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Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

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Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen.

Meloni in attendance at Trump's inauguration

Meloni in attendance at Trump's inauguration

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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will be one of the guests at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration on Monday, confirms her office.

Trump's Inauguration: The Celebrities in Attendance

Trump's Inauguration: The Celebrities in Attendance

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Heads of state, billionaires, and celebrities are in attendance as Trump becomes president again. Here are some of those expected to show up and some who have declined

The King can become the EU's weapon against Orbán

The King can become the EU's weapon against Orbán

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wants to stop the EU's sanctions against Russia and warns of Ukraine as a "serious threat" to the economy. The countermeasure in Brussels could be to turn to the king

Anti-Corruption Chief Investigated for Embezzlement

Anti-Corruption Chief Investigated for Embezzlement

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Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

Meloni and Orbán – Trump's friends in Europe

2 MIN READ

Who in Europe is closest to the USA's incoming president Donald Trump? Here are four eager supporters – and a joker – in the battle to get the White House to listen.

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

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In just over two weeks, Donald Trump will place his hand on the Bible and take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. Before that, artists will be booked, political decisions prepared, and members of Congress lobbied

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

Soon Trump will be President – this is how the shift in power will go

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In less than three weeks, Donald Trump will place his hand on the Bible and take the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States. Before that, artists will be booked, political decisions will be prepared, and members of Congress will be lobbied

Former Polish Minister Granted Asylum in Hungary

Former Polish Minister Granted Asylum in Hungary

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Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

Slovakia's President: Ukraine Must Give Up Territory

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Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini is calling for realism in the discussions about conditions for peace in Russia's war against Ukraine. Ukraine must count on losing areas, he believes

The Kremlin: Orbán presented a Christmas proposal

The Kremlin: Orbán presented a Christmas proposal

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he has proposed a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine over Christmas. This allegedly took place in a conversation with Vladimir Putin, according to the Russian President's spokesperson

Orbán: Ukraine rejected proposal for ceasefire

Orbán: Ukraine rejected proposal for ceasefire

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Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says that Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has rejected a proposal for a ceasefire during Christmas. Ukraine denies having spoken with Orbán about a possible ceasefire

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has taken on the leadership role to prepare the EU for a new period with Donald Trump as the USA's president. When Nordic and Baltic prime ministers meet at Harpsund this week, Tusk sits at the table

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

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The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine

Orbán defies ICC – invites Netanyahu

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Orbán defies ICC – invites Netanyahu

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Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of the EU's presidency country Hungary, defies the ICC's arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by inviting him to Hungary.

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

So, the EU is going to meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

5 MIN READ

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine

"Grow up!" - Crisis and Anger over Next EU Leadership

"Grow up!" - Crisis and Anger over Next EU Leadership

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Political crisis threatens in the EU when the parliament's party groups cannot agree on the next EU Commission. The takeover may be delayed until 2025 – and make the far-right a part of the majority

"Hostage Drama" at the End of EU Hearings

"Hostage Drama" at the End of EU Hearings

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Ursula von der Leyen's heaviest commissioners are being questioned when the EU Parliament is now concluding its hearings. But no one is either approved or stopped directly – as the candidates are being held as "hostages" by anxious party groups

Orbán: Trump will stop supporting Ukraine

Orbán: Trump will stop supporting Ukraine

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"The Black Sheep" Orbán Celebrated Trump with Vodka

"The Black Sheep" Orbán Celebrated Trump with Vodka

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Social Democrats' demands on Kristersson: EU plan for Ukraine support

Social Democrats' demands on Kristersson: EU plan for Ukraine support

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The Social Democratic Party's leader Magdalena Andersson urges Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) to push for an EU plan to secure support for Ukraine at the EU summit.

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

Serbian Minister Resigns After Deadly Ceiling Collapse

Serbian Minister Resigns After Deadly Ceiling Collapse

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Many died when concrete roof collapsed at train station

Many died when concrete roof collapsed at train station

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The concrete roof at the entrance to a train station in Novi Sad in Serbia collapsed during rush hour on Friday. At least 14 people were killed in the accident