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SD Challenges The Moderate Party Over EU Leadership Vote

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SD Challenges The Moderate Party Over EU Leadership Vote

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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

Turkey-EU Relations Strained as Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Tensions

Turkey-EU Relations Strained as Opposition Leader's Arrest Sparks Tensions

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The arrest of the leading opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu puts Turkey's relations with Europe at stake, warns the German top politician Manfred Weber, leader of the largest party group in the EU parliament.

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is met with harsh words and scathing criticism in the EU Parliament. Left-wing lies and political propaganda, he counters himself

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

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The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán

Weber re-elected - ECR group grows

Weber re-elected - ECR group grows

German Manfred Weber continues as group leader in the EU Parliament's largest party group, with Swedish Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) as vice chairman. The SD group ECR grows to third largest in the Parliament and hopes for continued cooperation to the right

Demands and Battles After the EU Election

Demands and Battles After the EU Election

Ursula von der Leyen seems increasingly secure as continued chair of the EU Commission following the EU election. However, the demands are many from both her own and other parties