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Orban EU presidency already dividing opinion – Hungary PM wants to ‘take over’ EU, MEPs sceptical of his ability to lead blocOrban EU presidency already dividing opinion – Hungary PM wants to ‘take over’ EU, MEPs sceptical of his ability to lead bloc

Orban EU presidency already dividing opinion – Hungary PM wants to ‘take over’ EU, MEPs sceptical of his ability to lead bloc

Hungary will hold the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU in the second half of 2024, putting Hungarian…

1 year ago
Bulgaria’s ITN wants to join ECR party familyBulgaria’s ITN wants to join ECR party family

Bulgaria’s ITN wants to join ECR party family

Bulgarian populist formation There Is Such a People (ITN) has declared its intention to align with the centre-right European Conservatives…

1 year ago
Pavel wants Czechs to play key role in Western response to resurgent ChinaPavel wants Czechs to play key role in Western response to resurgent China

Pavel wants Czechs to play key role in Western response to resurgent China

Czech President Petr Pavel called for a "joint and balanced" strategy between the US, Europe, and other democracies to address…

2 years ago
MEPs to vote on rule of law in Hungary, as EC mulls next move on suspended fundsMEPs to vote on rule of law in Hungary, as EC mulls next move on suspended funds

MEPs to vote on rule of law in Hungary, as EC mulls next move on suspended funds

As the September 21 deadline approaches, leaders in Brussels are split on whether to finally unlock billions of euros that…

3 years ago
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister calls Kharkiv missile attack a “war crime” against civiliansUkraine’s Foreign Minister calls Kharkiv missile attack a “war crime” against civilians

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister calls Kharkiv missile attack a “war crime” against civilians

As a massive Russian military convoy continued its approach toward the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Tuesday, the city of Kharkiv…

3 years ago
“Prove that you are with us,” Zelensky implores Brussels“Prove that you are with us,” Zelensky implores Brussels

“Prove that you are with us,” Zelensky implores Brussels

As a kilometres-long convoy of Russian forces approached the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, the country's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, gave a powerful…

3 years ago
MEPs release report backing penalties for corrupt oligarchsMEPs release report backing penalties for corrupt oligarchs

MEPs release report backing penalties for corrupt oligarchs

From next week a new tool may empower the EU to suspend funds to member states over rule of law…

3 years ago
Macron takes aim at Hungary, Poland in EP speechMacron takes aim at Hungary, Poland in EP speech

Macron takes aim at Hungary, Poland in EP speech

French President Emmanuel Macron singled out Hungary and Poland in connection with alleged rule of law violations as he outlined…

3 years ago
EU hails digital act as global modelEU hails digital act as global model

EU hails digital act as global model

MEPs voted through the Digital Services Act (DSA) in a plenary vote at the European Parliament on Thursday afternoon. The…

3 years ago
MEPs approve bill targeting US tech giantsMEPs approve bill targeting US tech giants

MEPs approve bill targeting US tech giants

EU lawmakers overwhelmingly adopted a position in favour of the Digital Markets Act on Wednesday, which would put constraints on…

3 years ago
Von der Leyen takes bold tone in state of the union speechVon der Leyen takes bold tone in state of the union speech

Von der Leyen takes bold tone in state of the union speech

President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen called on Europe to be "bold again” as she addressed…

4 years ago