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

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

Wed 3 Jul 2024 13:59 CEST

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

Right-Wing Shift in Europe Does Not Worry Blinken

Right-Wing Shift in Europe Does Not Worry Blinken

Mon 1 Jul 2024 21:43 CEST

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.

Fateful week awaits in France

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Fateful week awaits in France

Sun 30 Jun 2024 08:01 CEST

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

Meloni breaks silence on fascist outbursts

Meloni breaks silence on fascist outbursts

Fri 28 Jun 2024 20:15 CEST

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

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

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EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

Thu 27 Jun 2024 13:42 CEST

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

Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

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Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs

Mon 17 Jun 2024 13:18 CEST

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

"Abortion rights dropped from G7 statement"

"Abortion rights dropped from G7 statement"

Fri 14 Jun 2024 11:57 CEST

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

Le Pen's party becomes the largest in the EU

Le Pen's party becomes the largest in the EU

Mon 10 Jun 2024 14:01 CEST

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

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

Mon 10 Jun 2024 11:52 CEST

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

Slovaks and Italians to the polling stations

Slovaks and Italians to the polling stations

Sat 8 Jun 2024 08:24 CEST

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

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

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

Sat 1 Jun 2024 09:44 CEST

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