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Eurosceptics unveil campaign pledges in lead up to EU elections
With just over 30 days until the European Union elections, two Eurosceptic politicians are pushing forward with campaigning as MEPs meet in Strasbourg for the last time before voters head to the polls. France's Marine Le Pen, leader of...
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Viktor Orban says he may resume media attacks on EU institutions
The Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has said his government may resume its media attacks on European Union institutions. Speaking on public radio on Sunday, Orban also apologised to members of the European People's Party after an...
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Populists are attacking Europe from inside and out, claims Bernard-Henri Levy
Europe is facing a twin attack from populist forces both within and outside the continent, a French philosopher has claimed. Bernard-Henri Levy said Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin were fuelling internal critics like Italy’s Matteo...
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Populists are attacking Europe from inside and out, claims philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy
Europe is facing a twin attack from populist forces both within and outside the continent, a French philosopher has claimed. Bernard-Henri Levy said Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin were fuelling internal critics like Italy’s Matteo...
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Watch: Tensions high in Istanbul as Erdogan's AK Party contest election results
Tensions are running high in Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, between supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and those of the main opposition party, which dealt a heavy blow to the ruling AK Party in local elections at the weekend....
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Political newcomers rise to top of election polls in Ukraine and Slovakia
Presidential elections in Ukraine and Slovakia over the weekend saw the rise of political newcomers. Slovakia elected the first-ever woman president, Zuzana Čaputová, in runoff elections on Saturday. While she has limited political...
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Voting polls open in Moldova
Moldovans vote in an election split between pro-Russian and pro-Western parties. It's likely to create a hung parliament as corruption scandals and accusations of poisoning have tarnished the campaign. Opinion polls show the opposition...
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Moldovans vote in election split between pro-Russian and pro-Western parties
Moldovans voted on Sunday in a parliamentary election that could deepen the split between pro-Western and pro-Russia forces in the former Soviet republic. Moldova's opposition Socialist Party and the ruling Democratic Party were neck and...
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Moldova looks set for hung parliament vote after Sunday's election
Early results point to a hung parliament in Moldova's election on Sunday, splitting the vote between pro-Western and pro-Russian forces in the former Soviet republic. The opposition Socialist Party, which favours closer ties to Moscow,...
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Moldova vote produces hung parliament
Moldova's election has produced a hung parliament, results showed on Monday, splitting the vote between pro-Western and pro-Russian forces at a time when the ex-Soviet republic's relations with the European Union have soured. Corruption...
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EU says social media giants falling short on disinformation strategy | Raw Politics
With less than 100 days to go until the European Parliament elections, a European Commission report has raised concerns about Russian interference. The report hit out at web giants Facebook, Twitter and Google for not being proactive...
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Spain snap election and UK climate change protests | Europe briefing
1. Spain's PM calls snap election for April Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called for a general election to be held on April 28. The decision followed the Spanish parliament's rejection of the government's preliminary 2019...
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Stance on Venezuela Is One of the 'Bright Spots' in Trump's Foreign Policy, Ex-Diplomat Says
The U.S. Treasury on Monday announced sanctions against Venezuela's state-owned oil firm in an effort to undermine incumbent president Nicolás Maduro and reinforce support for interim president Juan Guaidó. Brett Bruen, a former diplomat...
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Letter to European Parliament accuses EPP of violating fundamental European values
A group of lawyers and civilians are requesting that the registration of the European People’s Party in the EU be suspended. The European Parliament was asked in a letter to investigate the EPP’s violation of foundational European...
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State of the Union: Venezuela moves and deciphering the EU
Almost 8,000 kilometres separates Brussels from Caracas, but this week Venezuela was at the heart of European politics. The European Parliament recognised Juan Guaidó as interim President, while EU Foreign Ministers announced the...
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Raw Politics: Wikipedia CEO Jimmy Wales on fighting the spread of fake news
While many websites struggle to keep fake news out of their feed, Wikipedia goes to great lengths to ensure all the information they provide has been verified. Wikipedia CEO Jimmy Wales attributes this to their dedicated users who he...
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Who's in charge in Somalia? | Inside Story
President's term ends with no agreement on holding elections.
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Critics Sound Off After Trump's Call with Troops Turns Political
President Donald Trump on Thursday broke convention when his holiday call to troops took an unusually political turn. Many critics saw the call as just one more opportunity for Trump to hit the campaign trail and fire up his base."This...
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President Trump's Thanksgiving Call with Troops Turns Political
President Donald Trump on Thursday broke convention when his holiday call to troops took an unusually political turn. Many critics saw the call as just one more opportunity for Trump to hit the campaign trail and fire up his base."This...
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Florida Officials Say No Concrete Allegation of Voter Fraud as Recounts Continue
While President Trump and Florida Gov. Rick Scott continue to claim the recount in three tight Florida races is rampant with abuse, state law enforcement authorities say they have no concrete allegation of voter fraud to investigate. Ana...
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The Brief: Italy standoff, Navalny and Film prize
In this edition of the Brief the EU responds to the Italy budget plans, Kremlin critic Navalny is allowed out of Russia to attend court in Strasbourg, and Woman at War wins the European parliament's Lux Film prize.
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Election Will Test Cybersecurity Measures Put In Place After '16
As Americans head to the polls for the 2018 midterm election, some are concerned about outside actors hacking voting systems, which would be different from the misinformation campaigns that proliferated on social media in 2016. Rob...
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Election Will Test Cybersecurity Measures Put In Place After 2016
As Americans head to the polls for the 2018 midterm election, some are concerned about outside actors hacking voting systems, which would be different from the misinformation campaigns that proliferated on social media in 2016. Rob...
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Ray Dalio on the Economy: 'The Real Issue Will Be the Next Presidential Election'
Midterms may have spooked the markets in October, but billionaire hedge fund-owner Ray Dalio told Cheddar the most dramatic season is yet to come for the economy.