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French government promises new bill on immigration in nod to far right
The previous immigration bill, passed less than a year ago, splintered the pro-Macron group of MPs. #press
France will need more time to comply with EU spending rules, Barnier says
Addressing France’s “colossal” debt was the first major point the new PM hit in his speech. #press
France should have right-wing PM, says Sarkozy
Former French president calls on Macron to appoint a prime minister from the right. #press
Spain blocks Hungarian rail bid over possible Russia ties
Spain says the bid by the Hungarian company — formerly a Russian subsidiary — poses a risk to national security. #press
How Kamala Harris is winning back California tech donors
As the Democratic nominee, the California tech world is returning to Kamala Harris’ side — if she can form a strong enough platform that speaks to their main concerns. #press
Hungary looking to redefine its NATO membership
Orbán seeks to ensure non-participation in missions outside of the defense alliance's territory. #press
Putin’s Estonia provocation rings alarm bells in the Baltics
EU demands Russia explain its unilateral demarcation of the Narva River on the Estonian-Russian border. #press
Israel must halt Rafah offensive, orders UN top court
ICJ cites "immediate risk" to Palestinians. #press
How strong is the far right now that Alternative for Germany MEPs are out of ID?
Add together the projected totals for all the right-wing forces and it comes to a lot of MEPs. #press
Macron auf Konfrontationskurs
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Recognizing Palestinian state ‘not a gift to Hamas,’ EU’s top diplomat says
"Israel needs to accept that it can be criticized by people who do not believe that it is doing things well," Josep Borrell said. #press
KKR skips early EU concessions in Italian telecoms deal
KKR failed to offer early-stage concessions in the European Commission’s review of its takeover of TIM’s Italian telecoms network, which could see the deal get a longer probe. The Commission’s deal website showed the companies didn’t make any concessions by a Thursday... #press
Macron ally backs Spanish socialist Ribera as EU climate boss
'I would find it very, very good,' Pascal Canfin, a centrist French MEP chairing the environment committee, told POLITICO. #press
Jeremy Corbyn will stand against Labour in UK election
'We have to stand up and say we're not taking this anymore,' says ex-leader booted out of the party under Keir Starmer. #press
US announces travel ban for Georgian Dream politicians behind ‘foreign agent’ law
The move comes as lawmakers prepare to vote through the controversial restrictions on civil society. #press
Far-right Geert Wilders announces new Dutch government deal
But there's still no pick to be the new prime minister, hinting at ongoing disagreement. #press
Israel should pay compensation for killing Polish aid worker, says Donald Tusk
Polish prime minister condemned the lack of "a simple, human apology" from the Israelis. #press
Biden officially clinches Democratic nomination for president
The president was always expected to be the nominee. But now he secured “presumptive” status. #press
Navalny’s former policy chief brutally attacked in Lithuania
Volkiv had tear gas sprayed in his eyes and was beaten with a hammer, his colleagues said. #press
Paris’ Olympics headache is a wake-up call for Los Angeles mayor
LA Mayor Karen Bass emerged from her trip to Paris with a sense of urgency after witnessing the struggles of the French capital in hosting the Games. #press