EuropeBulgarians, Czechs and Hungarians are the most negative about mass immigration and its consequences.
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Swedish government backs EU mass surveillance directive
EuropeWants to monitor all citizens' calls, chats, photos and videos - without any suspicion of crime. "Worse than East Germany's Stasi," warns expert.
Influential think tank speculates on EU’s future
EuropeMatthias Matthijs of the Council on Foreign Relations argues that despite some problems, Ursula von der Leyen's alliance will continue to set the agenda and determine the direction of the EU.
Viktor Orbán condemns EU’s war agenda
World“We must prevent Europe from entering a war that will lead to its destruction”, declares the Hungarian Prime Minister.
Jacob Wallenberg calls for increased Swedish EU involvement
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch argues that "EU membership has served us well" and that we now need "a new discussion about the euro.
Sweden Democrats open to EU collaboration with Le Pen’s party group
Sweden“It is in the interest of our voters that we are constructive”, says Charlie Weimers, adding that the most important thing is to secure the EU's borders.
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Swedish EU candidates: “Introduce EU laws against LGBTQ hate”
SwedenSwedish Moderate Party's LGBTQ association argues that “populist and extreme parties want to strike at the rights of LGBTQ people”.
Minsk reveals alleged EU plan to attack Belarus
Europe"The radicals are producing combat drones to deliver strikes on critical sites in Belarus", according to the country's top security official, Ivan Tertel.
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New EU directive strengthens repair rights
EuropeWill force manufacturers to repair products, with or without warranty.
New EU law prohibits citizens from lighting fires in their own backyards
EuropeMunicipalities must ensure that citizens stop burning grass clippings, leaves and branches.
EU foreign policy chief: “Geopolitical self-interest behind Western support for Ukraine”
World"It is in our own interests and it is also in the interests of the US as a global player", says Josep Borrell.
EU plans to hand over seized Russian assets to Ukraine
WorldCritical member states argue that confidence in the euro as a reserve currency risks being undermined internationally.
EU makes tech giants flag AI-generated content
TechExpresses concern that the EU elections are at risk of being manipulated by so-called "deepfakes".
Danish farmers to protest against carbon tax
DenmarkThreatens to block roads with "hundreds" of tractors if "this madness does not stop".
Tucker Carlson risks EU sanctions over Putin interview
WorldAllegedly a "propagandist" and "spokesman" for the Russian president, Carlson risks being subject to an EU travel ban or other sanctions.
EU threatens to sabotage Hungarian economy
EuropeCould stop all funding to Hungary if the veto on Brussels' support for the Ukraine war is not lifted.
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TechWe take the fight against corporate snooping, mass government surveillance and criminal phone tapping through firm open source principles and secure products.
Top EU official: “Israel funded Hamas”
World– Yes, Hamas has been funded by the Israeli government in an attempt to weaken the Fatah-led Palestinian authority, Josep Borrell said.
120 EU MEPs petition to strip Hungary of voting rights
EuropePrime Minister Viktor Orbán is a "man-baby" who is "undermining" the EU, according to Swedish politician Abir Al-Sahlani.
EU commissioner Ylva Johansson: “The EU needs at least 1 million migrants per year”
EuropeThe EU Commissioner refers to the "ageing population".
Hungary blocks EU billions for Ukraine
Europe– Hungary is vetoing any money for Ukraine, laments Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Negotiations on Ukraine’s EU membership begin
Europe"The European Council has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine & Moldova", confirms European Council president Charles Michel.
EU wants to give frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
EuropeThe seized assets are estimated to be approximately €15 billion.
EU prepares AI regulation
EuropeThe use of facial recognition and other biometrics will be partially restricted.
EU court: Employers can ban veils in the workplace
EuropeEmployers of public authorities in EU member states can now require "strict neutrality" from their employees.
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