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The defeats show how isolated the U.S. in its push to be more conciliatory toward Russia in brokering a deal deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was also pleased to see the Alternative for Germany’s vote share growing.

Russia-friendly Robert Fico says pro-Trump MAGA movement represents “a vision that resonates urgently.”

As the U.S. turns its back, Europe is scrambling to step up.

Ursula von der Leyen was Angela Merkel’s protégé. Friedrich Merz was her rival. Who will lead Europe?

Countries aim to shore up Kyiv’s strategic position amid ongoing talks between Russia and the United States.

Attacks against LGBTQ+ people are becoming “the testing ground for laws that erode democracy itself,” NGO’s executive director says.

Macron’s mini-summit shunned Brussels’ normal obsession with consensus and revealed a new core with the region’s future in their hands. 

“That’s what we’ve been waiting for,” Hungarian prime minister says.

“The position of Brussels — to support killing as long as it takes — is morally and politically unacceptable,” Hungary’s leader says.

Pro-choice advocates want Europe to enshrine the right to abortion in the EU Charter and provide funding for women in need.

Alternative for Germany seeks international friends and legitimacy ahead of upcoming national election.

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Viktor Orbán’s team suggest the exodus from WHO could continue, as a Russian lawmaker also joins the call.

Hungarian PM again makes performative threat about lifting the bloc’s tough measures against Moscow.

Robert Fico was due to discuss his gas transit dispute with Ukraine with EU leaders.

From Nigel Farage to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, here are the competitors for the position of Europe’s Trump whisperer.

The proposal will not include a blanket prohibition of LNG imports, as scores of EU hawks have been urging.

Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said the EU aims to open two negotiating “clusters” with Ukraine by mid-2025.

Consuming more U.S. fossil fuels contradicts Europe’s climate targets, Finland’s top energy official told POLITICO.

Patriots party prepping up grand far-right lovefest.

Before relenting, Budapest had threatened to allow billions of dollars to flow back to the Kremlin in a row over energy imports.

Slovakia’s right-wing government is spearheading a push to strengthen EU rules on unfair trading practices, saying the current reforms don’t go far enough.