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Green Party manifesto vows wealth tax and building of 150,000 new social homes every year

But party remains dogged by allegedly antisemitic social media posts from some of its candidates

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2024

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.

Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2024

Fears populist surge will upend Europe's pioneering green agenda

The EU’s political shift to the right – and the dumping of its greenest-ever parliament – has fuelled worries over the future of the bloc’s flagship Green Deal and plans to turn Europe into the world’s first climate-neutral continent.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 12, 2024

Leftwing Nordic nations provide ‘ray of hope’ in Europe

Left-leaning parties in Finland, Sweden, and Denmark see surge in support in Euro-elections, countering rightwing popularity in France and Germany

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

Europe is beset by global threats. How will a destabilised EU cope with them?

From Putin to China, the continent faces dramatic challenges – a rightward lurch leaves the union less able to protect its people, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

Macron's Opponents Rally For Snap Election Challenge

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday faced opposition alliances crystallising on left and right, after the centrist called a snap parliamentary election in the wake of a European poll defeat at the hands of the far right.

International Business Times · Jun 11, 2024

New Zealand scraps ‘burp tax’ on livestock after backlash from farmers

Centre-right coalition gov’t says it will focus on ‘practical tools and technology’ to reduce agricultural emissions.

Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2024

First ever Green MSP joins Scottish Labour and endorses Ian Murray

THE Scottish Greens first ever MSP has officially joined Scottish Labour...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2024

Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

AAP · Jun 11, 2024

Macron To Face Press Grilling As Election Battle Heats Up

French President Emmanuel Macron was to face journalists' questions Tuesday after calling risky snap elections that could result in a far-right surge in parliament.

International Business Times · Jun 11, 2024