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Greens ‘will not back von der Leyen’ for re-election if she does deal with far right

German Green MEP warns that EU plan to tackle climate crisis will be put at risk by agreement with hard right parties

The Guardian - UK

EU monitors new Meta measures on tackling disinformation ahead of June elections

The European Commission says Meta Platforms – the parent comapany of Facebook and Instagram – has taken measures to mitigate the spread of disinformation in the run-up to crucial EU elections in June.

Radio France Internationale

‘New ground is being broken’: EU seizes Russian profits for Ukraine

Ukraine wants to use $300bn in Russian central bank money held abroad to defeat it; Europe isn’t enthusiastic.

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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

Left-wing parties rule out alliances with far right ahead of European elections

Signatories, including MEP Raphaël Glucksmann and Frans Timmermans, promise to ‘combat hatred, racism and xenophobia’

The Guardian - UK

Meloni, Le Pen Flirt With Combining EU Far-right Forces

Europe's far-right figureheads Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni are hinting they could join forces following this summer's EU elections, after Le Pen's French party announced a break with its radical German ally AfD. The overtures presage a possible reconfiguration of nationalist parties' alliances after voters decide the next European…

International Business Times

EU's $47bn trade surplus over U.S. is a new record high—expect it to get bigger

The EU may not want to break out the champagne just yet, as impecunious European consumers cutting back imports are partly responsible.

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Europe’s climate laws could spell the end to low-cost flights - but what about private jets?

The era of low-cost air travel in Europe may be over for good, thanks in part to recent EU environmental policies. All in all, this is good news for the climate. But many low- and middle-income people who used to travel around the EU will no longer be able to…

The Conversation

Disappearing ink, fake polls and voter fraud: EU fears as Russian propaganda ads target Euro elections

Researcher uncovers vast Facebook campaign and accuses Meta of ‘lack of willingness’ to counter it

The Guardian - UK

Lebanon’s economic crisis endures, as does the EU’s ‘fear’ of refugees

Analysts question whether EU grants to Lebanon have anything to do with getting its economy out of the hole it is in.

Al Jazeera

Post-Brexit deal on border between Gibraltar and Spain remains unresolved

European Commission vice president, Maroš Šefčovič, cites progress on trade and economy for territory but not border checks

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia PM Robert Fico out of ‘life-threatening situation’ after being shot

Suspect in custody after shooting attack on populist prime minister as deputy prime minister says Fico ‘will survive’ assassination attempt

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision EU flag ban was ‘mind-blowing’, says European Commission

Spokesperson for Commission president Ursula von der Leyen calls decision ‘completely regrettable’

The Guardian - UK

First Female President Of North Macedonia Reignites Diplomatic Spat

Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova becomes North Macedonia's first female president amidst diplomatic tensions with Greece. Her presidency marks a crucial junctur...

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Radio France Internationale

Europe Day: rise of populism and shifting dynamics ahead of crucial elections

On 9 May, Europe commemorates the founding document of the EU – the Schuman Declaration. Signed on the same date in 1950, the declaration was the stepping-stone to cooperation in Europe and peace on the continent.

The Guardian - UK

EU reaches deal on using profits from Russia’s frozen assets for Ukraine

10% of the windfall profits will fund non-lethal aid to assuage EU member states that do not wish to fund arms

The Guardian - UK

Ursula von der Leyen is now a household name – and that could be Europe’s salvation

With national leaders facing war, political division and economic crisis, backing the EU chief for a second term is their best hope of unity, say Catherine De Vries of Bocconi University and Isabell Hoffmann of the Bertelsmann Stiftung

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.

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France urges coordination with China on Ukraine, trade at Paris summit

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pressed Xi Jinping at a summit in Paris on Monday to use Beijing's influence to halt the Russian war against Ukraine, also telling the Chinese leader to accept fair global trade rules.

The Guardian - UK

EU restates readiness to launch trade war with China over cheap imports

Bloc ‘will not waver’ from making tough decisions to protect economy and security, says Ursula von der Leyen

International Business Times

EU Ready To Protect Economy, Bloc Chief Tells China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the EU would not shrink back from taking tough measures to protect its economy and security, amid tense trade relations with China.

France 24

Macron, von der Leyen press China’s Xi on Ukraine, trade at Paris summit

French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to ensure more balanced trade with Europe as the three met in Paris on Monday at the start of Xi's two-day visit.

The Guardian - UK

Giorgia Meloni and Ursula von der Leyen, the double act that is steering the EU ever rightwards

As elections loom across the continent, Italy’s prime minister and the commission’s president are in a dubious alliance

The Guardian - UK

French strike forces Ryanair to cancel more than 300 flights across Europe

Ryanair urges European Commission to protect overflights and keep EU skies open

The Guardian - UK

EU green deal at ‘very high’ risk of being killed off, says Greens co-leader

Philippe Lamberts warns far-right gains in elections could destroy plan to protect nature and biodiversity

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