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Will Slovenia's political bickering at home delay the new Commission?

Opposition efforts to delay formal adoption of Slovenia's Marta Kos as Commission nominee could impede the timing on the formation of the next EU executive. But the head of the Slovene EPP delegation has told Euronews that she's an unacceptable choice.

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Brussels mayor vows to block migrant buses if Hungary acts on threats

Philippe Close tells Euronews that Brussels will not be 'held hostage' by Viktor Orbán’s government.

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State of the Union: Is Scholz a chancellor on call?

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the fallout of regional elections in Germany, the latest spat between Hungary and the EU and Mongolia's refusal to arrest Vladimir Putin.

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Hungary’s PM Orbán demands new laws tackling migration

Hungary's nationalist prime minister reiterated his anti-immigrant stances on Friday, claiming that migration has a corrosive effect on EU legislation.

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Frontex chief: NGO rescue ships don't embolden Mediterranean migration

Irregular crossing of EU borders has decreased by over a third in 2024 so far.

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Gender imbalance tied to far right: Romania's new EU Commission pick

Romania's nominee for European Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu spoke hours after her nomination to Euronews, claiming there is a link between gender imbalance and the rise of far right parties.

Nature

Scientists use light aircraft to guide migratory birds across Europe

The German scientists wave and shout at the bald ibises to encourage them to follow migratory routes.

Nature

Europe's heathlands are under threat from rising temperatures

Heathlands are critical stopping off places for birds crossing Europe.

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Does Finland's new migration bill break international law?

The Finnish government has approved a migration law which enables border guards to block migrants from entering the country. A move seen by many civil society organisations as legalisation of so-called 'pushbacks'.

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What would a commissioner for the Mediterranean do for the EU?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, re-elected on 18 July, proposed a new portfolio for the Mediterranean.

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EU-UK ties and Russia to dominate big summit of European leaders

As leaders from 45 European nations get together to discuss everything from energy to Russia's war in Ukraine, experts say what seems like a noble idea might be limited in format and outcomes.

United Kingdom

How could a Labour-led government change the UK's migration policies?

Thursday's general election could bring the Rwanda deportation plan to a halt. But campaigners warn Labour against mimicking the Conservatives' hard line on migration.

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Migrants arrive in Dover on UK Border Force boat

Migrants and border officers carried some of the young children rescued in the incident.

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Up to 10 suspected migrants have died in Italian-Greek waters

Rescue workers reportedly found the bodies of 10 suspected migrants below the deck of a wooden boat off Italy’s Lampedusa island.

Europe News

From Frontex director to far-right MEP candidate: Fabrice Leggeri

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From Frontex top executive to far-right MEP candidate: Fabrice Leggeri

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'Squalid and chaotic': Reality of Italian migrant jails

The death of a detainee at a detention and deportation centre on the outskirts of Rome in February shone a spotlight on the conditions inside these de-facto jails for migrants, and raised serious questions about Italy's migration policy.

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EU elections: Where do parties stand on anti-discrimination policies?

Surveys on racism in the EU show the problem is becoming more acute.

Poland

Poland to further fortify Belarus border after soldier stabbed

The pressure of mass migration and the war in Ukraine have both forced the issue of securing the EU's eastern frontier, according to authorities.

Germany

Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers

The new rule issues migrants a benefit card for local use, limiting cash withdrawals and banning international transfers.