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Macron corners far left, far right with vote on Ukraine aid

A majority of MPs backed the French-Ukrainian security agreement; the vote exposed reservations on aid to Ukraine from parties at both ends of the spectrum. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/macron-forces-right-left-fringes-into-a-corner-in-parliamentary-vote-on-ukraine-aid/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Biden-Orbán feud heats up as Hungary summons envoy over ‘dictatorship’ diss

Budapest's foreign minister fumes that it "is not obliged to tolerate lies, even from the president of the United States." #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/joe-biden-viktor-orban-feud-escalates-hungary-summon-america-ambassador-envoy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Dark Cardinal Selmayr headed for the Vatican

Martin Selmayr, once called the 'Monster of the Berlaymont' by his colleagues, will stay far away from Brussels with a new role. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/dark-cardinal-selmayr-headed-vatican/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Polish rivals unite in DC to lobby for Ukraine military aid

Andrzej Duda and Donald Tusk are coming to the White House in an “absolutely unique sign of political unity.” #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/poland-biden-ukraine-military-aid-00146513?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

US report sees rising risk of ethnic violence in Western Balkans

Annual ODNI assessment collects worldwide threats to U.S. national security. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/us-intelligence-odni-report-expects-increased-risk-of-ethnic-violence-western-balkans/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

White House expected to announce new aid package for Ukraine

Up to $400 million worth of weapons could be transferred, one Pentagon official said. #press

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/12/white-house-aid-package-ukraine-00146487?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Romania’s president launches bid for NATO top job against Mark Rutte

Klaus Iohannis vows to ensure Ukraine “prevails in its existential battle” against Russia if he leads the alliance. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/romania-president-klaus-iohannis-launch-nato-top-job-bid-mark-rutte/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Romanian president: A vision for NATO’s future

Klaus Iohannis formally announces his bid to be the next NATO secretary-general, and reveals his plan for the military alliance. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/romanian-president-a-vision-for-natos-future/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Chega: 5 things to know about Portugal’s surging far-right party

Hard-line policies and racism controversies have marked its journey to becoming Portugal's third-largest political force. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/5-things-portugal-surging-far-right-party-chega-ventura/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

EU leaders plan to demand ‘sustainable cease-fire’ in Gaza

They are also set to urge Israel to “refrain from a ground operation in Rafah.” #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-call-sustainable-cease-fire-in-gaza/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Romanian centrist lawmakers won’t back von der Leyen

The head of Romania's opposition party accuses the Commission president of downplaying Bucharest's spending irregularities. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/romanian-union-party-ursula-von-der-leyen-eu-centrist-lawmakers/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Von der Leyen says EU should open membership talks with Bosnia

EU leaders will discuss enlargement policy at the upcoming European Council. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/von-der-leyen-announces-eu-should-open-membership-talks-bosnia/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Belgium’s far-right prodigy gets prison term for inciting violence

Dries Van Langenhove "revelled in Nazi ideas that cause much suffering," a judge said. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-far-right-prodigy-dries-van-langenhove-prison-term-incite-violence-deny-holocaust/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Macron furious after French commissioner blasts von der Leyen

European Commission bureaucrats have also taken a dim view of Thierry Breton's social media swipe. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/breton-faces-backlash-criticizing-eu-commission-chief/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Macron to visit Brazil as Mercosur trade talks stall

He'll also stop off in the overseas territory of French Guiana. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/emmanuel-macron-mercosur-talks-brazil-visit/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Vatican backtracks after pope’s Ukraine ‘white flag’ blunder

Russia's war on Ukraine is "unjust" and must end, says Holy See's top diplomat. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/vatican-backtracks-pope-call-ukraine-surrender-white-flag-comment-russia-zelenskyy/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

France sees no deal on EU spending rules without more room for green, security investment

'That's a no,' says French Finance Minister Le Maire as race continues to get agreement at meeting this week. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/france-sees-no-deal-on-spending-rules-unless-more-room-for-green-security-investment/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Iranian Narges Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize

Mohammadi given award for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/iranian-narges-mohammadi-wins-2023-nobel-peace-prize/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Alleged attack on German far-right leader raises questions

'There is no evidence that Mr. Chrupalla was approached or attacked,' German police said. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/alleged-attack-german-far-right-leader-tino-chrupalla-questions/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop

Illegal drugs loom over Luxembourg’s election

Citizens fume as narcotics wave crashes into the Grand Duchy. #press

https://www.politico.eu/article/drugs-luxembourg-election-xavier-bettel/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication&utm_source=press.coop