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🟨 Monday

After Macron’s call for snap election, game of alliances is on
Yolanda Díaz leaves Sumar leadership after ‘disaster’ EU elections
France’s end-of-life bill hangs in balance after Macron dissolved parliament
Commission probes UAE state-owned acquisition of Czech telecoms operator
Alvise Pérez, new ‘ultra’ star from Spain, enters EU Parliament to ‘destroy the system’
The Brief – Who needs a weak France?
‘Too early’ to discuss von der Leyen’s second term, says Meloni
German far-right lead candidate excluded from future AfD delegation
US steps up pressure for Gaza ceasefire
Animal health is integral to secure food systems. Is the EU ready for the challenges ahead? [Promoted content]
Switzerland expects around 90 countries, organisations at Ukraine peace summit
EU elections: Capitals affected more than EU Parliament
Biden, Macron reach agreement on using Russian assets for Ukraine
Russia appears to make headway in key Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar
Portugal’s government to back Costa if he runs for EU Council top job
Resilience, reliance, readjustment: How Ukrainians are coping with the war [Promoted content]
Italy’s far-right Giorgia Meloni emerges stronger from EU vote
Austrian far-right to court Le Pen to let AfD back into European party
Orbán’s party strongest but loses ground in EU elections
AfD’s strong showing in German EU elections fuels far-right shift in Europe
How the EU top job horse-trading will game out this week
Von der Leyen strengthens reappointment bid as right-wing triumphs in elections
All that changed on election night
German government suffers crushing defeat in European Election
Volt’s federalists consider joining Renew in EU Parliament, leaving Greens
Macron calls snap elections as opposition declares his ‘crushing defeat’
EU election results confirm shift to the right

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🟦 Tuesday

Swedish medicines regulator seeks stronger mandate to combat drug shortages [Advocacy Lab Content]
Hungarian hospitals drowning in debt, suppliers risk bankruptcy, services compromised [Advocacy Lab Content]
Warsaw reallocates drug production funds, provokes pharma industry criticism [Advocacy Lab Content]
Belgium’s fragmented healthcare system facing reorganisation [Advocacy Lab Content]
Taliban’s opium crackdown could have spillover effect on Europe
No alliance with Le Pen: German conservatives threaten to kick Les Republicains out of EPP
Von der Leyen will be re-elected Commission President, says EU’s longest-serving Commissioner
Implosion of the French right, the president of the Republicans supports the RN
Russia-friendly German lawmakers boycott Zelenskyy’s Bundestag speech
Wake-up call: Danish PM Frederiksen’s first interview after the attack
OpenAI, Apple deal raises questions about enforcement of EU antitrust rules
French snap elections: New far-right MEPs go back to campaigning
The Brief – The kids are federalist now
New Czech Medicines Act takes force, boosting pharma efficency, tackling shortages [Advocacy Lab Content]
Whooping cough on the rise in Sweden [Advocacy Lab Content]
French left-wing parties build ‘Front populaire’ for Macron’s snap elections
Portugal backpedals on Nutri-score food labelling system
France’s Macron rules out resigning ‘whatever the result’ of snap elections
Influencer sweeps Cyprus EU elections, acts as a bulwark against far right
Reconciling European sovereignty, defense posture and transatlantic cooperation [Promoted content]
Moldovan president signs ‘treason law’ denounced by opposition, Amnesty International
UN Security Council backs Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan
Analyst: Meloni still important for EPP due to lack of trust on socialists
Poland, US launch group against Russian disinformation on Ukraine
German Socialist Barley backpedals on rumoured bid for EU Parliament presidency
France’s far-right National Rally projected to win snap election without absolute majority
UN warns of ‘politicised’ migration after EU’s far-right tilt
Do We Have All the Right Networks for the Future? [Promoted content]
Resurgent ALDE moves to retake Liberal lead from defeated French
After EU elections, transport sector should be careful what it wishes for

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🟨 Wednesday

ESG requirements are making metals more sustainable, industry says [Advocacy Lab Content]
Italy opposes reference to ‘safe and legal abortion’ in G7 draft communiqué
Germany presents new military service model to start conscription from next year
EU countries endorse ban of Bisphenol A in food packaging
Macron attacks ‘extremes’ and conservatives as he enters campaign race
German car industry, government react against EU EV tariffs as BMW faces 21% duty
The Brief – France’s political scene in chaos
Greece’s mainstream parties in crisis mode after EU elections
G7 cooperation with China on climate-aligned trade is vital
Without proactive approach, EU risks further unravelling in Western Balkans
Hungary strikes opt-out deal, says won’t obstruct NATO’s aid to Ukraine
UPDATE: EU-China tensions flare up as Chinese government rebukes EU tariffs move
WHO identifies four sectors responsible for 2.7 million deaths in Europe
Meloni’s battle with migrant rescue NGOs increasingly ends up in court
Greek PM hints at cabinet reshuffle after EU vote disappointment
Austria far right calls for EU ‘remigration’ commissioner
EU elections second round in France
Israel official says Hamas changed ‘all meaningful parameters’ for Gaza ceasefire deal
Danube key to Europe and NATO’s efforts to keep Black Sea free and open
US to widen sanctions on sale of semiconductor chips to Russia
Elected lawmakers set to shape the EU’s agrifood policy
Multibillion-euro court battle over jets stranded in Russia begins in Dublin
The show ‘can’ go on
NATO chief to visit Hungary, expected to define Budapest’s opt-out on Ukraine support
New report finds corporate cars ‘leading on pollution, lagging on electric’
Don’t wait until Russia’s war is over to invest, Ukraine’s leaders tell businesses
The rise and fall of France’s far-right union
Will German far right AfD drop scandal-plagued leader in bid to rejoin ID?
EU must not neglect development aid over defence, Commissioner Urpilainen warns
French right-wing MEPs divided over national alliance with far right

🟦 Thursday

Uncertainty looms for French Les Républicains as Ciotti ousted over alliance with far right
After 20 years of embargo, Korea reopens its borders to French and Irish beef
Commission demands details from porn platforms on protections for minors and illegal content
EPP before Brussels court next week about von der Leyen’s candidacy
Tensions rise among French left parties trying to forge deal for snap elections
Political future of expelled newly elected Reconquête! MEPs in question
The Brief – A battle against disinformation was won
UK Elections: Manifestoes launched, what do Labour, Conservatives say about Europe?
Macron’s snap election move plunges French farmers into uncertainty
The EU factions’ first post-election headaches
Spain’s Díaz says ‘never’ thought of leaving government despite election setback
EU-Central Asia advancing strategic collaboration on the Trans-Caspian Corridor [Advocacy Lab Content]
Top French conservative MEP says will ‘of course’ vote far-right to block the left
Russia’s strategy: Bombing Ukraine into full blackout
China says it ‘reserves the right’ to file WTO suit over EU car tariffs
Commission seeks to ease use of geo-tagged photos for farm checks
G7 leaders strike ‘provisional’ deal on $50 billion Russian frozen assets loan to Ukraine
Experts concerned by rise of US-sanctioned ‘strongman’ in Bulgaria
French president wants to further restrict minors’ use of smartphones
Germany’s Uniper wins $14 billion arbitration ruling against Gazprom
Houthis say they targeted Greek-owned ship damaged in Red Sea
Protests erupt as Armenia nears peace deal with Azerbaijan
Portuguese president hails decision to back Costa as EU Council chief
Swiss parliament snubs European court climate ruling
Study details huge emissions resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Europe’s power sector pushes back against Brussels’ overregulation
Greece must reform to protect tourism, ombudsman says
Harnessing biosolutions for a sustainable and prosperous future: A call to action for the new European Parliament and upcoming Commission [Promoted content]
Armenia to leave Russia-led security bloc CSTO, says PM
Open digital ecosystems, a catalyst for European growth [Advocacy Lab Content]

🟨 Friday

Breaking: Meta halts AI rollout in Europe after ‘request’ from Irish data protection authorities
BREAKING: EU member states greenlight Ukraine, Moldova negotiating frameworks
Leak: Hungarian Presidency’s plans for energy, transport, environment
NATO’s Ukraine support package slowly takes shape, but details remain elusive
Farmers warn against impact of EU’s anti-greenwashing law ahead of Council vote
The Brief – Germany needs another summer fairy tale
Far-right gains in Europe are worrying – but will have limited political impact
Is the growing EU-China trade dispute a staged act?
French agriculture’s wild swing between right and left
France’s left-wing parties finally reach agreement on joint program for snap elections
Russia’s Putin demands more of Ukraine’s land to end war, terms swiftly rejected by Kyiv
Baltic Sea states concerned about Russian threat to the region, call for stronger sanctions
Political pressure mounts on Parliament data leak, Apple-ChatGPT deal could draw competition scrutiny
Migration pact will fail if EU funding falls short, Spanish minister warns
Strategic Agenda: EU leaders look to harness green transition to boost industry
G7 leaders to jointly monitor, counteract China’s industrial overcapacity, Russia support
National ministers will discuss Nature Restoration Law next Monday, vote not certain
Farage’s ‘Reform UK’ overtakes PM Sunak’s Conservatives in opinion poll
Estonia’s Kallas in turmoil after resignations over military budget
On warships in Cuba, Russia says West is deaf to Moscow’s diplomatic signals
China pushes rival Ukraine peace plan before Swiss summit
Reform of EU cohesion policy inevitable, German official says
South Korea, US warn against North Korea-Russia military ties ahead of Putin visit
EU tariffs on China too low to protect Europe’s car industry – former top US trade official
Ukraine says without more air cover there won’t be enough power for winter
Europe’s new tariffs against China: If you want peace, prepare for trade war
EU rebuffs Chinese businesses’ allegation of misconduct during anti-subsidy probe
EU court orders Hungary to pay €200-million fine over migrant policy

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