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Fury among MEPs as French conservative leader opens to far right

Éric Ciotti's surprise move fuels fear that Europe's mainstream right is dismantling the firewall that has kept the far right in check.

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Europe tilts right, centre resists: What the EU elections results mean

The pro-European parties at the centre command a majority, despite voters veering to the right. But Ursula von der Leyen's path to re-election is fraught with difficulties.

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Von der Leyen remains noncommittal about inviting Greens for talks

Apart from painful losses for the liberal Renew group and the Greens, the overall division of seats in the European Parliament remains largely unchanged despite major upsets in France and other national polls.

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Brussels says Ukraine and Moldova ready for EU membership talks

Diplomatic sources say Hungary is threatening to derail the opening of accession negotiations.

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Pro-Russia group claims responsibility for EU elections cyber-attacks

The websites of at least three political parties in the Netherlands were targeted on Thursday as Dutch voters cast their ballots in the European elections.

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Twelve EU states push for progress on Ukraine and Moldova’s accession

The twelve capitals say formal talks on both countries’ EU membership bids should be convened ‘by the end of June’.

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EU invites Israeli minister to discuss relations in light of Gaza war

Josep Borrell confirmed Wednesday that he had asked foreign minister Israel Katz to attend an 'ad-hoc' EU-Israel Association Council.

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European elections: How the vote could disrupt the Brussels status quo

Opinion polls predict voters will veer to the right - and shift the balance of power in Brussels.

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European elections: Your country-by-country guide to the vote

Euronews’ correspondents break down what’s at stake in the major national battlegrounds as voters prepare to head to the polls.

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European Parliament's rival hard-right groups will unite - Vistisen

Vistisen exclusively tells Euronews there is “no more political divide” between Meloni and Le Pen’s political factions than there is within other mainstream political groups.

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Russian influence: Police raid EU offices and home of Dutch MEP aide

The Belgian prosecutor says the employee played a 'significant role' in a suspected Russian propaganda operation which infiltrated the European Parliament.

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NATO has upped vigilance amid suspected Russian sabotage - Stoltenberg

A string of recent suspected sabotage operations across allied countries has the military alliance on the alert.

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EU election: Meloni is kingmaker as Le Pen and von der Leyen court her

As she walks a tightrope between centre- and far-right forces, Meloni’s next move could have profound consequences for the EU’s future political path.

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EU convenes Israel to discuss respect of human rights, ICJ ruling

The breakthrough comes three month after Ireland and Spain first pressed on the EU executive to re-open its trade deal with Israel.

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EU must choose between supporting rule of law or Israel - Borrell

The EU must define its stance on the International Court of Justice's call on Israel to halt its Rafah offensive, Borrell said.

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EU asks Russia for 'explanation' after Estonian border river incident

The removal of the navigation buoys is part of a 'broader pattern of provocative behaviour' by the Kremlin, the EU's chief diplomat says.

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Von der Leyen endorses Polish, Greek push for EU 'air defence shield'

Prime ministers Tusk and Mitsotakis say the bloc needs to shield itself amid brewing tensions in Europe’s periphery.

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Absent far right dominates conversation in last EU election debate

Five hopefuls pitched their ideas for the future of the European Union in the last showdown before over 370 million voters head to the polls across the 27 member states on June 6-9.

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European Parliament's rival hard-right groups will unite - Vistisen

Vistisen exclusively tells Euronews there is “no more political divide” between Meloni and Le Pen’s political factions than there is within other mainstream political groups.

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European Union bans four Russian propaganda media outlets

The outlets include Voice of Europe, which was foiled as a Russian influence operation by Czech secret services in March.

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