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Nigel Farage returns to Brussels with disruptive circus antics: Stand off between organisers and police at controversial right wing conference
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/04/16/nigel-farage-returns-to-brussels-with-disruptive-circus-antics/
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
How a Brussels mayor wants to cancel a right-wing conference: The authorities in the Belgian capital tried three times to break up a high-profile meeting of ...
nzz.ch/international/wie-ein-bruesseler-buergermeister-eine-rechte-konferenz-canceln-will-ld.1826678
Quick Glance: Brussels Mayor's Battle Against Right-Wing Conference
- Authorities in Brussels attempted multiple times to dissolve a conference of right-wing politicians, inadvertently benefiting the organizers.
- Despite resistance and the mayor's intervention, the National Conservatism Conference took place in a different hotel.
- Prominent politicians like Viktor Orban and Nigel Farage discussed topics such as the nation-state and the future of Europe.
- After intense reactions and criticism, the police ordinance was lifted, and the second day of the conference proceeded without incidents.
EU Parliament Approves Rules for National Bans of Russian LNG, Fails to Address Transshipments
highnorthnews.com/en/eu-parliament-approves-rules-national-bans-russian-lng-fails-address-transshipments
Von der Leyen forced to abandon controversial appointment: The European Commission president was accused of favoritism for her choice of business envoy.
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/16/von-der-leyen-forced-to-abandon-controversial-appointment_6668565_4.html
Israeli spy software: Polish PiS government probably used "Pegasus" hundreds of times in its own country
spiegel.de/ausland/polen-pis-regierung-setzte-israelische-spionagesoftware-ein-a-cc6953d8-0e92-4291-aa76-15484f9ea12b
FBI questioned AfD politician Krah about payments from sources close to the Kremlin
faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/fbi-befragte-afd-politiker-krah-zu-zahlungen-aus-kremlnahen-quellen-19659425.html
Macron is all talk, no action on Ukraine, says left-wing rival Glucksmann: Social-democratic lead candidate Raphaël Glucksmann doubled down on his hawkish stance ...
politico.eu/article/left-wing-rival-slams-macron-as-being-all-talk-no-action-on-ukraine/
Europe’s farmers are in revolt and the far right is trying to make hay: Farmer outrage is powering a backlash against the centrist status quo — and far-right ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/11/europe-farmer-protests-right-wing-france/
Quick Glance: EU Farmers Protest Against Environmental Regulations
- Farmers from multiple European countries protested in Brussels against EU environmental measures.
- They fear that environmental regulations threaten their livelihoods and demand political consideration.
- The EU Commission responded to the protests by loosening environmental regulations in favor of farmers.
- Conflicts between environmentalists and farmers highlight the urgent need for reform in EU agriculture.
What will change at the European Parliament after the election?: New "super" committees, more investigative powers over commissioners and attempts to avoid ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/was-wird-sich-beim-europaischen-parlament-nach-der-wahl-andern
Faced with US and China, EU leaders call for competitiveness deal: The 27 leaders of the European Union have called for a "new competitiveness deal" to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/18/faced-with-us-and-china-eu-leaders-call-for-sweeping-competitiveness-deal
Survey shows: Almost two thirds of EU citizens intend to vote in European elections S
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/umfrage-zeigt-fast-zwei-drittel-der-eu-burger-wollen-bei-europawahl-stimme-abgegeben
Should we take the microphone away from the right?: The example of a conference in Brussels shows: No, this only strengthens them.
profil.at/morgenpost/soll-man-rechten-das-mikrofon-wegnehmen/402861548
The EU spares the Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Member states are introducing new sanctions following the Islamic Republic's attack on Israel ...
nzz.ch/international/die-eu-verschont-die-iranischen-revolutionswaechter-ld.1826841
MEPs “Deeply concerned” by the re-introduction of the ‘Russian law’: MEPs David McAllister, Sven Mikser and Marina Kaljurand issued a joint on the reintroduction ...
georgiatoday.ge/meps-deeply-concerned-by-the-re-introduction-of-the-russian-law/
‘Ridiculous own goal’: Brussels mayor gives Europe’s hard-right a free hit before EU election
politico.eu/article/ridiculous-own-goal-brussels-mayors-give-europe-hard-right-nationalists-free-hit-before-eu-election/
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
European Parliament lifts immunity of AfD MEP Gunnar Beck: AfD MEP Gunnar Beck is under investigation for assault, among other things. Now the European ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100383190/europaparlament-hebt-immunitaet-von-afd-abgeordneten-gunnar-beck-auf.html
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Enter our caption contest via ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/stuck-inside-a-conference-center-with-the-nigel-farage-blues-again/
Poverty is bigger issue for EU voters than migration, survey shows: Health, jobs, defence, security and climate crisis all seen as more important than ...
irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41376196.html
Time for a European single market ‘with teeth’ to take on China, India, leaders told
politico.eu/article/enrico-letta-report-says-time-for-european-single-market/
EU parliament adopts new migration pact: The reform should come into force in 2026, after the European Commission sets out in coming months how it would be ...
lemonde.fr/en/european-union/article/2024/04/10/eu-parliament-adopts-new-migration-pact_6668025_156.html
Quick Glance: EU Parliament Approves Comprehensive Reforms to Migration Policy
- The EU Parliament has approved significant measures to reform migration policy, aiming to enhance handling irregular migration.
- The reforms aim to distribute the burden on countries that historically hosted the most asylum seekers, particularly in southern EU nations.
- Despite the limited scope of some reforms, the solidarity mechanism is expected to build trust between member states and create some harmony.
- Implementation of the reforms will take time and ultimately depend on member states, potentially leading to political tensions.
EU asylum reform: “One of the hardest decisions for many”: The EU Parliament has approved the reform of the common asylum system with the expected majority ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/asylreform-102.html
John Waters to stand as candidate in European elections: Former Irish Times columnist John Waters has announced that he will contest the European Parliament ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0418/1444241-john-waters/
Pfizer news: Investigations against Ursula von der Leyen reach Bundestag: Opposition politicians in the Bundestag are calling for Germany to cooperate in the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/pfizer-nachrichten-ermittlungen-gegen-ursula-von-der-leyen-erreichen-bundestag-li.2206864
Almost two thirds of Europeans 'likely' to vote in June elections: Almost two-thirds of EU citizens say they are "likely" to vote in the ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/almost-two-thirds-of-eu-citizens-likely-to-vote-in-june-elections-new-poll-shows
EU Parliament delays approval of Council budget to press for military aid to Ukraine
politico.eu/article/eu-parliament-delays-approval-council-budget-press-military-aid-ukraine/
Cyprus suspends Syrian asylum applications as it struggles with arrivals spike: Cyprus has suspended the processing of asylum applications from Syrians following ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/cyprus-suspends-syrian-asylum-applications-it-struggles-with-arrivals-spike-2024-04-14/
Farage: Trump hates the EU so much he ‘makes me look like a Europhile’: The Brexiteer also predicted the former US president would return to office come November ...
politico.eu/article/nigel-farage-says-donald-trump-hates-the-eu-so-much-makes-me-look-europhile/
Controversial reform: European Parliament agrees to stricter asylum rules: The new rules are intended to limit and control migration to the EU ...
faz.net/aktuell/europaparlament-stimmt-verschaerften-asylregeln-zu-19644903.html
Media: FBI questioned far-right German lawmaker over suspected Russian funding: America's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) questioned far-right German ...
kyivindependent.com/us-fbi-german-lawmaker/
‘It takes two to tango’: Polish ex-PM refuses to rule out a single far-right group in EU Parliament
politico.eu/article/mateusz-morawiecki-refuse-rule-out-single-far-right-group-eu-parliament-ecr-id/
Sweden's Eurosceptics want EU-wide prisoner redistribution: The new Swedish Eurosceptic list for the European elections, Folklistan, led by MEP Sara Skyttedal ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/swedens-eurosceptics-want-eu-wide-prisoner-redistribution/
Unlikely allies Viktor Orbán and Donald Tusk rail against EU migration deal : Surprising bedfellows criticized the pact, which has been in the works for years.
politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-donlad-tusk-eu-migration-deal/
Belgium to investigate suspected Russian interference in EU elections: Belgium will investigate Russian meddling in European Parliament elections after the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/europe/european-elections-russian-interference-intl/
EU activates crisis response corps to fight Russian interference: x
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-activates-crisis-response-corps-to-fight-russian-interference/
EU to Set Stricter Rules on Ukraine Tariff-Free Trade Extension: The European Union moved closer to extending its tariff-free trade with Ukraine ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/eu-to-set-stricter-rules-on-ukraine-tariff-free-trade-extension
Italy ready to send peacekeeping troops in event of Palestinian State formation: In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about Italy preparing to send ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/italy-ready-to-send-peacekeeping-troops-in-event-of-palestinian-state-formation-2/
Quick Glance: Italy's Readiness to Deploy Peacekeeping Troops for Palestinian State Formation
- Italy is considering deploying its peacekeeping forces to de-escalate the situation in Gaza and in the event of a Palestinian state being created with support from other nations.
- European citizens are increasingly interested in EU elections, speak favorably of enhanced EU defense policy, and have a more positive outlook on the European Parliament.
- Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo condemned the decision to shut down an event gathering European hard right leaders in Brussels, leaving the possibility for the event to continue.
- Germany's Finance Minister Christian Lindner defended the country's debt ceiling as an 'inflation brake' and highlighted its role in controlling inflation.
Russiagate: Belgium investigates Russian propaganda network: The Belgian federal prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into EU politicians accused of ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/12/russiagate-belgien-ermittelt-gegen-russisches-beeinflussungsnetzwerk
Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
Poland: Hundreds spied on during PiS government period: 578 people were spied on using the Pegasus software acquired in Poland in 2017, the Polish justice ...
sueddeutsche.de/politik/polen-pis-pegasus-abhoeraffaere-1.6560489
Kickl's self-proclaimed swearer: Who brought Sucharit Bhakdi to Vienna?
falter.at/blauland/20240418/kickls-selbsternannter-schwurbler-wer-holte-sucharit-bhakdi-nach-wien
Poland gets first payment of EU recovery funds: €6.3 billion: Poland has received €6.3 billion under the European Union's recovery fund ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/15/poland-ends-long-wait-and-gets-first-payment-of-eu-recovery-funds-63-billion
Quick Glance: Poland's Strategy for EU Recovery Grants and Law Change to Boost Investments
- With a little over two years left to spend European Union recovery money, Poland is firmly focusing on maximizing the smaller grants portion of the program, while viewing cheap loans as a secondary component.
- Poland is expected to receive 6 billion euros from recovery funds on Monday, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government is revising the national reconstruction plan to list projects and reforms aimed for approval by Brussels this month.
- To expedite investments, the Polish government is also working on amending existing laws to avoid converting all incoming euro-denominated funds into Polish zlotys, with a decision expected either this month or next.
- However, some economists caution that investor optimism regarding the inflow of funds may be excessive, especially with the upcoming Polish presidential elections next year potentially impacting the implementation of necessary reforms to ensure the continuous flow of funds.
'Major escalation': EU leaders rally against Iran's attack on Israel
euronews.com/2024/04/14/major-escalation-eu-leaders-rally-against-irans-attack-on-israel
By reusing structures, recycling seats and cutting back on food miles, Paris is going for gold on sustainability.
Learn more climate news from the Forum’s ... Show more www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/coral-reefs-bleaching-nature-climate-news-03182024/ #Olympics #Paris2024
‘I hope Ukraine will lose’: What MEPs told Russian propaganda channel : A POLITICO review of the 50 videos on Voice of Europe’s YouTube channel revealed 16 MEPs ...
politico.eu/article/i-hope-ukraine-will-lose-meps-russian-propaganda-channel/
‘Sorbonne II’: Is Macron preparing a new speech on Europe?: Making the rounds are rumours that France’s Macron may be preparing a new speech on the future of the ...
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/sorbonne-ii-is-macron-preparing-a-new-speech-on-europe/
With the European elections coming up, the credibility of the European institutions is subject to stricter control.
To improve the reputation of European ... Show more www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/04/is-the-credibility-of-the-european-institutions-at-stake #EUelections
Migration top priority for Irish voters ahead of EU elections: European citizens are more concerned about poverty, jobs and defence, a Eurobarometer survey found
businesspost.ie/news/migration-top-priority-for-irish-voters-ahead-of-eu-elections/
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Orban's new challenger gets green light to run at European elections: A former ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Peter Magyar, registered a party ...
reuters.com/world/europe/orbans-new-challenger-gets-green-light-run-european-elections-2024-04-12/
Human rights violations: EU puts Hamas and Islamic Jihad on sanctions list: The EU countries have sanctioned the military wing of Hamas and Islamic Jihad ...
spiegel.de/ausland/hamas-von-eu-wegen-menschenrechtsverletzungen-auf-sanktionsliste-gesetzt-a-29a20cfc-4d0f-4bf2-a070-18bbe4158c90
Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eurobarometer-europaparlament-europawahl-100.html
France is ‘overwhelmed with propaganda,’ minister says: Paris called out several pro-Russian disinformation campaigns in the run-up to June’s EU election.
politico.eu/article/france-overwhelmed-with-propaganda-european-affairs-minister-says/
Irish Parliament Votes to Appoint Simon Harris Prime Minister: Irish lawmakers voted Simon Harris to be the next prime minister three weeks after Leo Varadkar ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/irish-parliament-votes-to-appoint-simon-harris-prime-minister
Poland’s parliament votes to move forward with lifting near-total abortion ban: Rolling coverage of the international stories of interest to our readers
irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41373031.html
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
The West needs to take a united stance towards Iran, says Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People's Party. Everything must be done to prevent Iran from ... Show more
Activists disrupted a session at the European Parliament in Brussels during the Level Up event, an annual youth gathering organised by the European Youth Forum ... Show more
European court rules nations must protect citizens from effects of climate change
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4582830-european-court-climate-change/
The European Parliament on April 11 refused discharge of the EU Council's budget until European leaders decide to support Ukraine with additional Patriot air ... Show more
Switzerland’s Climate Shortfalls Violate Rights, European Court Rules: But the court ruled as inadmissible two other climate-related attempts to hold governments ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/world/europe/climate-human-rights.html
Poland's "return" to the EU is rewarded with a warm shower of money: Poland has received 6.3 billion euros from the European Union's economic recovery plan - the ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/15/polens-ruckkehr-in-die-eu-wird-mit-einem-warmen-geldregen-belohnt
Migration: new models for European asylum policy: The EU Parliament has new rules for migration and asylum management. This is to be welcomed ...
nzz.ch/pro-global/migration-neue-modelle-fuer-die-europaeische-asylpolitik-ld.1824952
Polish opposition party PiS gets most votes in local elections: Nationalist opposition party Law and Justice (PiS) won the popular vote in Poland's local ...
reuters.com/world/europe/polish-opposition-party-pis-gets-most-votes-local-elections-2024-04-08/
Quick Glance: Conservative PiS Leads Local Elections, Shakes Tusk's Power in Poland
- Conservative opposition PiS party leads in local elections in Poland, with Tusk's Civic Coalition dominating big cities.
- PiS secured 33.7% and Tusk's party 31.9%, contrary to pre-election polls.
- PiS aims to win upcoming EU and presidential elections before the next general election.
- Voter turnout was lower at 51.5%, reflecting potential political shifts in Poland.
True story: LUX Film Prize goes to "Das Lehrerzimmer" by Ilker Catak: 🎬 It was nominated for an Oscar, now the German film "Das Lehrerzimmer" by Ilker Catak has ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/nach-einer-wahren-geschichte-lux-filmpreis-2024-geht-an-das-lehrerzimmer-von-ilker-catak
Greek interest surges ahead of European elections; health, poverty seen as top campaign issues
ekathimerini.com/news/1236655/greek-interest-surges-ahead-of-european-elections-health-poverty-seen-as-top-campaign-issues/
EU Parliament confirms right to abortion as a fundamental right: The EU Parliament has voted in favor of including the right to abortion in the Charter of ...
de.euronews.com/gesundheit/2024/04/11/eu-parlament-stimmt-fur-aufnahme-des-rechtes-auf-abtreibung-in-grundrechtecharta
European Council adopts law on criminal offences, penalties for EU sanction violation
kyivindependent.com/european-council-adopts-law-on-criminal-offences-penalties-for-eu-sanctions-violation/
#BREAKING the European Parliament narrowly approves the EU's migration reform, moving it closer to the finish line. The vote was preceded by growing opposition ... Show more www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/10/european-parliament-narrowly-endorses-eu-migration-reform-moving-it-closer-to-the-finish-l
EU Parliament OKs controversial migration pact: The European Parliament passed legislation on a series of controversial reforms to the bloc's migration laws ...
dailysabah.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-oks-controversial-migration-pact
EU Parliament votes against von der Leyen's controversial SME envoy: MEPs voted by 382 votes to 144 to reverse the decision to appoint Markus Pieper over ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/11/eu-parlamentarier-stimmen-gegen-von-der-leyens-umstrittenen-kmu-beauftragten-pieper
European Parliament approves migration and asylum pact after years of deadlock: After nine years of negotiations, members of the European Parliament definitively ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/11/european-parliament-approves-migration-and-asylum-pact_6668051_4.html
6 things you should know about von der Leyen's SME envoy scandal: The controversial hire of an MEP from EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s own party ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/10/6-things-you-should-know-about-von-der-leyens-sme-envoy-scandal
European elections: New Skyttedal alliance in Sweden wants to abolish the right to asylum
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/neues-skyttedal-buendnis-in-schweden-will-das-asylrecht-abschaffen-a-6e15ba00-1732-4f58-8a4f-3dd4fe106e1c
During a meeting in Montpellier, France, on Sunday, French MEP Manon Aubry was met with crowds chanting in support of Gaza ... Show more
Antitrust Action Against Google May Transform the Internet: A global court and regulatory battle could have ramifications far beyond the news
newlinesmag.com/reportage/antitrust-action-against-google-may-transform-the-internet/
Croatia election: Power struggle between Plenkovic and Milanovic: Croatia elects a new parliament and the election campaign was characterized by fierce disputes ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/kroatien-parlamentswahl-milanovic-plenkovic-100.html
Survey for the 2024 European elections: AfD continues to lose, Union is the strongest force
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/eu/id_100381546/umfrage-zur-europawahl-2024-afd-verliert-weiter-union-staerkste-kraft.html
Quick Glance: Survey on European Parliament Election 2024: AfD Declines, Union Gains
- The AfD's poll numbers decline significantly before the European Parliament election, with CDU and CSU emerging as the strongest force.
- The FDP loses support, while the newly founded BSW party can increase its polling numbers.
- Significant differences in polling results between East and West Germany are evident.
- The satisfaction with the work of EU Commission President von der Leyen is mixed, based on survey results.
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