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Police raid European Parliament offices amid election interference concerns

We start with the police searches this Wednesday at the Brussels and Strasbourg offices of an employee of the European Parliament. Authorities say the raids are linked to an investigation into whether some MEPs were bribed to promote Russian narratives in order to undermine public support for Ukraine in the…

France 24

EU Parliament Employee Investigated For Promoting Russian Propaganda

Authorities conduct searches in Brussels and Strasbourg related to possible bribery involving EU lawmakers promoting Russian propaganda.

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Idea of EU citizenship still intangible for most Europeans

From Thursday 6 until Sunday 9 June, Europeans from 27 member states will be hitting the polls in a vote with heavy stakes for the climate transition, immigration and democracy. But to what extent do these voters define themselves as Europeans? Will their ballot be driven by continental issues dear…

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Police search the European Parliament over suspected Russian interference, prosecutors say

Belgium’s federal prosecutor’s office says police have carried out searches at the residence of an employee of the European Parliament and at his office in the Parliament’s building in Brussels over suspected Russian interference

The Independent UK

Police search European Parliament employee's home, offices over possible Russian interference

Police searched the offices and residence of an employee of the European Parliament on Wednesday as part of an investigation into whether EU lawmakers were bribed to promote Russian propaganda to undermine support for Ukraine, prosecutors said.

France 24

Farmers steal the limelight in EU election campaign

In our second Europe Votes show, we zoom in on farmers in Brussels and in France. Milk producers have rallied in the Belgian and EU capital, drawing attention to the struggles they face in being paid a fair price for their produce. And in France, the main political lists competing…

France 24

EU pushing to boost military aid to Ukraine

The drive by some EU states to raise support comes as others, such as Hungary, work to block military aid.

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EU tries to drum up military support for Ukraine as Zelenskyy tours Spain, Belgium and Portugal

European Union defense ministers are meeting in Brussels to try again to overcome Hungary’s objections to providing billions of euros in military aid to Kyiv, in its third year of war since Russia’s full-scale invasion began

The Independent UK

I’m a brown, Muslim European. For people like me, these EU elections are terrifying

EU institutions have already let people of colour down. Now the rise of the far right poses an even greater threat, says Brussels-based commentator Shada Islam

The Guardian - UK

Donor fatigue persists as nations commit 7.5 billion euros for conflict-hit Syrians

International donors meeting in Brussels say they will commit 7.5 billion euros, about $8.1 billion, in both grants and loans to support Syrians battered by war, poverty, and hunger for the rest of this year and beyond

The Independent UK

EU struggles to come out on top in systemic rivalry with China

From human rights to technology, the European Union's relationship with China is a key issue for the bloc as voters in 27 countries prepare to cast their ballots in EU elections in June.

Radio France Internationale

Von der Leyen quizzed on whether she would work with far-right in EU election debate – as it happened

Frontrunner to be European Commission president was questioned over alliances with Meloni and others in face-off with rival candidates

The Guardian - UK

Eurostar launches sale with tickets as low as £35 each way – but you’ll have to be quick

With the Olympics over, Paris is continuing to welcome tourists for autumn and winter city breaks

The Independent UK

‘Tell EU to defer entry/exit system’ or risk serious travel delays, warns Lords committee

Ministers urged to ‘use all diplomatic efforts’ with Brussels to postpone demand for fingerprints and facial biometrics

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Macron, Scholz voice 'deep concern' at Georgia foreign influence law

The leaders of France and Germany on Sunday said they are "deeply concerned by the situation in Georgia" where parliament approved a controversial "foreign influence" law that goes "against European values".

France 24

Georgian President Zurabishvili vetoes controversial 'Russian law'

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Saturday put a mostly symbolic veto on the "foreign influence" law that sparked unprecedented protests and warnings from Brussels that the measure would undermine Tbilisi's European aspirations.

Evening Standard

New Dutch government vows to introduce 'strictest-ever' asylum policy outside EU rules

New Dutch coalition vows to crackdown on migration in a potential showdown with Brussels

International Business Times

Chinese Firms Exit Romania Solar Tender After EU Probe

Two Chinese-owned solar panel manufacturers have withdrawn from a public procurement tender in Romania after the EU launched an anti-subsidy probe, Brussels said Monday.

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Booking.com To Face Tough New EU Tech Rules

Brussels also said it would investigate whether social media platform X, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, can be exempted from the rules.

Wallpaper

The ageing female body and the cult of youth: Joan Semmel in Belgium

Joan Semmel’s ‘An Other View’ is currently on show at Xavier Hufkens, Belgium, reimagining the female nude

Evening Standard

Nick Cave: I can express myself better with sculpture than song

The singer has his first solo show at a gallery in Brussels

Radio France Internationale

EU's Green Deal the target of online disinformation ahead of polls

The EU's Green Deal has been the target of a virulent online disinformation campaign ahead of European parliamentary elections in June, such as fabricated claims that Brussels plans to introduce a "carbon passport" or a ban on repairing cars older than 15 years.

The Guardian - UK

EU to end sanctions procedure against Poland

Brussels says it will drop rule-of-law case after new government vowed to restore judicial independence

International Business Times

Far Right Seen Making Gains In EU Elections

Surveys predict Europe's far right will surge in EU elections next month, giving it more influence in Brussels politics even if mainstream players will still have greater weight.

The Guardian - UK

Belgian insurer urges politicians to strengthen low emission zones

Mutualités Libres among 140 health and environment experts calling for more clean air measures

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