelensky invited to EU summit

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China wants to continue negotiating car tariffs

China wants to continue negotiating car tariffs

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Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

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Iran's extensive robot attacks on Israel are a significant escalation that gives reason for "great concern". This is the opinion of Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party), a view she shares with colleagues in Europe

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

Starmer courted European leaders at the palace

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Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to restore the relationship with the EU during a top meeting with a number of European leaders outside Oxford.

Kristersson: Orbán is hijacking the EU presidency

Kristersson: Orbán is hijacking the EU presidency

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Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's "peace trips" to China and the USA are causing upset in the EU leadership. Sweden is no exception, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson

Boycott and "Yellow Cards" against Orbán in the EU

Boycott and "Yellow Cards" against Orbán in the EU

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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

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

World leaders congratulate Starmer on his victory

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

Orban meets Putin in Moscow

Orban meets Putin in Moscow

What can Hungary do to put an end to Russia's war in Ukraine? Skepticism is great when Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is on his way to Moscow.

Brussels is bracing itself – Orbán takes over in the EU

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

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

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EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

EU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary

Zelensky praises EU negotiations: "Historic"

Zelensky praises EU negotiations: "Historic"

"A historic step forward", notes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on his Brussels visit after the start of negotiations with the EU last week. New security agreements are to guarantee long-term support

Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

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Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency

The catchphrase is borrowed from Donald Trump as Hungary takes over the presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers from 1 July. The main slogan becomes "Make Europe great again" – Make Europe great again

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

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Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

EU countries are still not in agreement about five more years with Ursula von der Leyen as chair of the EU Commission. The decision is delayed until at least next week since leaders at the EU's top meeting wanted more involvement – or a larger share of the cake

Former EU Chief: No Support from the Far-Right

Former EU Chief: No Support from the Far-Right

Pay no attention to the far-right! The advice comes from the EU Commission's former chairman when the successor is to gather support after the EU election. Ireland's votes still remain to be allocated

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Rivalries and compromises await as the newly elected European Parliament forms itself. First question: can the leaders of member states agree on who should hold the top jobs?

Mette Frederiksen beaten on open street

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Mette Frederiksen beaten on open street

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was assaulted by a man on a square in Copenhagen on Friday. The man has been apprehended

Listen to us – the East's demands in the EU

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Listen to us – the East's demands in the EU

The war in Ukraine is making Europe's old Eastern Bloc wish for a stronger position in the EU. Listen to us! is the demand before the EU election and the allocation of future top jobs in Brussels