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Top French candidates face-off in final debate ahead of EU elections

The campaign for the European Union's parliamentary elections has entered its final phase, following a televised debate that brought together the main French contenders ahead of this weekend's EU-wide, transnational vote.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2024

‘Pragmatic manipulation’: Is Russia playing with European voters’ minds?

Spin operations disguised as news outlets and right-wingers muddy the waters with Kremlin narratives, experts say.

Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2024

Report: E.U. Censorship Laws Mostly Suppress Legal Speech

European speech regulations reach way too far to muzzle perfectly acceptable content.

Reason · Jun 5, 2024

European elections 2024: what and when are they and who can vote?

The last elections took place in May 2019, before Brexit ruled the UK out of taking part

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2024

“A/C Won’t Kill You”: 39 Things Americans Take For Granted That Europeans Should Learn From

Someone asked “Is there anything you think Europe could learn from the US?” and people shared some ideas Europeans might want to borrow. The post “A/C Won’t Kill You”: 39 Things Americans Take For Granted That Europeans Should Learn From first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jun 5, 2024

Grassroots campaign fails to ignite EU ambitions of France's conservatives

Despite praise for running a grassroots EU election campaign aimed at revitalising the fortunes of France's conservative Republicans Party (LR), François-Xavier Bellamy's presence on the hustings has failed to capture the imagination of the traditional right-wing electorate.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 5, 2024

X says ‘free speech has prevailed’ after eSafety commissioner drops case over Wakeley church attack posts

Regulator will now focus on tribunal case launched by Elon Musk’s social media platform which is seeking a review of decision to order removal of tweets

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024

The far right may not win real power in Europe – but it will influence those who do

Polls predict huge gains for the far right in the European elections. But it is too fragmented to truly capitalise on them, says Cas Mudde of the University of Georgia

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024

🔴 Live: Hamas will deal ‘positively’ with any ceasefire deal based on war’s total halt

Hamas will deal “seriously and positively” with any ceasefire agreement that is based on the total halt of war, complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and an Israeli hostages-Palestinian prisoners swap deal, Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh said in a statement on Wednesday. Israel earlier repeated its refusal to halt the…

France 24 · Jun 4, 2024

UK clothing sales to EU plummet as Brexit red tape deters exporters

Small and medium-sized firms badly hit as huge drop in apparel sales helps fuel 18% slide in all-non food exports

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024