Globalist Parties Snub Populist Election Gains, Back Second Term for Von Der Leyen as EU Chief
Populist surge or not, centrists still dominate the EU and arch-globalist Ursula von der Leyen is set up for another term as Commission president.
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Leftists Rage as EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen Courts Italy’s Meloni in Bid to Remain in Power
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is facing a leftist revolt after she suggested partnering with the conservatives such as Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.
‘Not Up to Par’ French Party Refuses to Back Ursula von der Leyen’s Second Term as EU Chief
The French centre-right Les Républicains declared they will not back European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for a second term.
Queen of Brussels: Ursula von der Leyen to Seek Second Stint as EU Chief, Despite Chaos of First Term
Ursula von der Leyen has thrown her hat into the ring to seek another five years as the top official in the EU, despite a chaotic first term.
Right-Wing Populists Set for Large Gains in EU Parliamentary Elections
Polling has projected populist and conservative-leaning blocs to make significant gains in the next European Union parliamentary elections
EU Corruption Scandal a ‘Socialist Problem’, Centre Right Leader Claims
An ongoing bribery scandal plaguing the European Union is a “socialist problem”, the leader of the centre-right European People’s Party has claimed.
Ban on New Fossil Fuel Cars by 2035 Approved by EU Parliament
Lawmakers at the European Parliament approved a measure to support the ban on sales of petrol and diesel cars by the year 2035.
EU’s Largest Political Blocs Consider Blacklisting Swiss Banks After Money Laundering Allegations
Groups representing over half of all members of the EU Parliament called to classify Switzerland as a high-risk money laundering country.
Leading MEP Backs Calls for an EU Army After Biden’s Afghanistan Blunder
A leading MEP has called for Brussels to speed up in efforts to craft a fully-fledged EU Army in order to rely less on the United States.
Orban Party Leaves Largest EU Parliament Group After Years of Conflict
Fidesz, the party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has left the European People’s Party (EPP) in the European Parliament after the group voted to allow members to strip the privileges of other members in a 2/3 vote.
Parties Call for Orban’s Fidesz to Be Expelled from Largest EU Parliament Political Bloc
Thirteen centre-right parties have signed a letter demanding that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party be removed from the European People’s Party (EPP), the largest bloc in the European Parliament.
Italy’s Salvini: Merkel and Macron ‘Ruined’ Europe – ‘We Want Nothing to Do with You’
Following an attack from Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini struck back at her and President Emmanuel Macron of France, stating the pair had “ruined” Europe.
Orban Labels Salvini ‘Most Important Person in Europe’ Ahead of Visit
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán has again praised Italian populist Matteo Salvini, calling him the most important person in Europe ahead of Salvini’s visit to Hungary this week.
Top EU Conservative Demands Brussels Cut off Money to Eurosceptics
The leading candidate for the European People’s Party (EPP) Manfred Weber has demanded the European Union stop giving money to populist eurosceptic parties, arguing many want to destroy the political bloc.
Orbán Party Suspended from Conservative EU Parliament Group
Fidesz, the party of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has been suspended from the European People’s Party (EPP) group after complaints about the “anti-EU” rhetoric of their campaign for the upcoming European Parliament elections. Members of the EPP voted on Wednesday to suspend Fidesz, despite
Hungary’s Orbán Considering Union with Polish Conservatives
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is considering aligning his party with the ruling conservatives in Poland if he cannot reform the establishment European People’s Party (EPP).
Hungary Stands Firm in Face of Criticism By European Parties
The party of Hungary’s prime minister says it “cannot yield” to conditions set for it to remain in the main center-right group in the European Parliament.
Swedes Want to Kick Hungary’s Orban Out of EU Parliament Group
Candidates for Sweden’s Moderate Party have called on the party of Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán to leave the European People’s Party (EPP) ahead of the European Parliament elections.
Downing Street Orders Tories to Distance Themselves from Orban
Downing Street told European Parliament Conservative Party MEPs to distance themselves from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after they had voted unanimously against imposing sanctions on Hungary, leaked WhatsApp messages obtained by BuzzFeed reveal.
Italy’s Salvini Counters Euro Establishment ‘Warnings’ to New Populist Government
European establishment politicians have issues “warnings” to Italy’s populist leaders to maintain the status quo in relations with the European Union (EU), provoking an invitation from the League’s Matteo Salvini to mind their own business.
European Parliament Video Promoting the EU includes Non-EU Countries
The biggest grouping of politicians in the European Parliament has run into embarrassment after releasing a video which appears to claim that Zurich, Switzerland, and the city-state of Monaco are inside the European Union.
Viktor Orban Still Defiant on ‘Soros University Law’ After EU Summit
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) – The Hungarian government remained defiant Saturday over the possible closure of Budapest-based Central European University, founded by billionaire George Soros.
Orban: ‘EU Court of Human Rights Is a Security Threat to Europeans’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told the annual congress of the European People’s Party (EPP) that the European Court of Human Rights (EHCR) is a “threat to the security of EU people” and an invitation to migrants. He urged the EPP to advocate for “national pride and Christian identity” or Europe will have a Muslim majority within a generation.
European Left Plots to Block Trump’s Pro-Brexit EU Ambassador
The European Left’s leading MEPs have written to the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council, demanding that they block the appointment of Professor Ted Malloch as Donald Trump’s ambassador to the European Union (EU).
Hungary PM Bullied Into Backtracking On Asylum Quotas
The straight talking Hungarian premier who has worked to secure his border with a fence, said the migration crisis is “Germany’s problem” and cautioned against mass Muslim settlement strikes a lonely figure in Brussels. After two days of relentless opposition
