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Green Party manifesto vows wealth tax and building of 150,000 new social homes every year

But party remains dogged by allegedly antisemitic social media posts from some of its candidates

Evening Standard

European Parliament at crossroads as right-wing parties triumph in EU vote

While the centre-right European People’s Party remains the largest bloc, analysts say a shift to the right is likely.

Al Jazeera

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.

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Billions spent on consultants amid integrity concerns

Australia is spending billions on consulting services despite transparency issues and conflicts of interests, prompting calls to regulate the industry.

AAP

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

Greens hope to win renters’ votes with housing commitments in election manifesto

Party’s housing pledges include introducing rent controls and ending right to buy system for social properties

The Guardian - UK

Green Party will vow to raise taxes on richest to fund public services in election manifesto

Millionaires and billionaires will pay more to improve improvements to health, housing, transport and the green economy, the Greens said ahead of their manifesto launch in Brighton on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

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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

Labor vows to slash ACT poker machines, fast track cash-free gaming

More than 2500 poker machines licences would be cancelled.

The Canberra Times

Politicians in the mix for King's Birthday honours? It's a bit of a joke

Letters: 'King's Birthday or April Fools' Day?'

Newcastle Herald

Europe is beset by global threats. How will a destabilised EU cope with them?

From Putin to China, the continent faces dramatic challenges – a rightward lurch leaves the union less able to protect its people, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

Macron's Opponents Rally For Snap Election Challenge

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced opposition alliances crystallising on left and right, after the centrist called a snap parliamentary election in the wake of a European poll defeat at the hands of the far right.

International Business Times

New Zealand scraps ‘burp tax’ on livestock after backlash from farmers

Centre-right coalition gov’t says it will focus on ‘practical tools and technology’ to reduce agricultural emissions.

Al Jazeera

First ever Green MSP joins Scottish Labour and endorses Ian Murray

THE Scottish Greens first ever MSP has officially joined Scottish Labour...

The National (Scotland)

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Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Macron To Face Press Grilling As Election Battle Heats Up

French President Emmanuel Macron was to face journalists' questions Tuesday after calling risky snap elections that could result in a far-right surge in parliament.

France 24

‘Win together or lose separately?’: French left calls for unity ahead of snap elections

The leaders of France’s main leftwing parties, including firebrand three-time presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon, have called for unity in the run-up to snap legislative elections set for June 30 and July 7. However, discussions about an electoral coalition and a common platform may be difficult, especially with just three weeks…

The Guardian - UK

Ursula von der Leyen in pole position as she tries to build majority to keep job

Macron’s bombshell adds uncertainty to the race to be European Commission president, and the incumbent will need to look left or right for support

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The Guardian - UK

Campaign catchup: Europe’s right ascends, Lib Dems jump first, ReformCon cosy up

In today’s newsletter: What swings toward the right in Germany, France, Belgium and beyond might mean for the UK election

The Guardian - UK

Fears for Green Deal as number of MEPs from climate-denying parties set to rise

Far-right gains unlikely to unravel deal but may dampen support for bringing EU in line with 1.5C, say analysts

The National (Scotland)

Next prime minister must be 'pressured' into devolving indyref powers, say Greens

THE next Westminster government must come under “sustained” and “unrelenting” pressure to give Scotland the power to hold a referendum ...

Radio France Internationale

Can France's left wing unify to counter far right in legislative elections?

French leftist and green parties won over 31 percent of the vote in Sunday’s European parliament election, but they can only hope to face down the far right in the upcoming snap legislative elections if they work together. This will not be an easy task, as the leftist electoral coalition…

The Independent UK

Does the European Parliament’s shift to the right threaten EU climate goals?

Analysis: Most of the seats won by far-right parties have come at the expense of Green parties, indicating a shift in the priorities of European voters

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Far-Right Parties Gain Ground In European Parliament Elections

Far-right parties gain ground in EU elections, influencing policy decisions and power dynamics.

The Conversation

Snap elections in France: a political scientist lays out what’s at stake

Speaking at a surprise address to the nation on Sunday evening, French president Emmanuel Macron told French citizens he had “decided to give [them] back the choice of our parliamentary future through the vote”. These words, pronounced in reaction to the historic surge of the far-right National Rally at the…

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