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French Greens call for five days of ‘climate leave’ per year
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MCC Brussels hits back over EU Transparency Register suspension
Other NGO networks such as BirdLife, Caritas, Friends of the Earth, and ILGA, also maintain multiple national or regional entries.
Spain’s Supreme Court convicts ex-minister Ábalos in pandemic masks corruption case
The seven judges of the criminal chamber reached their decision unanimously, following a trial held across 14 sessions in April and May.
Dutch governing coalition suffers sharp drop in latest survey
The results also show a political landscape with a high number of parties of a fairly similar size.
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Zelensky sends back Polish honour rescinded by President Nawrocki
Polish President decided on June 19 to rescind the Polish order of the White Eagle granted to Zelensky by the previous Polish President.
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Pedro Sánchez’s wife Begoña Gómez sent for jury trial over alleged corruption
Spanish PM's wife has been barred from leaving the country after being made to surrender her passport.
Spanish judge opens EU-funds fraud inquiry into Pedro Sánchez’s wife
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EU establishment rallies behind new ‘European’ and anti-Musk social network W
Among W's early users are Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, and Christine Lagarde.
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French Prime Minister calls for unannounced mandatory anti-drug tests for ministers and senior officials
Sébastien Lecornu’s office stresses that the state cannot credibly fight drug trafficking while tolerating consumption among its own ranks.
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Costa defends Russia outreach as EU leaders question his mandate
The European Council president acted without consulting most national capitals, exposing a deep rift over how to deal with Moscow.
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New leaders take their seats as the European Council meets in Brussels
The departure of Viktor Orbán has removed the bloc's loudest sceptic, though Bulgaria's new premier may prove a quieter replacement as leaders open budget talks.
Spanish judge places Zapatero’s daughters and secretary under investigation
He took the decision at the request of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, which had asked the previous Tuesday for the three women to be questioned.
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‘My loyalty is to Le Pen’: Orbán weighs in on France’s succession debate
The prospect of a Bardella candidacy has intensified debate over the future leadership of France's patriotic movement.
EU member states agree emergency aid for farmers as fertiliser prices soar
The deal, struck in the Council of the European Union, would let national governments grant temporary, targeted subsidies to the farms.
Rutte welcomes US-Iran deal and offers NATO help to keep Hormuz open
The agreement created an opportunity to ensure Iran never obtained a nuclear weapon, NATO Secretary General said.
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Trump’s pardons envoy slams Polish PM Tusk over ‘vendetta’ against ex-justice minister Ziobro
Ziobro has been granted an entry visit to the US following his being granted asylum by the last Hungarian government led by PM Viktor Orbán.
G7 vows tougher Russia sanctions as Europe shoulders Ukraine support
The seven leaders signed a joint declaration on June 17 at their summit in Évian-les-Bains.
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EU member states clash over figures for next long-term budget
Ministers did agree the outline of several new instruments, including a single national and regional plan for each country.
Montenegro tells MEPs it is ready to become EU’s 28th member by 2028
No country has joined the EU since Croatia in 2013, and enlargement has drawn criticism from some member states.
European Parliament backs ban on AI sexual abuse images and delays wider AI rules
The prohibition follows public anger over sexualised deepfake images that spread on social media.
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Trump threatens 100 per cent tariffs on French wine and champagne over digital tax
The US is France’s largest export market for wine, accounting for roughly one-fifth of total French wine and spirits exports.
AfD has historic nine-point lead over CDU while Socialists collapse
The party now stands nine points ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU/CSU, which falls to its lowest level in five years with 20 per cent.
Trump and Zelensky hold first talks in four months at G7 summit in France
US President said Russia had to agree to end the fighting in Ukraine, pointing to heavy casualties on both sides each month.
French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears
France's domestic intelligence agency will stop working with American AI giant Palantir, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday, as European nations increasingly…
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EU moves to bar Russian veterans from entering Schengen Area
The entry ban is only one element of a broader sanctions package designed to increase pressure on the Kremlin.
Musk takes legal action against German broadcaster ZDF over Belfast riots report
Presenters and commentators discussed the influence of online figures, including Musk and British activist Tommy Robinson.
Meta pushes age verification to avoid EU social media blanket bans
The intervention comes as governments across Europe are putting in place restrictive measures for children online.
Von der Leyen and Kallas rivalry deepens as capitals move to curb EU diplomatic service
A French-led push to reform the EU's foreign service has exposed a growing power struggle between them.
Nordic and Baltic defence researchers unite in new strategic alliance
Estonia’s Metrosert, Finland’s VTT Technical Research Centre, Norway’s SINTEF, Sweden’s RISE, and the Danish Technological Institute.
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Ukraine and Moldova open first cluster of EU accession talks after Hungary lifts Orbán veto
For the first time, the EU is negotiating membership with a country under invasion and a neighbour living in the war's shadow.