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1 day ago
Monday marks one year since the 7 October terrorist attack by Hamas against Israel. Meanwhile, a bad-tempered debate is expected in Strasbourg between MEPs and Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán on Wednesday, when he presents his controversial EU Council presidency programme.
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17 minutes ago
Viktor Orbán's 'sovereignty protection law' grants authorities the unchecked power to surveil NGOs, media outlets, activists, and journalists without limitation, and to subject them to official investigations — at their own expense. The EU Commission has referred it to the Court of Justice — but that allows its implementation until Hungary’s 2026 elections.
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A relevant warning for the auto industry from history is Nokia, which went from dominating the smartphone market in the second quarter of 2007 with a market share of over 50 percent, to representing only 2.8 percent in the first quarter of 2013, writes economist Judith Arnal.
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Accused of crimes, Greek coastguard hides from EU cameras

3 months ago
Cited as a "new observation" by Frontex's in-house rights monitors, the latest revelation poses additional accountability questions for a Greek coast guard accused of illegal collective pushbacks of people seeking asylum.
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Why EU leaders should get off Musk's X

1 month ago
Leaders should ask themselves - is X really what I want my brand to be associated with?
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Drainpipe of shame: How Orbán hypocrisy became a gay icon in Brussels

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The drainpipe in Brussels where a far-right MEP fled a gay orgy still attracts tourists, who take pics to remember what Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán really represents.
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