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eunews, 1 day ago to random

Macron dissolves parliament after EU defeat, calls election

French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament on Sunday, following his party’s crushing defeat at the hands of the far-right National Rally in the European election.

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-european-election-results-2024-emmanuel-macron-dissolve-parliament-france/

eunews, 1 day ago to random

EU elections: Austria's far-right FPÖ comes out on top in party first, exit polls show

In a forecast carried out for the country's national broadcasters, the Freedom Party (FPÖ) will take a clear first place with 27% of the vote, marking the first time the party won a nationwide election.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/09/austria-far-right-fpo-comes-out-on-top-in-party-first-exit-polls-show

eunews, 1 day ago to random

Borrell condemns ‘bloodbath’ in Gaza as death toll from Israeli hostage raid soars

The EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Sunday hit out at “appalling” reports that hundreds of civilians died in Gaza during an Israeli hostage-rescue operation, as the death toll in the operation soared.

https://www.politico.eu/article/josep-borrell-condemns-bloodbath-gaza-israel-hostage-palestine-hamas/

eunews, 2 days ago to random

Péter Magyar can make people get out of their armchairs, his MEP candidate says

"I resigned so that I could speak openly about the real situation in the health care system without being retaliated against," says András Kulja, who worked as a surgical trainee in two hospitals in Budapest until April, and whose health education TikTok page has more than 368,000 followers. He won the popular vote in Péter Magyar's EP candidate contest and has a good chance in the EP.

https://telex.hu/english/2024/06/08/andras-kulja-peter-magyar-can-make-people-get-up-from-their-armchairs

eunews, 2 days ago to random

Fact check: EU elections and fake news about ballot fraud

As European parliamentary elections kick off, voters have been exposed to plenty of disinformation regarding voting rules. DW looked at four popular claims aimed at disrupting the democratic process.

https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-eu-elections-and-fake-news-about-ballot-fraud/a-69305950?maca=en-rss-en-eu-2092-rdf

eunews, 2 days ago to random

European elections: Dutch exit polls show progressive alliance just ahead of far right

Left and Green parties say nationalists can be beaten as Netherlands is first to vote in four-day election

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/07/european-elections-dutch-exit-polls-show-progressive-alliance-just-ahead-of-far-right

eunews, 2 days ago to random

Russia Is Targeting Germany With Fake Information as Europe Votes

A European Commission spokesperson says Russia is focusing on Germany more than any other EU country—and estimates the Kremlin is spending €1 billion on disinformation campaigns.

https://www.wired.com/story/european-union-elections-russia-germany-disinformation-campaigns/

eunews, 3 days ago to random

Denmark gets seat on UN Security Council

Denmark has been awarded a seat on the UN Security Council for the next two years.

https://www.thelocal.com/20240607/denmark-gets-seat-on-un-security-council

eunews, 3 days ago to random

Spain joins South Africa’s World Court case accusing Israel of genocide

Spain will join South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip to help restore peace in the region, in a diplomatic move that comes days after Madrid, along with Ireland and Norway, recognised Palestinian statehood.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/spain-joins-south-africas-world-court-case-accusing-israel-of-genocide/

eunews, 3 days ago to random

The death of the UK Conservative Party

Britain’s “natural party of government” is facing a defeat so dramatic it may not survive.

https://www.politico.eu/article/death-uk-conservative-party-leadership-elections-house-commons-july-fourth-vote-polls-tory-reform/

eunews, 3 days ago to random

Keir Starmer expected to push for Palestinian state in Labour manifesto

Labour policy likely to irritate Israel, whose prime minister reacted angrily when Ireland, Spain and Norway officially recognised Palestine in May

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/06/keir-starmer-expected-push-palestinian-state-labour-manifesto

eunews, 3 days ago to random

France will send Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine, Macron says

Paris wants to train 4,500 Ukrainian service personnel.

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-fighter-jets-military-aviation-ukraine-emmanuel-macron-kyiv-direct-support-russia-war/

eunews, 3 days ago to random

British paratroopers dropping in French field for D-day event asked for passports

French officials insist on checking paperwork of 400 troops landing in Normandy for 80th anniversary commemoration

https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/06/british-paratroopers-landing-in-france-for-d-day-event-told-to-show-passports

eunews, 3 days ago to random

Western Powers Condemn Kosovo Land Expropriation in Serb-Populated North

Kosovo’s government broke its own laws in expropriating more than 100 parcels of land in Serb-populated areas of the north, according to five Western powers, the EU and OSCE.

https://balkaninsight.com/2024/06/06/western-powers-condemn-kosovo-land-expropriation-in-serb-populated-north/

eunews, 3 days ago to random

26 out of 27 EU member states—all but Hungary—are rated Free in 2024.

eunews, 4 days ago to random

Italy's Draghi edges von der Leyen in poll on next Commission chief

The former Italian premier pips the incumbent European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a poll on who is more suited to take the helm of the next EU executive.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/06/06/italys-draghi-edges-von-der-leyen-in-poll-on-next-commission-chief

eunews, 4 days ago to random

Spain to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

“We made this decision in light of the continuation of the military operation in Gaza,” Albares said, adding that Spain’s “only objective is to end the war.”

https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-joins-south-africas-genocide-case-israel/

eunews, 4 days ago to random

The Pirate Party Survived Mutiny and Scandal. Now It’s Trying to Rewrite the Rules of the Web

File-sharing site The Pirate Bay sparked a copyright revolution. Twenty years on, the political movement it inspired is pitching for power in the European elections. If it succeeds, it could reshape the internet.

https://www.wired.com/story/pirate-party-european-elections-eu-dma-gdpr-internet/

eunews, 4 days ago to random

EPP welcomes Orbán’s former ally Magyar

The center-right European People’s Party group, once the political home of Viktor Orbán, is now welcoming the Hungarian prime minister’s main challenger in the EU election.

https://www.politico.eu/article/epp-eu-elections-viktor-orban-manfred-weber-former-ally-peter-magyar/

eunews, 4 days ago to random

Despite government's policy on Russia, Hungarians don't feel close to it, survey finds

Support for Germany and the United States has increased in recent years, but support for the Russians has dropped a few percentage points.

https://telex.hu/english/2024/06/06/despite-governments-policy-on-russia-hungarians-dont-feel-close-to-russia-survey-finds

eunews, 4 days ago to random

Franco-German tank producer KNDS confirms to open plant in Ukraine

Franco-German armoured vehicle manufacturer KNDS is to open its first factory on Ukrainian soil, the French Elysee Palace has confirmed, with details to be worked out between President Emmanuel Macron and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy when they meet at the Normandy landings commemorations on Thursday (6 June).

https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/franco-german-tank-producer-knds-confirms-to-open-plant-in-ukraine/

eunews, 4 days ago to random

EU-China trade war brews as EU embraces Japan to fight off common competitor

Beijing has toughened its critical tone towards the European Union’s protectionist measures against China, warning of increased friction in trade relations. As a trade war brews, the EU is uniting with Japan in fending off Chinese clean tech competition.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eu-china-trade-war-brews-as-eu-embraces-japan-to-fight-off-common-competitor/

eunews, 4 days ago to random

D-day commemorations begin for 80th anniversary

Veterans and world leaders attend ceremonies to mark 80 years since allied troops landed in France during the second world war

https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2024/jun/05/d-day-commemorations-begin-for-80th-anniversary-in-pictures

eunews, 4 days ago to random

Germany leans into Eurofighter with new order of 20 jets

The German government will buy 20 more Eurofighter combat aircraft in addition to 38 already on order, a move intended to bolster the country’s defensive posture while propping up the aerospace industry, according to Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/06/05/germany-leans-into-eurofighter-with-new-order-of-20-jets/

eunews, 5 days ago to random

Romanian far-right leader investigated for EU election fraud

George Simion, the head of a far-right party, allegedly asked his staff to forge signatures.

https://www.politico.eu/article/romania-george-simion-far-right-leader-aur-election-fraud/