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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?

Right-Wing Shift in Europe Does Not Worry Blinken

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expects continued support for NATO in Europe despite right-wing extremist advances – most recently in the first round of the French parliamentary election. .

Right-Wing Shift in Europe Does Not Worry Blinken

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

Meloni breaks silence on fascist outbursts

Members of Italy's Brothers of Italy youth organization have been filmed making numerous fascist and Nazi gestures. Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has spoken out about the matter after several weeks of silence.

Meloni breaks silence on fascist outbursts

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.

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

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.

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

"Abortion rights dropped from G7 statement"

Both the Pope and India's Narendra Modi have turned up at the G7 meeting in Italy. The joint statement from the countries is expected to urge China to stop selling arms to Russia – but nothing about abortion.

"Abortion rights dropped from G7 statement"

Le Pen's party becomes the largest in the EU

With 30 seats, Marine Le Pen's French far-right in National Rally becomes the largest single party in the European Parliament. At least, that's what the preliminary results show, which include the final figures for both France and Germany.

Le Pen's party becomes the largest in the EU

Holding the Middle Ground? A Delicate Balancing Act in the EU

The EU Parliament seems to have a stable middle majority again – but perhaps only on paper. Now, demands and counter-demands await in the hunt for continued support for Ursula von der Leyen.

Holding the Middle Ground? A Delicate Balancing Act in the EU

Slovaks and Italians to the polling stations

Voters in Slovakia and Italy are heading to the polls on Saturday, the third day of the EU election. .

Slovaks and Italians to the polling stations

The Crown Prince can make Le Pen the largest in the EU election

Outer right and other populists hope for another step forward in the EU election in a week. Here are the winners – but also the losers – in this year's election campaign.

The Crown Prince can make Le Pen the largest in the EU election