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Fears populist surge will upend Europe's pioneering green agenda

The EU’s political shift to the right – and the dumping of its greenest-ever parliament – has fuelled worries over the future of the bloc’s flagship Green Deal and plans to turn Europe into the world’s first climate-neutral continent.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 12, 2024

How can Europe’s progressives fight back? A coalition of losers is now their best hope

Far-right gains have left liberals and Greens reeling – but despite differences, their interest lies in banding together, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024

Russia and Belarus begin second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills

Moscow says the exercises are a response to ‘daily provocations’ from the United States and its European allies.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2024

Leftwing Nordic nations provide ‘ray of hope’ in Europe

Left-leaning parties in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark see surge in support in Euro-elections, countering rightwing popularity in France and Germany

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

France's dissolution of parliament, snap elections: What happens next?

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on June 9 that he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling for new parliamentary elections following the far right’s landslide victory in the European elections. The elections for France’s lower house of parliament, conducted over two rounds, will be held on June 30 and…

France 24 · Jun 11, 2024

If D-day ceremony aimed to send Putin a message about fighting tyranny, Ukraine’s allies should have paid more attention to history

The recent D-day commemorations strove to project a message of western unity in the face of a new European aggression. This time it was not Nazi Germany that was the threat, but Russia.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024

Influencers, activists and an army general: new MEPs heading to European parliament

Intake of lawmakers after the election also includes some controversial figures to keep an eye on

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

Tesla Has Kickstarted An Autonomy War In China

Tesla's push to deploy FSD in China has encouraged domestic players to ramp up the development of their own versions of the systems.

InsideEVs · Jun 11, 2024

Europe's Far-Right Wins Signal Potential Shift In America

Far-right victories in EU elections raise concerns for US politics. Economic, immigration, and healthcare issues under scrutiny.

Top News · Jun 11, 2024

Surging property prices: When will Europe’s cities become affordable again?

The allure of Europe’s capitals and major cities is undeniable. For decades, people have flocked to them to work in industry, set up businesses, and seek a better quality of life.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024