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The Brief: Von der Leyen begins talks with Macron in Paris

After narrowly winning the majority of MEP votes and securing her spot as the next President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen chose Paris as the location of her first official visit. Watch the Brief from Brussels to learn how hers and French President Emmanuel Macron's views align.

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The Brief: Migration issues in Cyprus grow

Cyprus has over 15,000 asylum seekers in the country, but only a refugee centre for 250 of them. Watch the Brief from Brussels for more information on how the situation is spiralling out of control.

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The Brief: Von der Leyen makes promises to please everyone

Von der Leyen used her speech to MEPs to appeal to the votes she still needed. Now that she's been approved in a narrow victory, these groups are both excited and sceptical about if she will follow through with her promises.

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Was von der Leyen's charm offensive enough to get MEP approval?

Von der Leyen finished her meetings with political groups in Brussels, but it's unclear if she will win the absolute majority of votes in Strasbourg. In other news, Angela Merkel decided to change protocol to prevent her from shaking. All this and more in the State of the Union.

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The Brief: Jordan Bardella takes seat in European Parliament

-Jordan Bardella wants power back in national EU capitals -Von der Leyen considers Brexit postponement -Court of Justice rules on flights, family reunification Find out your latest political news on the Brief from Brussels.

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The Brief: Iran breaches nuclear deal terms, Mogherini visits Africa

-Iran breaches terms of nuclear deal -E-companies aren't required to have telephone number -Mogerhini visits Sahel region in Africa All this and more on the Brief from Brussels.

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Raw Politics in full: von der Leyen meets MEPs

-Von der Leyen tries to win over MEPs -Greece's new prime minister meets cabinet -Italy approves closure of migrant centre All this and more on Tuesday's episode of Raw Politics.

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The Brief: New MEP wants to reform Hungary, toll highway approved

Hungarian MEP brings progressive ideas to Brussels, Russia approves toll highway, Ireland concerned about disorderly Brexit. All this and more on the Brief from Brussels.

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New Hungarian MEP brings progressive, pro-European ideas to Brussels

Katalin Cseh, a newly-elected Hungarian MEP, is coming to Brussels with progressive ideas. She said she's going against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's use of "scare tactics."

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The brief: Gender balance makes steady progress in the EU

Gender balance shows steady improvement in the EU. Tesco warns against no-deal Brexit. Macron forced to get behind a trade deal that's not favourable with French farmers. All this and more in Wednesday's Brief from Brussels.

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Raw Politics in full: MEPs elect European Parliament President

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Raw Politics in full: Deadlock ends, Brexit divide, Catalans protest

Host Tesa Arcilla sits down with European politicians and experts to discuss the latest headlines from both Brussels and Strasbourg.

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Newly-elected European Parliament arrives in Strasbourg

The high voter turnout in May's elections proves Europe is on people’s minds. However, parties will need to work harder to establish a consensus.

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The Brief: Finland takes over EU Presidency, focuses on climate change

Brussels has a new face beginning July 1st: Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne. Rinne said the first two words in the country's plan for the next six months are "climate change."

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The Brief: EU Cybersecurity Act goes into effect, air quality regulati

The EU Cybersecurity Act will go into effect on Thursday, creating new measures that give more power and resources to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).

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The Brief: Czech Republic exposed in anti-corruption report

"No wonder the people are not happy." On Sunday, the Czech Republic had anti-government protests of 250,000 people. Then, a report was released about corruption in EU countries. The Czech Republic did not perform well.

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The Brief: How Brexit is affecting people's mental health

"There is little respite from this uncertainty and that seeps in and leads to unsettling anxiety." Brexit is one of the hottest topics right now, but a psychotherapist told Euronews that it's also taking a toll on people.

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EU leaders address migration at summit following UNHCR refugee report

"Will there be enough political will to push through and read those documents and take this seriously?" One migration policy officer said EU leaders need to understand a recent UNHCR report before reforming the asylum-seeking process.

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EU leaders don't agree on climate neutrality despite citizen pressure

Back in April, climate activist Greta Thurnberg encouraged MEPs to "panic" about climate change as if "the house is on fire." However, EU leaders were unable to adopt a goal for climate neutrality during Thursday's summit.

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The Brief: European Development Days encourages investment in Africa

"It's a different Africa. It’s a continent of economic opportunities. And it’s fast-growing.” Over 8,000 people participated in this year's European Development Days, which addressed the issue of continental inequality.

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