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Germany's shocking far-right surge rattles Europe's political foundations

AfD's landslide win in Saxony-Anhalt could be the prelude to far-right forces governing alone across Europe. Germany's 'grand coalition' model, and the centrist alliance underpinning EU politics, are starting to crack.

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European conservatives and liberals join forces to urge EU to freeze €770 million in Romania funds over mayor

Romania risks losing up to €770 million as a deadline looms for completing reforms, including a disputed law that could oust liberal leader and mayor Dominic Fritz. European conservatives and liberals are calling for the funds to be blocked.

Euronews

Manfred Weber attacks Pedro Sánchez on migration as EPP takes a tougher stance

The EPP leader slammed Spain’s regularisation of undocumented migrants in an exclusive interview with Euronews. Weber's party is calling to suspend the right to asylum in specific circumstances.

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EU set for trade 'conflict' with China unless deal reached by autumn, EPP chief Weber tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Europe Today, Manfred Weber warns the EU is heading into a "phase of conflict" with Beijing unless both sides strike a deal to significantly reduce trade imbalances by the autumn.

Euronews

'We cannot kill our industry due to climate change,' Manfred Weber says

European People's Party President Manfred Weber has told Euronews that EU climate policies must be "reasonable from a business perspective" and has criticised Spain's large-scale plan to regularise undocumented migrants.

Euronews

Europe Today: EPP boss Weber speaks exclusively to Euronews as von der Leyen visits Baku

Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, speaks exclusively to Euronews as European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan to build on EU influence in a region traditionally in Russia's orbit.

Euronews

Montenegro's ruling Europe Now! links up with EPP ahead of EU membership

Montenegro's latest political milestone comes as the country enters what leaders describe as the "final lap" of its long campaign to become the European Union's next member state.

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Seven EU countries push Brussels to resist further weakening of car emission targets

The document signed by seven EU countries reveals a growing divide within Europe between governments seeking flexibility for car manufacturers and those determined to preserve the integrity of the EU’s carbon emissions trajectory.

Euronews

EU must act before China cripples European industries, warns EPP chief

Countries like France are pushing for a tougher stance against Beijing, arguing that Chinese overproduction is straining an already struggling European economy.

Euronews

Far-right Elam party inspired by Golden Dawn makes gains in Cyprus election

Strongly anti-Turkish party doubles its seats although mainstream parties did not see vote crumble as predicted

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EU's largest party threatens to sanction MEP for appearing with far right

The European People’s Party is considering sanctions against its MEP Branko Grims after he took part in an event alongside far-right lawmakers. “It is the most normal thing,” he told Euronews, pointing to growing alignment on migration issues among right-wing political forces.

Euronews

EU honours Merkel as her legacy on migration, Russia remains deeply divisive

The former German chancellor receives the new European Order of Merit this week. Yet, her policies are facing fresh scrutiny amid global instability and a changing world order.

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Newsletter: Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels to unlock EU funds

The incoming Hungarian leader is pressed for time as he seeks to unlock billions of euros in EU cash before an August deadline.

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Magyar to meet von der Leyen as Hungary races to unlock EU cash

Incoming Hungarian Prime Minister lands in Brussels for what is described as "informal, but urgent talks" with Commission chief von der Leyen. Budapest is facing a tight deadline to unlock EU funding choked during the Orbán era.

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Podcast: Is Europe's biggest political party shifting too far to the right?

The European People's Party (EPP) celebrated its 50th anniversary this week amid reports that party boss Manfred Weber has been flirting with the far right, despite a firewall meant to prevent this.

Euronews

'A major mistake', EPP anniversary spoiled by cooperation with far-right in EU Parliament

The European People's Party celebrated its 50th anniversary in Brussels amid internal criticism for the alleged cooperation with the far-right in the European Parliament.

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Newsletter: Europe resists US pressure to force re-opening of Strait of Hormuz

Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Finnish Foreign Minister Elena Valtonen speak to Europe Today.

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Europe Today: EU Commissioner for Mediterranean, Finnish FM speak exclusively to Euronews

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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EU Parliament firewall breached? EPP reportedly worked closely with AfD

Investigations suggest the EPP group in the European Parliament cooperated more closely with right-wing parties, including the AfD, on tougher EU migration laws, with a chat group and a meeting of MEPs playing a key role.

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Hungary's Tisza Party breaks ranks with EPP in bid to counter Brussels puppet claims

Hungary's Tisza Party has defied the EPP group's stance three times in a month, drawing sanctions and internal concern, but ahead of Hungary's April elections, taking a stand could help counter Viktor Orbán's claims the party serves Brussels and not the national interest.

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Newsletter: Russia not negotiating in good will, Polish minister says

Also in this newsletter: Séjourné calls for 'European preference' and Weber says EU needs a plan for its 'mutual assistance clause.'

Euronews

NATO chief Rutte rejects calls for EU defence independence from US

In an interview published Thursday, NATO secretary general dismissed proposals for European-led forces in Ukraine, saying the transatlantic partnership remains essential for collective security.

Euronews

EU carmakers to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035 as full combustion engine ban scrapped

The remaining 10% of emissions will need to be compensated for by using low-carbon steel 'Made in the EU' or sustainable fuels. The EU executive revoked the 2035 ban on the sale of new cars and vans powered by diesel or petrol after pressure from some EU countries and the…

Radio France Internationale

EU set to ease 2035 combustion-engine ban amid auto industry pressure

Europe’s plan to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars is under fresh scrutiny, as Brussels prepares changes that could reshape the pace and direction of the continent’s shift to electric vehicles – and expose deep divisions between governments, carmakers and climate campaigners.

International Business Times UK

British Government Sticks with 2035 Ban on Sale of Petrol Vehicles as EU Poised to 'Water It Down'

The British government will push through with the initial plan of banning petrol vehicle sales in 2035 as the European Union looks to relax it.

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