
Orbán backs ‘legend’ Le Pen over Bardella as French far right presidential candidate
Former Hungarian prime minister is standing by “old friendships” ahead of a ruling on whether Le Pen is blocked from presidential race.
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European lawmakers urge Albania to halt construction on Kushner-linked project
Lawmakers adopted a resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on new permits and construction in the country’s protected areas.
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Czech lawmaker poised to join ECR in EU Parliament
ECR remains ahead of Renew as both groups hunt for recruits
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EU Parliament lifts immunity of senior Italian lawmaker over Huawei scandal probe
Belgian authorities are investigating allegations of bribery involving the Chinese tech firm.
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The secret EU trade negotiator who made Trump wait
Top trade lawmaker Bernd Lange delayed a transatlantic deal for months, frustrating both Washington and Brussels. While he didn’t get everything he wanted, he says he got what Europe needed.
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EU Parliament chief seeks probe into Russia-friendly lawmaker
Fernand Kartheiser has held at least four video calls with members of the Russian Duma and has travelled to the country on two occasions since the start of the war in Ukraine.
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MEPs confirm compromise on air passenger rights reform
The text must next be voted on next month in Parliament’s plenary session. It will enter into force in the second half of 2027.
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No more RM1 interbank ATM fee from 1st July 2026, unlimited free withdrawals at over 14,000 machines in Malaysia - SoyaCincau
Malaysians can enjoy unlimited free withdrawals at over 14,000 ATMs nationwide. Banks are waiving RM1 interbank cash withdrawal fees from 1st July 2026.
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EU transparency watchdog suspends Orbán-backed MCC Brussels
The decision is an “attempt to exclude us through bureaucratic means,” the right wing think tank has complained.
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Le Pen says it’s ‘a relief’ Bardella can stand in French presidential election if she’s banned
The 30-year-old Bardella is the National Rally’s plan B if an appeals court does not rule in Le Pen’s favor next month.
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