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France's Messy Elections Make American Politics Look Orderly

The U.S. flirtation with populism barely holds a candle to the situation across the Atlantic.

Reason

Hungary assumes EU presidency amid controversies and corruption concerns

As of today, 1 July, Hungary has taken over the EU's rotating presidency. However, diplomats are concerned because nationalist leader Viktor Orban, who has been in power since 2010, has frequently clashed with Brussels. What are the main points of contention?

Radio France Internationale

Hungary Takes On EU Presidency Amid Concerns

Hungary takes over the EU's rotating presidency on Monday, promising to be an "honest broker" despite widespread concerns over what critics see as an authoritarian, Russia-friendly government.

International Business Times

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Hungary's Orban moves to form new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced he wanted to form a new alliance with Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and the main Czech opposition party. The trio is looking to attract political partners from other EU countries to successfully form a group in the new European parliament.

France 24

‘Patriots for Europe’: Hungary’s Orban announces new EU Parliament alliance

Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and populist Czech ANO led by Andrej Babis join as Hungary takes on EU presidency.

Al Jazeera

Hungary's Orbán presents a new alliance with Austrian and Czech nationalist parties

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has presented a new alliance with Austria’s far-right Freedom Party and the main Czech opposition party, which hopes to attract other partners and become the biggest right-wing group in the European Parliament

The Independent UK

EU holds its breath as Hungary’s Orban vows to ‘Make Europe Great Again’

Hungary’s pro-Kremlin leader Viktor Orban takes over the rotating presidency of the European Council on July 1, just weeks after fellow nationalist and populist parties surged across the bloc in European polls. Hungarian diplomats have promised a “normal” presidency over the coming six months, while experts note that the role…

France 24

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We need an investment agenda to deliver the EU's Green Deal: Greens co-chair Bas Eickhout

The European Greens lost a third of their seats in the EU elections earlier this month. Bas Eickhout, co-president of the group in the European Parliament, points out that the Greens actually increased their strength in some parts of the EU – but admits that their message did not cut…

France 24

‘Make Europe Great Again’: far right Hungary takes over presidency of the Council of the European Union

On 1 July, Hungary will take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the term lasting until 31 December 2024. This has provoked unease in the European Parliament due to infringements by Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán’s government against the rule of law and the…

The Conversation

Hungary’s LGBT+ community calls out PM Orban: ‘We live in a bubble of terror’

With Hungary set to take over the EU presidency for six months from Monday – the end of global Pride month – two prominent activists tell Tom Watling they feel like second-class European citizens

The Independent UK

Ethnic Greek jailed in Albania hopes his election to European Parliament will boost rule of law

Fredis Beleris, an ethnic Greek politician jailed in Albania for vote-buying, says he hopes his election this month to the European Parliament will help boost the rule of law in Albania

The Independent UK

Germany’s Scholz hails EU top job picks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday that the three main centrist groups inthe European parliament had agreed on the top European Union posts. German conservative Ursula von der Leyen has been granted a second term as head of the EU's powerful executive body and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa…

France 24

Germany's Scholz lauds the proposed new EU leadership and pushes for a decision this week

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lauded the European Union’s proposed leadership for the coming years as the basis for “a good European future” and urged his fellow national leaders to agree on the package at a summit this week

The Independent UK

France election 2024: why is it happening and who are the candidates?

The future of France’s political landscape hinges on two crucial upcoming votes

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Al Jazeera

In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right

President Emmanuel Macron tests the country’s support after losing to hardliners in the European Parliament election.

The Independent UK

Albanian appeals court upholds prison term for Greek minority mayor, raising tensions with Athens

An Albanian appeals court has upheld a sentence of two years in prison for an elected mayor from the country’s Greek minority

Evening Standard

Farage ‘completely wrong’ and appeasing Putin with Ukraine claims, says Sunak

The Prime Minister likened the Reform UK leader’s suggestion the West provoked the invasion of Ukraine to appeasement.

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage criticised for suggesting the West provoked Putin's invasion of Ukraine

The Reform leader has been accused of ‘echoing Putin’s vile justification for the brutal invasion of Ukraine’.

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Social Media Stars Shake Up European Parliament Elections

Unconventional candidates from Cyprus and Spain secure seats in the European Parliament through social media, challenging traditional political norms.

Top News

Italian Activist Ilaria Salis Freed From House Arrest In Hungary

Italian MEP Ilaria Salis returns home after being released from house arrest in Hungary, sparking support and legal battles.

Top News

Italian Anti-Fascist Activist Elected To European Parliament

Italian MEP Ilaria Salis released from house arrest in Hungary after being elected to the European Parliament, facing assault charges.

France 24

France at a crossroads: Is the far right on the verge of power?

Charles de Gaulle famously complained that governing a country with 246 kinds of cheese was all but impossible. Less known is what De Gaulle said just before that: "Only peril can bring the French together". President Emmanuel Macron had peril on his mind when he stunned his compatriots by calling…

Al Jazeera

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.

Top News

Far-Right Parties In European Parliament Face Unity Challenges

Explore the impact of the surge in far-right parties in the European Parliament on EU policies and dynamics.

Al Jazeera

Macron calls snap election after EU setback: What’s at stake for France?

According to analysts, the French president might be trying to test the public — and the far-right’s ability to govern.

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