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EU parliament: Four things to know about the European elections

Elections for the European Parliament in Strasbourg – the world’s only popularly elected multinational legislature – take place every five years. With almost 450 million EU citizens set to vote from June 6-9, it is the largest democratic election in the world after India.

France 24

Has the war in Ukraine paved the way for a common European security policy?

To support Ukraine in fighting Russia’s aggression, the EU moved fast and displayed unprecedented unity – a big challenge, considering that all foreign policy decisions must be made unanimously by member states. But what if change is coming to the EU?

France 24

Probe Into Portugal Ex-PM Costa Appears To Collapse

The corruption investigation that sparked ex-Portuguese premier Antonio Costa's resignation last year risks collapsing after a court said there had been no indication of a crime being committed.

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Two Russian oligarchs win court ruling over EU sanctions

European court of justice upholds challenge by Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman, who remain on list for now

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European Council Approves Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

The European Council approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, setting standards for corporate sustainability practices in the EU.

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Android phones will score an extra year of repair warranty under new EU rules

The EU is making companies provide an additional 12 months of warranty for repairs.

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Delays in cleaning up EU air will cause thousands more early deaths, say health experts

Respiratory scientists say inaction will ‘widen inequality gap’ between eastern and western Europe

The Guardian - UK

EU agrees €50bn package for Ukraine as Viktor Orbán bows to pressure

Hungarian prime minister, who had vowed to block the funding, relented after series of 11th-hour meetings

The Guardian - UK

EU president to stay in post amid fears of Viktor Orbán getting role

Charles Michel’s decision comes ahead of EU meeting where Hungary’s PM is expected to block Ukraine support package

The Guardian - UK

Shaping the future: What's at stake in the 2024 EU elections?

The upcoming European elections – considered the largest transnational vote in the world – are poised to bring about shifts in policies and leadership that will reverberate across the continent. RFI takes a look at what's at stake.

Radio France Internationale

Michel sparks scramble to stop Orbán taking control of European Council

President under fire after announcing he will run for election as MEP in June and will stand down if he wins

The Guardian - UK

People love to vote in a new democracy – and then they rapidly lose interest

Poland’s recent election has been hailed as a great triumph of democracy in a global environment of democratic backsliding. It brought to power a coalition of pro-democratic forces led by Donald Tusk, the former president of the European Council.

The Conversation

Has the Ukraine war made Europe politically mature — or more transactional?

Even as the EU invited Ukraine for membership talks, deep divisions are now visible after a year of rare unity.

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Moldova, Georgia Celebrate Key EU Membership Advancements

EU removes key barriers for Moldova and Georgia's aspirations to join, boosting celebrations despite hurdles and strong opposition from Russia.

The Conversation

Ukraine: opening EU accession talks is an important boost for Zelensky despite Orbán's obstruction

Hungarian prime minister, Victor Orban, threw a major tantrum at the European Council meeting in Brussels on December 14 2023. Essentially doing the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s bidding, he prevented agreement on a major €50 billion (£25.7 billion) financial package for Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

Macron confident Orbán can be persuaded to support funding for Kyiv: EU summit – as it happened

French president says Hungarian leader told him he would not block aid to Ukraine ‘if rules are met’

France 24

The return of Donald Tusk: Will Poland's pro-EU swing signal reform or gridlock?

It's the second coming of Donald Tusk, with implications well beyond Poland’s borders. Two months after a general election win marked by huge turnout comes a comeback for the centre-right leader. Tusk's first stint as prime minister was followed up by a move to Brussels where as president of the…

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EU issues increasingly shaping national elections, research reveals, though left-right divide remains crucial

The Treaty of Lisbon celebrates its 15th anniversary on 13 December. Looking back, experts agree that it played a big part in structuring the EU as we know it. It reinforced the role of Commission President, to be elected by the European Parliament and share power with a newly created…

Radio France Internationale

EU bank announces new recovery funds for Ukraine

European Investment Bank (EIB) President Werner Hoyer visited Kyiv on Monday to discuss a multi-million dollar recovery initiative for Ukraine. It's his first visit there since the beginning of Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

The Guardian - UK

EU laws to protect press freedom in jeopardy, campaigners claim

Proposals in European Media Freedom Act on stopping the hacking of phones and guaranteeing press independence have been diluted, say journalists

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s chaotic response to the Israel-Hamas war reveals how weak it is – to its enemies’ delight

A united EU could have helped de-escalate the conflict. Instead, its divisions are working to Russia and China’s advantage, says Guardian columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Independent UK

Ireland has no plans to expel Israeli ambassador, Varadkar insists

The Taoiseach said ambassadors facilitated important lines of communications between countries.

Radio France Internationale

EU leaders try to find united stance over Israel-Hamas war after 'confused messaging'

Following days of confused and sometimes contradictory messaging about the European Union's stance on the spiralling Israel-Hamas war, EU leaders are struggling to rally around a clear and united statement on the conflict.

Al Jazeera

EU leaders to meet as bloc struggles for united message on Israel-Hamas war

European leaders are expected to unify their stance following days of mixed messages on the conflict.

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