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16th Apr 2024

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EPP to decide on expelling Fidesz by end of January

The newly-elected president of the European People's Party (EPP), Donald Tusk, said on Thursday that group of 'wise men' evaluating the EPP membership of Hungarian ruling party Fidesz will present a report before the end of the year. "Then I will start an intensive consultation [and] we will have a decision at the end of January," said Tusk.

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EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

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Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign

I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.

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