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Make the EU a health powerhouse again, experts urge incoming leaders

In partnership with MSD

Fresh after the European elections, an expert panel dissected the significance of Sunday night’s results for the future of the EU’s health policy.

Europe News

Hayer heading off ALDE challenge for EU liberals leadership

ALDE, the largest of the three political forces that make up the centrist Renew Europe, has been eyeing the French leadership of the grouping since the June election result - and now has a name in mind for the role: MEP João Cotrim de Figueiredo.

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Pro-EU Volt party opts to stay with Greens

The decision over the federalist grouping’s five MEPs spells more bad news for Emmanuel Macron’s liberal Renew coalition.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? The struggle to fill the EU top jobs

In this edition of our weekly talkshow, participants discuss the ongoing talks about the appointments for the EU top jobs, the election campaign in France and football as a unifying factor.

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Belgium

Could a new alt-right group become a shelter for pro-Russian MEPs?

The far-right AfD party is trying to attract the attention of ultra-nationalist parties in the rest of the EU to craft a new group even further right from the ID. Bulgarians, Slovaks and others are tempted by the bid.

Belgium

Could Enrico Letta be Macron's trump card against Meloni?

Former Italian PM's candidacy for European Council president could be Macron's secret weapon in the struggle against Meloni's bid for one of the EU's top jobs in Brussels.

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EU Liberals dealt a new blow after Babiš pulls out his seven MEPs

The sudden exit of the ANO party further weakens Renew Europe and its traditional role of kingmaker in the European Parliament.

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António Costa in line for EU top job, despite judicial woes

A sprawling corruption probe tumbled his government. Costa is now aiming for political vindication.

Europe

Why is the far right gaining popularity among young people?

The perception that traditional parties are ineffective is increasingly leading the younger generation to put their trust in the reactionary messages of extremist parties.

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Exclusive: Dutch VVD to remain in Renew Europe

The EU liberals will not expel the Dutch VVD party - or vote on throwing them out - despite the party's decision to enter a four-way coalition with the far-right PVV party of Geert Wilders, two sources familiar with the discussions told Euronews.

Europe News

Macron’s Liberals vow to pip Meloni's ECR in EU Parliament race

A post-election push for new members sees the rival groups neck and neck in the race to become the third biggest force in the hemicycle.

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Influencers and politicians: Meet the EU's most connected lawmakers

A Cypriot, a Czech, a Frenchman and a Spaniard with diverse backgrounds, ideologies, and motivations — all social media stars set to join the European Parliament.

Europe

Analysis: Why Orbán, Meloni and Fiala are angry about the EU top jobs

Viktor Orbán, Giorgia Meloni and Petr Fiala want to have a greater say on how the EU top jobs are allocated. But the numbers play against them.

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Orbán ally-turned-rival joins EPP group in European Parliament

The European Parliament's centre-right faction has opened its arms to Péter Magyar, the thorn in Orbán’s side who is swapping Budapest for Brussels.

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No political deal on EU top jobs after leaders' meeting in Brussels

Despite hopes leaders would strike a preliminary agreement on a trio of nominations for the major positions of power in Brussels, the meeting ended with no agreement.

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Which countries' parties will dominate the European Parliament?

The race for influence over Brussels future agenda and the key portfolios has started. Italy and Germany are top dogs in the EU’s most influential political groups – but where is France?

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EU leaders meet to divvy up top jobs. These are the frontrunners

The tricky distribution of top jobs is the next chapter after the elections to the European Parliament.

European Union

State of the Union: EU elections plunge France into uncertainty

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the outcome of the European elections that led French president Macron to call for a national vote in a few weeks - plunging France into political uncertainty. Another topic: a week of intense diplomatic activity over Ukraine.

Europe News

Italian activist Ilaria Salis released after 15 months in prison

The European Parliament members enjoy substantial legal immunity from prosecution, even if the allegations pertain to crimes committed prior to their election.

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Greek prime minister reshuffles cabinet after EU elections

Mitsotakis' new cabinet aims to focus on cost-of-living and labour policies following a successful European campaign.