In an interview with POLITICO in 2024, Magyar said Tisza was pro-EU but was candid about the EU’s shortcomings. He expressed opposition to a European “superstate” and said he didn’t have “friends” in the European Parliament. That followed his first press conference in the…
Category: 3. Europe
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Trump gets his Irish ballroom — if he can save a snail – POLITICO
When Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited Trump last year, the U.S. leader complained of the difficulty of building anything at his Irish resort — a problem he mistakenly attributed to Brussels, not Dublin.
Next month, Martin can expect warm words from Trump over the Irish ballroom…
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After Trump threats, Canadian military recruits surge
OTTAWA — Defense Minister David McGuinty says rising global uncertainty is driving a surge of Canadians to enlist in the military.
“Applications are up because Canadians want to serve,” McGuinty said Tuesday at an announcement about increasing and upgrading the stockpile of housing on…
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Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year
Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
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Peter Thiel ties put major German military drone deal on shaky ground – POLITICO
“The fact is that Peter Thiel openly rejects our democracy. We do not know how large his influence at Stark is. And even worse: The federal government cannot explain it,” Greens lawmaker Jeanne Dillschneider told POLITICO. “We need drones, no one disputes that. But the question of how…
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Comment LFI lance les influenceurs dans la présidentielle – POLITICO
“Je pars du principe qu’il n’y a pas d’étiquette politique dans mon travail et si demain Bruno Retailleau fait le même format, j’y serai”, réagit l’influenceuse Farah RK auprès de POLITICO.
Loin d’être convaincu, le Syndicat national des journalistes craint des…
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Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist
Laurence des Carrs submitted her resignation to President Emmanel Macron, who said it was “an act of responsibility”.
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EU leaders mark a 'grim anniversary'
Ukraine has been told by the EU: “You can rely on the European Union – we will be on your side as long as it takes.” EU council president Antonio Costa, on Tuesday, added, “We are committed to building a free, sovereign and prosperous Ukraine within the European Union.” Also speaking on…
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EU pledges €1B to rebuild Ukraine’s battered energy infrastructure – POLITICO
“The European Union will not let Russia freeze our brave Ukrainian friends into submission. On the contrary, we are doubling down on our support to ensure that we keep the lights on,” Jørgensen said.
He said the €920 million would be used to “strengthen grids, restore damaged heat and…
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Kushner’s phone call cools France-US diplomatic row — for now – POLITICO
After Kushner’s no-show, Barrot said in an interview Tuesday that he had requested the American envoy be barred from meeting members of the French government until he “respects the most basic customs of diplomacy and responds to the summons of the Ministry of Foreign…
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