German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China: German prosecutors say a man who works for a German lawmaker in the European Parliament ...
apnews.com/article/germany-china-spying-european-parliament-lawmaker-employee-85e07313ec9580d5845cd9fd999e760e
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
"We are in the middle of World War III, but European leaders are denying reality, as in the time of Hitler"
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/interview/2024/04/10/7183469/
Dreaming of Pedro Sánchez, Brussels could be headed for a rude awakening: Spain’s PM has threatened to resign, but will he end up becoming the next president of ...
politico.eu/article/pedro-sanchez-eu-top-jobs-spain-brussels-european-parliament-election-2024/
Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
German MEP embroiled in China spy scandal refuses to step down: Maximilian Krah insisted he “will remain” the far-right AfD’s lead candidate.
politico.eu/article/far-right-german-mep-maximilian-krah-china-spy-scandal-eu-election/
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Macron warns Europe ‘can die’ in alarmist speech on protectionism, geopolitical threats
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-europe-china-competition-protectionism-geopolitics/
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
The European Parliament by the numbers: A look at the data from a very eventful Parliamentary term.
politico.eu/article/european-parliament-data-groups-far-right-green-deal-gender/
Salvini’s last hope rests on building a bridge to Sicily: Fading Italian firebrand pins his election chances on a 3km crossing that’s been mooted since Roman ...
politico.eu/article/matteo-salvini-last-hope-rests-building-bridge-sicily/
Von der Leyen finally stands up for nature law — just as it may fall: After months of silence, the Commission chief made a plea for her embattled bill in a ...
politico.eu/article/eu-ursula-von-der-leyen-finally-support-nature-restoration-law-green-deal-as-it-may-fall/
How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart: The former president’s return would cement a shift in the U.S. as a fact that can no longer be ignored.
politico.eu/article/donald-trump-second-term-presidency-united-states-tear-europe-eu-apart/
AI has the potential to make this year’s motherlode of election cycles significantly more difficult to predict.
But what’s still unclear ... Show more
Deepfakes, distrust and disinformation: Welcome to the AI election – POLITICO
Deepfakes, distrust and disinformation: Welcome to the AI election – POLITICO
Greek government picks EU election wild card — from an Albanian jail: In Athens, many see ethnic Greek mayor-elect Fredi Beleri as a victim of political charges ...
politico.eu/article/greece-government-eu-election-wild-card-albania-jail-fredi-beleri/
Rivals move in as France’s leftist firebrand runs into trouble: Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s latest scandal, in which he compared a French university head to a Nazi ...
politico.eu/article/france-far-left-leader-jean-luc-melenchon-racked-up-controversies-ahead-eu-election/
MEPs to watch in the next EU Parliament (if they get elected): POLITICO’s guide to key European lawmakers to pay attention to in the run-up to EU election June ...
politico.eu/article/european-parliament-election-2024-next-meps-to-watch/
French PM Attal unleashes Sarkozy-style politics to tackle far-right surge: Gabriel Attal returns to the themes that led to his meteoric rise in French politics ...
politico.eu/article/france-prime-minister-gabriel-attal-nicolas-sarkozy-far-right-surge/
German far-right in crisis mode ahead of EU election campaign kick off: vive
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/german-far-right-in-crisis-mode-ahead-of-eu-election-campaign-kicks-off/
Rise of the far right keeps EU lawmakers up at night: … unless they’re from the far right!
politico.eu/article/rise-of-the-far-right-keeps-eu-lawmakers-up-at-night/
The Luxembourg-France border is prime pro-EU territory — except it isn’t: Tens of thousands of people in eastern France cross the border to Luxembourg every day ...
politico.eu/article/luxembourg-france-moselle-border-eu-election/
Far-right Greek MP arrested after fight in parliament: One MP reportedly shouted “shut up, you trash!” to another before the brawl broke out.
euronews.com/2024/04/24/far-right-greek-mp-arrested-after-fight-in-parliament
From phony robocalls to lifelike forged photos, AI is evolving at breakneck pace.
What impact will it have as 50 countries prepare to hold national elections ... Show more
Deepfakes, distrust and disinformation: Welcome to the AI election – POLITICO
Deepfakes, distrust and disinformation: Welcome to the AI election – POLITICO
Donald Trump’s return to power would not only be the biggest test of transatlantic relations in postwar history.
It could also pose an existential risk to ... Show more
How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart – POLITICO
How a second Trump presidency could tear Europe apart – POLITICO
A Greek lawmaker faces criminal charges following a brawl in parliament: Greece's parliamentary speaker said that he would seek criminal charges against a ...
ctvnews.ca/world/a-greek-lawmaker-faces-criminal-charges-following-a-brawl-in-parliament-1.6859744
POLITICO Poll of Polls — European Election polls, trends and election news: EU election 2024 Your complete guide to the news, polls and key players in the ...
politico.eu/europe-poll-of-polls/european-parliament-election/
France's Macron in last-ditch bid to halt EU election battering: With Emmanuel Macron's party badly lagging behind the French far right in opinion polls ...
thelocal.fr/20240424/frances-macron-in-last-ditch-bid-to-halt-eu-election-battering
Croatia votes in a parliamentary election that's a showdown between its president and prime minister
apnews.com/article/croatia-election-european-union-plenkovic-milanovic-b3a93b2598f60ebfdf663815dda2c0ad
Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic
- Croatians vote between PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic in parliamentary election
- Plenkovic and HDZ expected easy win, but Milanovic challenged them
- HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia
- Corruption accusations, allegations, and political discrepancies shape election campaign
The arrest of an EU Parliament aide over accusations he spied for China has rocked the German far-right party.
But this isn’t the only incident of ... Show more
Germany arrests EU Parliament aide over bombshell China spying claims – POLITICO
Germany arrests EU Parliament aide over bombshell China spying claims – POLITICO
European elections: Top tips to avoid misinformation: Ahead of the European elections, The Cube takes you through some of the ways to spot and protect yourself ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/23/european-elections-top-tips-to-avoid-misinformation
Elections in focus: The vote: If you are a citizen from one of the 27 countries that are members of the European Union, you have less than s
euractiv.com/section/elections/podcast/elections-in-focus-the-vote/
Political operatives and foreign governments using AI-powered tools hope to sow doubt across the more than 50 elections planned worldwide in 2024 ... Show more
Deepfakes, distrust and disinformation: Welcome to the AI election – POLITICO
Deepfakes, distrust and disinformation: Welcome to the AI election – POLITICO
A well-known disinformation network is growing on Facebook by pushing pro-Kremlin narratives with ads purchased through fake accounts ... Show more
Big, bold and unchecked: Russian influence operation thrives on Facebook – POLITICO
Big, bold and unchecked: Russian influence operation thrives on Facebook – POLITICO
Breton takes victory lap after killing von der Leyen’s business envoy pick: Markus Pieper resigned hours before his first day as the EU’s SME envoy.
politico.eu/article/french-breton-victory-eu-von-der-leyen-sme-business-envoy-pick-mep-pieper-elections/
Brussels is abuzz with talk that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is not a shoo-in for another term leading the EU’s executive ... Show more
Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back – POLITICO
Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back – POLITICO
Commission changes view on controversial insecticide, set to propose zero residues in food
euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/commission-changes-view-on-controversial-insecticide-set-to-propose-zero-residues-in-food/
EU leaders will meet today for a summit where two conflicts are vying for their attention: Ukraine — where leaders can make a difference ... Show more
EU leaders talk battle plan to counter US green subsidies — live updates – POLITICO
EU leaders talk battle plan to counter US green subsidies — live updates – POLITICO
Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
politico.eu/article/hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-calls-for-eu-leadership-change-at-the-upcoming-elections/
Interest in EU election higher this time around, poll shows: Europeans’ interest in the upcoming European Parliament election is significantly higher than before ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236661/interest-in-eu-election-higher-this-time-around-poll-shows/
Regarding Ukraine, European leaders are "taking pleasure in speaking, but showing weakness in actions," French social democratic lead candidate ... Show more
Macron is all talk, no action on Ukraine, says left-wing rival Glucksmann – POLITICO
Macron is all talk, no action on Ukraine, says left-wing rival Glucksmann – POLITICO
Croatia's bitter election pits prime minister against president: Croatians are going to the polls to elect a new parliament, and two rival establishment ...
euronews.com/2024/04/17/croatias-bitter-election-pits-outgoing-prime-minister-against-current-president
No one has yet been able to demonstrate evidence of AI-powered trickery upending any nationwide vote.
But with 50 taking place in 2024 ... Show more
Deepfakes, distrust and disinformation: Welcome to the AI election – POLITICO
Deepfakes, distrust and disinformation: Welcome to the AI election – POLITICO
Czech MEP mounts last-minute bid to stop Ukraine free-trade extension: Ally of ex-PM Andrej Babiš pulls maneuver that could upset fragile compromise ...
politico.eu/article/martin-hlavacek-czech-mep-andrej-babis-free-trade-ukraine-eu-market-trade-liberalization/
Big, bold and unchecked: Russian influence operation thrives on Facebook: Pro-Kremlin network “Doppelganger” is buying Facebook ads to spread divisive content on ...
politico.eu/article/russia-influence-hackers-social-media-facebok-operation-thriving/
And we’re off!
It’s Day 2 of the European Council summit — and today is all about competitiveness.
EU leaders are set to proclaim a new “deal” to keep Europe ... Show more
EU leaders talk battle plan to counter US green subsidies — live updates – POLITICO
EU leaders talk battle plan to counter US green subsidies — live updates – POLITICO
Věra Jourová to step in as EU justice chief: Didier Reynders is running for the top job at the Council of Europe.
politico.eu/article/jourova-to-step-in-as-eu-justice-chief/
European defense sovereignty doesn’t mean turning away from NATO, says Von der Leyen
politico.eu/article/von-der-leyen-eu-defense-sovereignty-turning-away-nato/
Don’t assume von der Leyen is coming back: The European Commission president is still the frontrunner — but is increasingly coming under fire.
politico.eu/article/second-term-not-guaranteed-eu-commission-president-ursula-von-der-leyen/
How to win the European election: We crunched the latest Eurobarometer numbers into a step-by-step guide.
politico.eu/article/how-to-win-the-european-election/
AI chatbots spread falsehoods about the EU election, report finds: The tools tended to return incorrect election dates and information about how to cast a ballot ...
politico.eu/article/ai-chatbots-spread-falsehoods-about-the-eu-elections-report-finds/
Asylum seekers who break law should be deported says FF European Parliament candidate
irishexaminer.com/news/politics/arid-41373640.html
Stakes could not be higher for this year’s European Parliament election: Elections for the European Parliament will take place across the 27 EU member states in ...
arabnews.com/node/2492141
In order to galvanize its base, Europe’s conservatives have planned a host of “culture weekends” across the Continent.
We attended to the latest one in Cyprus ... Show more
On holiday with Europe’s right-wingers – POLITICO
On holiday with Europe’s right-wingers – POLITICO
Belgium opens probe into pro-Russia network accused of paying MEPs: Moscow’s “objectives are clear,” said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
politico.eu/article/belgiam-prosecutor-open-probe-pro-russia-network-accused-pay-mep/
We must brace for more Russian meddling: With the upcoming European election, the Continent’s national governments, Europol and all relevant agencies should be ...
politico.eu/article/russia-disinformation-propaganda-intelligence-cyber-warfare-target-european-election/
Bullets not bees: EU ditches green focus ahead of June election: A draft priority list for the next five years goes heavy on defense, barely mentioning climate ...
politico.eu/article/leaked-eu-priority-list-reveals-absence-climate-change-focus/
Belgium probing alleged Russian interference in EU election campaign: Belgian prosecutors are looking into possible Russian interference in the upcoming European ...
reuters.com/world/europe/belgium-probing-alleged-russian-interference-eu-election-campaign-2024-04-12/
Hungary, in Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s words, is preparing for war with the European Union — and he wants to "take over Brussels" in the process ... Show more
Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe – POLITICO
Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe – POLITICO
Von der Leyen castigates far-right AfD over Russiagate scandal: “They have never made a secret of their admiration for the democracy despiser in the Kremlin ...
politico.eu/article/ursula-von-der-leyen-germany-afd-russia-scandal-voice-of-europe/
Macron, Le Maire feud flares up amid France’s fiscal woes: The French president is agitated by his finance minister’s calls for drastic spending cuts ahead of ...
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-bruno-le-maire-feud-public-finances/
In Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán the EU faces a new type of Euroskeptic — one who doesn’t want to leave the bloc but instead shape it ... Show more
Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe – POLITICO
Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe – POLITICO
Niger coup risks jump in EU immigration, commissioner says: Last year's coup in Niger could bring about a surge in irregular arrivals to the European Union ...
reuters.com/world/niger-coup-risks-jump-eu-immigration-commissioner-says-2024-04-09/
Denmark’s tough stance on migrants plays well at home. In Brussels, it could be a different story.
politico.eu/article/denmark-migration-eu-parliament-election-mette-frederiksen/
On holiday with Europe’s right-wingers: Hundreds of European conservatives gathered in Cyprus for a “cultural weekend” that mixed policy discussions ...
politico.eu/article/europe-hard-right-conservatives-reformists-cyprus-election/
Beleri unlikely to be ND candidate in European Parliament elections: Fredi Beleri, an ethnic Greek mayor-elect in Albania sentenced to two years in prison in ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1236232/beleris-unlikely-candidacy-with-nd-in-eu-elections/
European Parliament ex-president broke law by barring Catalan separatists, top court adviser says
politico.eu/article/european-parliament-antonio-tajani-catalan-separatists-carles-puigdemont-toni-comin-law-court/
Lawmakers slam von der Leyen over quick-fire North African migration deals ahead of key votes
politico.eu/article/lawmakers-european-commission-north-africa-migration-deal-ursula-von-der-leyen/
Russian disinformation may impact European Parliament elections, claims Romania: Russia starting to sow more political divisions in Western Balkans ...
yenisafak.com/en/news/russian-disinformation-may-impact-european-parliament-elections-claims-romania-3680915
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Bulgaria appoints caretaker government with Dimitar Glavchev as new PM: The country will hold a snap parliamentary election on June 9 — the same day as the ...
politico.eu/article/bulgaria-caretaker-government-dimitar-glavchev-prime-minister/
Islamophobia, Gaza prominent as millions go to the polls: The year 2024 is the ultimate election year, with at least 64 countries plus the EU all holding ...
arabnews.com/node/2489966
Macron ‘loved’ my tweet sniping at von der Leyen, says French commissioner: Thierry Breton stirs the pot. Again.
politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-loved-tweet-swipe-ursula-von-der-leyen-says-french-commissioner-thierry-breton/
Poland holds local elections in test for Tusk: Poles vote in local elections on Sunday, selecting thousands of councillors and mayors who will play a key role in ...
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-holds-local-elections-test-tusk-2024-04-07/
Poland holds local elections in test for Tusk: Poles vote in local elections on Sunday, selecting thousands of councillors and mayors who will play a key role in ...
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-holds-local-elections-test-tusk-2024-04-07/
The French Riviera — already a stronghold of the political right — has in recent years become even more receptive to right-wing ideas ... Show more
France’s Florida: Retired, rich and ready to vote far right – POLITICO
France’s Florida: Retired, rich and ready to vote far right – POLITICO
Here’s what a Le Pen presidency would really mean for France — and the EU: The French public’s allegiance to the idea of Europe remains strong ...
politico.eu/article/france-what-le-pen-president-would-mean-eu-elections-national-rally/
In recent weeks, drama has riven the EU institutions, with capitals unexpectedly challenging several deals at the last minute ... Show more
The EU compromise machine is breaking — and everyone’s blaming Germany – POLITICO
The EU compromise machine is breaking — and everyone’s blaming Germany – POLITICO
In 2019, a faraway corner of eastern Slovakia had the lowest voter turnout in the EU election.
Our reporters visited it to find out why: In this corner of Europe, no one cares about the EU election – POLITICO
Over the past year, an alliance has formed to preach to voters’ concerns that green policies will drive people to financial ruin without a safety net ... Show more
Missing: A Socialist Green Deal vision – POLITICO
Missing: A Socialist Green Deal vision – POLITICO
Missing: A Socialist Green Deal vision: At a time when many want more government aid to help them survive a changing world, the Socialists can’t gain ground.
politico.eu/article/missing-socialist-green-deal-vision-european-elections/
The French Riviera has for decades been a stronghold of the political right — and in recent years has become even more receptive to right-wing ideas ... Show more
France’s Florida: Retired, rich and ready to vote far right – POLITICO
France’s Florida: Retired, rich and ready to vote far right – POLITICO
Roberta who? Carles Puigdemont more familiar to Europeans than EU Parliament president
politico.eu/article/roberta-metsola-carles-puigdemont-more-familiar-to-europeans-than-eu-parliaments-president/
How Europe’s Florida learned to stop worrying and start loving Le Pen: Wealthy voters fear something bigger than taxes is threatening their lavish lifestyle.
politico.eu/article/french-riviera-cannes-europe-florida-mainstream-far-right-le-pen-national-rally-normalization-eu-election/
Drama has riven the EU institutions in recent weeks, with capitals unexpectedly challenging several deals — thought to be settled — at the last minute ... Show more
The EU compromise machine is breaking — and everyone’s blaming Germany – POLITICO
The EU compromise machine is breaking — and everyone’s blaming Germany – POLITICO
The EU compromise machine is breaking — and everyone’s blaming Germany: Berlin’s domestic spats are gumming up the EU’s delicate policymaking process.
politico.eu/article/eu-compromise-blame-germany-legislation-election/
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