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Surge in transphobic speech sparks fears ahead of EU elections

Transphobic and anti-LGBTI rhetoric is on the rise among politicians in Europe, according to a new report, prompting alarm ahead of the EU elections in June.

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Lawmakers ban foreign ad sponsoring three months before EU vote

The rules will add to measures already in place for online platforms under the Digital Services Act.

Europe News

European Left elects Walter Baier as top candidate for June elections

Baier, the current party chairman with little European experience, was the only contender. He was elected in a closed assembly in Slovenia.

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No work with 'Putin's friends' after EU elections, von der Leyen vows

Ursula von der Leyen has ruled out working with political parties that are "Putin's friends" if she is re-elected president of the European Commission.

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EU must keep its democracy 'safe and secure,' von der Leyen says

The bloc must make its democracy "safe and secure" by increasing investments in defence, fighting disinformation and protecting its economy, Ursula von der Leyen told Euronews after announcing her re-election bid.

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Ursula von der Leyen announces re-election bid as Commission president

Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, has confirmed her intention to lead the executive for five more years.

Tech News

Big Tech companies sign accord to fight AI-generated election trickery

Meta, OpenAI, TikTok, Microsoft, and Amazon were among the agreement's signatories at the Munich Security Conference. Elon Musk's X also signed up.

Euronews Debates

Will Europe’s election affect the bloc’s energy and green goals?

In partnership with Iberdrola

Can the EU electrify its energy systems, keep its climate promises and maintain stable energy prices after the European elections? What's needed to attract investors? What does it mean for consumers? We asked our panel of experts from politics, policy and industry.

Tech News

TikTok sets up in-app ‘election centres’ to fight fake news

Major online platforms must tackle disinformation, under new EU digital service rules that take effect Saturday.

Economy

Brexit casts a cloud over Britain's economy, says Goldman Sachs

Immigration from EU countries has fallen sharply while non-EU immigration has risen. However, EU immigrants benefited the economy because they were working, while the current influx of immigrants is primarily made up of non-working students.

Tech News

Online platforms to receive election guidelines ahead of June vote

Online platforms are invited to give feedback to draft guidelines under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) on the integrity of elections, the European Commission said today (8 February).

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Zemmour’s far-right party joins ECR group in the European Parliament

The Reconquête! party of controversial far-right French politician Éric Zemmour has joined the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group in the European Parliament.

France

Greens congress rubber stamp their manifesto

The European Greens approved their manifesto in Lyon on Sunday, which will carry them to the European elections in June.

World News

Greens congress choose veteran duo to take them to EU elections

MEPs Terry Reintke and Bas Eickhout received staunch support from the majority of the party.

Belgium

What should the EU do to engage young voters?

The 2019 European elections saw the highest turnout since 1994 - driven by a surge in youth participation. But what are young people's priorities ahead of this year's elections and how can the EU engage them?

World News

European elections: How engaged are young people?

In a few months, it will be time to vote and elect our representatives to the European Parliament. Do young French voters feel invested in this democratic process?

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France's Valérie Hayer elected president of liberal group Renew Europe

Valérie Hayer will lead the European Parliament's faction of liberals and centrists - the Renew Europe group - after receiving the backing of its 101 lawmakers on Thursday.

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Euroviews. We need to commit to a new European deal for the future

The new European Parliament, the next European Commission, and the European Council will have a long path ahead to prepare for the next decades of global sustainable development. Jointly reaffirming the EU’s commitment to the SDGs is a clear way forward, UN and EESC experts write.

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Right-wing populists could control EU Parliament after election: study

Sweeping gains for far-right and Eurosceptic parties could allow a populist right-wing coalition to take control of the European Parliament this year for the first time, a new study finds.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Elites gather in Davos as key election year starts

Global elites gathered in Davos this week but is the annual shindig in the Swiss Alps really the best place to cure the world's ills? Our panel was quite critical.