EuropeMichel Barnier warns that under von der Leyen's rule, Commissioners are increasingly acting as "super technocrats" rather than political representatives.
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National conservative Nawrocki wins Polish presidency by narrow margin
EuropeRare high turnout as Karol Nawrocki defeated liberal and pro-EU candidate Rafal Trzaskowski.
Orbán: EU leaders want to replace the people of Europe
Europe"Their cities are being taken away from them. This is not integration – it is an organized population replacement", argues the Hungarian Prime Minister.
German chancellor aims to build Europe’s largest army – may reinstate conscription
EuropeFormer BlackRock boss Merz wants the Bundeswehr to be "the strongest in Europe".
Macron opens the door to deploying French nuclear weapons in other EU countries
EuropeThe French President is "ready to start a discussion" on deploying nuclear-armed aircraft across Europe.
Polish presidential candidate burns EU flag: “Down with Eurocommunism”
Europe"We will never in Poland exhibit signs against us of an enemy organization. This organization has led to the liquidation of Poland", proclaimed Grzegorz Braun.
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NATO expands military presence in Europe
EuropeSeveral new military bases are built from the Baltic to the Black Sea.
EU Parliament threatens legal action against von der Leyen
EuropeEU Parliament President threatens to take von der Leyen's Commission to court - accusing her of overriding democracy in controversial rearmament plan.
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Only one in five deported migrants leave the EU
Europe– Without concrete progress, the EU risks losing further credibility, says Ursula von der Leyen.
Spain and Portugal paralyzed by massive power outage
EuropeA massive power outage knocked out parts of Spain and Portugal at lunchtime on Monday, paralyzing public transport, flights and telecommunications. The cause is still unclear.
Serbian leader warns of Western “color revolution”
Europe“Western security services are behind the color revolution as they want to put a new government in power", said Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin.
EU’s new regulations threaten the future of wood-burning stoves
Europe“The proposal now on the table is a direct threat to Swedish interests”, says Beatrice Timgren (SD).
EU grants hundreds of millions to gender ideology organizations
Europe“NGOs use EU funding to pressure national governments into adopting gender identity laws, bypassing national sovereignty", writes sociologist Ashley Frawley.
Hungary bans Pride – new law restricts LGBTQ events
Europe“We won’t let woke ideology endanger our kids", Viktor Orbán asserts.
MMA star: “Illegal immigration is running ravage on Ireland”
EuropeConor McGregor warns that in many places ethnic Irish have become “a minority in their own communities” and that the government “has failed the people of Ireland”.
Hungary moves to block foreign funding for media with new amendment
EuropeAt the same time, a legal amendment is proposed to establish that there are two genders in Hungary.
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Former MEP: “EU leaders are brain dead”
Europe“Their media tells them what to hear and their industrial lobbyists are leading them on, particularly in the defense sector", says Irish left-wing politician Clare Daly.
Romanian election authorities ban Georgescu from presidential race
EuropeThe challenger won the first round of the election - now the election authority blocks the popular candidate from running.
Vlaardingerbroek: EU bureaucrats have completely lost their minds
EuropeThe Dutch commentator points out that the EU elite seems completely uninterested in any form of peace agreement and is escalating the conflict with €800 billion of our tax money.
Sweden deploys fighter jets to Poland: “Contributes to NATO’s deterrence”
Europe“The focus is and remains on strengthening Ukraine through military, political and civilian support”, says Liberal Party deputy leader Fredrik Malm.
Von der Leyen: EU citizens must be “vaccinated” against disinformation
EuropeCalled for new "European democracy shield" at Copenhagen conference.
UK climate proposal: Less meat and more expensive flights
EuropeCitizens need to eat two fewer meat dishes a week, says the climate advisory body CCC.
EU leaders push for €800 billion military buildup: “An era of rearmament”
Europe“With this equipment, member states can massively step up their support to Ukraine”, said Ursula von der Leyen.
Romanian election winner arrested – under investigation for “fascism”
EuropePolitical figure Calin Georgescu accuses the authorities of fabricating evidence to “justify the election theft” and stop his candidacy in Romania's dramatic presidential election.
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