Raphael Glucksmann is gaining traction ahead of European parliament elections in June
Artem Marchevskyi says he was ‘third-party contractor’ of media outlet Voice of Europe
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Proposed latest sanctions aim to weaken Putin’s war effort in Ukraine and Moscow’s disinformation campaigns
Trip to tropical island brings Rassemblement National to brink of break-up with Alternative for Germany
League head called ‘an egoist’ as party activists revolt and defect ahead of EU elections
Far-right party’s popularity hit by flurry of allegations about spying and foreign influence
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Hard-right parties in France, Germany and Italy are hungry for success in the EU elections but national differences matter
Final plenary session of parliament sees climate legislation passed despite political and industry opposition
Voters start to punish AfD in opinion polls ahead of European parliament elections
Employee of far-right AfD’s lead candidate is latest figure to be accused of passing information to Beijing
Also in this newsletter: EU citizens care more about security and defence than climate
Vulnerable European Commission president will again need votes from ideological rivals
Politicians say chaotic attempt to shut down gathering undermines free speech ahead of EU elections
Authorities investigating cash payments to MEPs ahead of June vote, says PM Alexander De Croo
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Alternative for Germany keeps Petr Bystron on its list for European parliament elections
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Petr Bystron is number two on Alternative for Germany’s list for the European parliament elections in June
Czech and Belgian authorities say Viktor Medvedchuk was paying politicians to peddle Kremlin propaganda
Online fake news and hybrid campaigns increase ahead of European elections
Centrist parties are closing ranks to prevent extremists from taking power in Brussels and national capitals
European Commission president unblocked €10bn to secure Budapest’s backing for Ukraine aid
Proposed law would impose de facto ban on use of plastic recycled outside the bloc
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