Fraud accusations fly as Hungarians vote in contentious election

Orbán supporters are already gearing up for a confrontation once the results come in, with experts warning the outcome could be challenged in court no matter who wins.

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Russia's rhetoric on the Iran war reveals it's losing; Kremlin watching a key chess piece slip from the board -- Special tribunal for Russia to move forward; enough countries now committed -- Russian drilling platforms in Caspian Sea hit overnight -- Russia has lost 1,308,670 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 ... and more

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Drug probe dropped against French MEP Rima Hassan

The European lawmaker consistently pushed back against allegations of wrongdoing.

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Euroskeptic think tanks on the rise as Brussels slashes funding for pro-EU groups

A Commission program that gave cash to many pro-European groups has cut back funding.

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French MEP Rima Hassan files lawsuit over leaks following arrest

The left-wing lawmaker also denies media reports alleging she was in possession of illegal drugs when she was taken into custody.

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The inside story of how France clinched the EU’s new customs authority

Lille’s bid to host the bloc’s planned customs authority lived up to its status as an early favorite, fending off a late challenge by Rome.

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MEP Rima Hassan placed in French police custody over suspicion of apology for terrorism

The lawmaker is being probed over a social media post she published last week.

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We want our #MEPs back in the #EuropeanParliament We want our Ministers back in the #CouncilOfMinisters We want our seat back at the table! We want to #RejoinEU

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‘Fatal decision’: EU slammed for caving to US pressure on digital rules

Critics say Brussels risks ceding control of its tech laws under U.S. pressure.

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Preparing for a Covid-style crisis  

An energy shock that once felt distant is starting to look very real as the war in Iran spirals … and the EU is considering a Covid-style crisis response. From emergency meetings to talk…

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