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‘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…

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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

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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

Evening Standard

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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’.

Evening Standard

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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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

EU elections: how Italy’s far-right leader Giorgia Meloni framed her politics throughout the campaign

Brothers of Italy, a far-right party with neo-fascist roots, has won over 28% of Italy’s vote in the European parliamentary elections. The party is expected to get 24 seats in parliament, quadrupling what it took in 2019. These results in Italy reflect broader gains for far-right parties in several EU…

The Independent UK

European election dents German leader's authority, boosts conservatives and the far right

Dismal results for Germany’s governing parties in the European Parliament election have dented Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s authority and could prompt even more of the infighting that just cost the government dearly

The Independent UK

European elections are 1st electoral setback to Sweden's populist party with far-right roots

The elections in Sweden to the European Parliament marked the first electoral setback for the Swedish populist party with far-right roots

The Conversation

EU parliament election sees shaken centre hold – but far right now has chances to show its strength

After the four-day, 27-state democratic marathon that is the European parliamentary election, a picture has emerged of a fragile centre just holding amid a shift to the right that carries a significant potential to shape the near future of the EU, despite having fallen short of producing the earthquake some…

The Independent UK

Bulgaria’s center-right party leads in both national and European elections

Bulgaria’s center-right GERB party led by former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has received most votes in the country’s parliamentary election but will need at least two partners to form a governing coalition

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Far-Right Parties Projected To Win Record Seats In European Parliament

European Parliament election results show a rise in far-right parties, prompting political shifts and concerns across Europe.

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