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Key FactsAfD proposes reducing central EU powers
4 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Weidel criticized the unelected European Commission’s exclusive power to propose EU-wide laws as a democratic checks-and-balances problem.
- The party wants to replace the European Parliament with an assembly of representatives from the 27 national parliaments; the Commission would only administer.
- The strategy paper proposes ending direct elections for European lawmakers and making the European Council the central decision-making body.
- The AfD would consider withdrawing from EU-wide agreements; if restructuring fails, it seeks a referendum on Germany’s continued EU membership.
Therefore we say that we must rebuild the European Union, and return the competences to the national parliaments and governments.— Alice Weidel, AfD party leader, at a press conference in the European Parliament in Strasbourg (speaking in English)
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'The Orange Plague': Naked Trump statue on display at European Parliament in Strasbourg
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Key Facts‘The Orange Plague’ unveiled at European Parliament in Strasbourg
Oct 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- The 2.6-metre sculpture depicts naked Donald Trump holding a golf club and scales while sitting on a smaller man’s back.
- Artist Jens Galschiøt says the work was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes and criticizes Trump’s climate and foreign policies.
- Visitors receive 3D-printed miniatures; Galschiøt says he distributed around 20,000 copies to visitors and Parliament staff.
- After earlier displays in Copenhagen and Belém, Galschiøt plans another exhibition at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, next month.
If someone is so thin-skinned that they cannot tolerate this sculpture being exhibited in the European Parliament, then they have no place on the world stage.— Per Clausen, Danish left-wing European Parliament member who invited the artist; commenting on the sculpture’s display in the European Parliament.
Danish sculptor Jens Galschiot unveiled on Tuesday a 2.6-meter gold and bronze statue depicting a naked US President Donald Trump at the European Parliament in ... Show more
Danish artist Jens Galschiøt unveiled a sculpture depicting a naked US President Donald Trump surrounded by golf equipment ... Show more
Naked statue of Donald Trump unveiled and it's called the 'Orange Plague': Statue depicting naked US president Donald Trump called 'Orange Plague' is on display ...
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Key FactsGilded Trump satire unveiled at European Parliament in Strasbourg
Oct 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- The sculpture shows Trump naked on a much smaller man’s shoulders, holding a golf club, globe-shaped ball, and scales.
- The base labels Trump king of injustice, while a satirical pledge depicts him refusing to leave the man’s back.
- Galschiøt described the work as a satirical outcry against the volatility of America’s climate and foreign policies.
- It should remain in Strasbourg through Thursday; a November showing at COP31 in Turkey with 3D replicas for delegates is planned.
"Trump represents one of the greatest threats to the rule-based world order, democratic values, and our common effort to solving the climate crisis," he said in a statement.— Jens Galschiøt, Danish sculptor, in a statement about The Orange Plague installation and its message
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High school students, teachers and labor unions join a protest march in Strasbourg, France, over school conditions. #france #strasbourg #schools #students #protest #live #Reuters ... Show more
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Trump sculpture unveiled in the European Parliament in Strasbourg: Danish artist Jens Galschiøt presents his 2.5-meter-high satirical statue "Orange Plague" in ...
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All gold, no clothes: Orange Plague statue brings naked Trump to EU Parliament: Trump statue on display at European Parliament in Strasbourg as artist criticises ...
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Trump's naked 23-karat gold statue unveiled near European Parliament: A naked 23-karat gold-coated Donald Trump statue titled The Orange Plague has been ...
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A giant, gold statue of Donald Trump - naked - has gone on display at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Dutch artist Jens Galschiot has named his piece ... Show more
School Protests Sweeping France Cause 'Heaviest Toll in Decades': Police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent groups on the fringes of marches in ...
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Seven consecutive starts: Market value winner Reyna "no longer" thinking about injury time
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One goal: to win the match and get the best performance for our U19 National team 👊 ▸ #RacingMutestAcadémie 💙
Ahead of his trial before Mozambique’s Supreme Court over alleged crimes linked to the 2024 post-election protests, opposition leader and former presidential ... Show more
Now that the term ''associate membership'' for Canada in the EU has been coined, what does it mean? As DW's Jack Parrock shows ... Show more
Ursula von der Leyen pledged to stay the course on the EU's climate targets in her State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on ... Show more
Canadian PM Mark Carney rejects Trump's threats over Ottawa's push for closer EU ties, telling journalists in Strasbourg that Canadians won't ... Show more
ECHR ruling: Turkey violates Osman Kavala's human rights: Over seven years ago, the court in Strasbourg demanded the release of Turkish cultural patron ...
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Key FactsECHR orders Osman Kavala’s immediate release
Aug 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euobserver.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euobserver.com
- The ECtHR found Kavala had been unlawfully imprisoned for almost nine years on the basis of a politically motivated trial and ordered his immediate release.
- Arrested in 2017, Kavala was acquitted in February 2020 but sentenced in 2022 to aggravated life imprisonment without parole on the same evidence.
- Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ also remain unlawfully detained despite ECtHR rulings ordering their immediate release.
- Amnesty International warns that Turkish authorities do not intend to change their authoritarian course despite international pressure.
A powerful moment experienced at the foot of the European Parliament with the French national team's continental victory in Blind Football 🇫🇷 Our U17 ... Show more
The incredible story of the Strasbourg street: For nearly a century, the rue de Strasbourg was the largest hotel street in Luxembourg. Over just a few hundred ...
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Paid articlePaywall Milan signs winger Moreira from Strasbourg - | Only Ramos was more expensive: AC Milan has once again spent a lot of money and signed Diego Moreira from Racing ...
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Basel-Strasbourg: Problems with the fast TER 200 are increasing: Delays and cancellations are becoming more frequent on the important line ...
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Paid articlePaywallFrance: drones are becoming a new way to smuggle goods into prisons: In Villefranche-sur-Saône, more than 1,800 deliveries have been recorded in less thantwo ...
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Ipswich Town have completed the signing of Julio Enciso from Strasbourg.
The Athletic reported on Monday that Ipswich were set to confirm the permanent ... Show more
Strasbourg offers five million for Sturm defender Mitchell: Racing Strasbourg is offering five million euros for Sturm defender Jeyland Mitchell ...
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Twerenbold cancels seven river cruises due to low water levels: The Rhine and Danube rivers are particularly affected, including between Strasbourg and ...
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Ipswich agree fee for Paraguay striker Julio Enciso: Ipswich Town reach an agreement to sign Paraguay forward Julio Enciso from Strasbourg.
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Deitingen rest area: Passing through Switzerland: On the A1, a family from Strasbourg with three teenagers and a pug takes a break on their way home.
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First impressions of the start of the season with Nicolas Seube in the Elite group 🎤 ▸ #RacingMutestAcadémie 💙
The second match against Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace is underway! You can watch it live on our YouTube channel or at SC Freiburg | The official website 📺📲 #scf #scfreiburg
First week back for the pre-academy and the U14/U15 group 🙋♂️ ▸ #RacingMutestAcadémie 💙
Soccer-Chelsea sign Barco from Strasbourg until 2033: Aug 2 (Reuters) - Chelsea have signed Argentina international Valentin Barco from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg ...
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TBT indefinitely suspends Marcus Keene for role in bloody postgame brawl
TBT suspended former tournament MVP Marcus Keene indefinitely after he initiated the ... Show more
TBT indefinitely suspends Marcus Keene for role in bloody postgame brawl
TBT indefinitely suspends Marcus Keene for role in bloody postgame brawl
TBT indefinitely suspends Marcus Keene for role in bloody postgame brawl
TBT indefinitely suspends Marcus Keene for role in bloody postgame brawl
Marcus Keene brags about role in fight after KU-Wichita State TBT alumni game
Another Wichita State TBT player said the woman who was hit in the face shouldn’t ... Show more
Marcus Keene brags about role in fight after KU-Wichita State TBT alumni game
Marcus Keene brags about role in fight after KU-Wichita State TBT alumni game
Marcus Keene brags about role in fight after KU-Wichita State TBT alumni game
Marcus Keene brags about role in fight after KU-Wichita State TBT alumni game
Two vegan brothers from Switzerland fought for their right to plant-based food - | and won in Strasbourg. 👉 More info: Court in Strasbourg criticizes Switzerland: Vegan brothers received the wrong food in detention and psychiatric hospital
ECHR: Switzerland violates freedom of conscience of vegans: Two brothers were not given a consistently vegan diet while in custody in Geneva and a psychiatric ...
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Repression of Independent Media Raised in the European Parliament. Tomasz Sakiewicz's Account in Strasbourg
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Showdown in Strasbourg: The unexpected return of Chat Control 1.0: With a procedural trick, proponents in the EU Parliament are pushing for reactivation of ...
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John Hume: Award launched to honour Nobel Laureate's legacy: Irish prime minister Micheál Martin announced the new award in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
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Taoiseach takes aim at Brexit in Strasbourg address: The Taoiseach has taken aim at Brexit in a speech to the European Parliament setting out Ireland's ...
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THIS WEEK: MEPs weigh triggering probe into far-right ESN party, as plenary debates Gaza reconstruction
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THIS WEEK: MEPs weigh triggering probe into far-right ESN party, as plenary debates Gaza reconstruction
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Paid articlePaywallPolice react late: Homeless man dies in extreme heat on rue de Strasbourg: A resident in Luxembourg City reports a disoriented person. The police check – | and ...
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Speaking at the EU parliament in Strasbourg, Kallas urged EU member states to remain united and resolute in their response ... Show more
By train to Paris: Who can travel through France for free with the D-Ticket: Young people under 28 from Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate can travel to ...
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At the same time, he also praised the South Americans' defensive performance: | "Atletico Paraguay!"
Travel to France with a Germany ticket - | Travel to Paris for free this summer: An der Grenze ist mit dem Deutschlandticket meist Schluss. Doch es gibt ...
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Transfer ticker: Gary O'Neil set to become Ipswich Town's new manager - | Sandro Wagner was also recently mentioned
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Key FactsWagner reportedly in contention for Ipswich manager role
Jun 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: augsburger-allgemeine.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: augsburger-allgemeine.de
- Wagner and Ipswich are reportedly exploring the possibility, according to the newspaper’s reporting.
- McKenna stepped down in June after five seasons, saying he wanted to take a break.
- Ipswich earned direct promotion to England’s Premier League after finishing second.
- Mark Ashton’s candidate list is also reported to include Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Kjetil Knutsen and Gary O’Neil.
In future, I’ll have to think even more carefully about where I fit as a coach and as a person. Where the whole environment is open to change and everyone is really enthusiastic about it.— Sandro Wagner said this in an interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung, discussing what he will look for in future coaching roles.
New genetic engineering: Myths and facts: STRASBOURG/LINZ. EU Parliament has adopted relaxations - | open questions regarding patentability
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Paid articlePaywall Air passenger rights: New rules for families and baggage: STRASBOURG. Compensation in case of cancellation or delay remains
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“Too much is at stake”: Swabians take to the barricades in Strasbourg: The European Parliament will decide on new breeding techniques and patents on Wednesday ...
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Key FactsDebate Over EU Gene Editing Regulation Intensifies
Jun 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
- The EU Parliament will decide on a regulation exempting certain gene-edited plants from risk assessments and labeling requirements.
- Supporters argue that deregulation will enable faster development of climate-adapted crops, reducing breeding time significantly.
- Opponents raise concerns about undermining precautionary principles, limiting consumer choice, and increasing seed market monopolies through patenting.
- If passed without amendments, the law may prompt legal challenges, inspired by a recent UK court ruling against similar deregulation.
The planned legislative text disregards the precautionary principle and torpedoes our right to produce GM-free seed and food. Our freedom of choice should be abolished.— Biobäuerin Bärbel Endraß from Wangen (Ravensburg district), who was on the ground in Strasbourg
EU clears final hurdle for US trade deal, averts tariff showdown: Lawmakers in Strasbourg back a landmark agreement with Washington, bringing the bloc closer to ...
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Ehningen: The IBM family comes together.: Organizers Volker Strassburg, Wolfgang Geyer, and Siegfried Langer welcomed 500 current and former employees to the ...
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Paid articlePaywallBelgium, France, and Switzerland are testing a new Brussels–Strasbourg–Basel rail connection
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Why the EU Commissioners' electric cars have to charge on the go - | AUTO BILD
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Sexarbeit in der Grenzregion: Was Sozialarbeiterinnen erleben: Die Fachberatungsstelle P.I.N.K. unterstützt Sexarbeiterinnen zwischen Offenburg und Straßburg ...
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A morning in D2 Funchal which morning is a great success 😎 ▸ #RacingMutestAcadémie (2-3)
Symphonic open-air concert in Saarbrücken suffers from technical difficulties: The Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra thrilled its audience at the open-air ...
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‘Alaskan Bush People’ star Matt Brown dead at 43 after sibling helped pull body from river, brother says
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EU Commissioners dissatisfied with the range of electric company cars – | AUTO BILD
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EU Commissioners grumble about electric official vehicles: Brussels - | Strasbourg not achievable
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A draw in the first leg of the promotion playoff to D2 Futsal 👊 🔜 On to Leg 2, Saturday in Paris! ▸ #RacingMutestAcademie
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Merkel, Zelensky among first recipients of European Order of Merit: Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel was awarded the European Order of Merit by the ...
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Key FactsMerkel Urges Europe to Boost Diplomatic Efforts on Ukraine
May 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: op-online.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: op-online.de
- Angela Merkel considers Europe insufficiently active diplomatically in the Ukraine conflict and calls for more direct talks with Russia.
- While military deterrence remains necessary, it must be complemented by diplomatic initiatives.
- She criticizes the fact that only the US maintains direct contact with Moscow and demands European responsibility.
- Merkel warns against underestimating Russia and rejects third-party mediators, emphasizing that political actors must take charge.
Underestimating Putin would be a mistake, even now. And not trusting ourselves would be just as much a mistake.— Angela Merkel, at the WDR Europaforum Republica, Berlin; in a conversation with Markus Preiß (head of ARD's Berlin studio), 18 May 2026
High noon for EU-US trade deal in Strasbourg: EU governments and the European Parliament are set to discuss the implementation of the EU-US trade deal again ...
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Key FactsEU Implements US Trade Deal Amid Trump Pressure
May 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thejakartapost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thejakartapost.com
- EU lawmakers and member states reached a compromise to implement the nearly year-old trade agreement with the United States.
- The deal aims to prevent the US from raising tariffs on European products from 15 percent to 25 percent.
- The European Parliament approved the pact with concessions but retained safeguards against US violations.
- The transatlantic trade relationship remains critical, with an annual value of €1.6 trillion between the EU and the US.
parliament has prevailed with its demands for a comprehensive safety net.— Bernd Lange, head of the EU Parliament's trade committee, said after the deal was announced that parliament has prevailed with its demands for a comprehensive safety net.
Coach Holtz about to leave? Among other things, there was reportedly an offer from Strasbourg.
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