Macron dissolves parliament after EU defeat, calls election
French President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament on Sunday, following his party’s crushing defeat at the hands of the far-right National Rally in the European election.
EU elections: Austria's far-right FPÖ comes out on top in party first, exit polls show
In a forecast carried out for the country's national broadcasters, the Freedom Party (FPÖ) will take a clear first place with 27% of the vote, marking the first time the party won a nationwide election.
Borrell condemns ‘bloodbath’ in Gaza as death toll from Israeli hostage raid soars
The EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Sunday hit out at “appalling” reports that hundreds of civilians died in Gaza during an Israeli hostage-rescue operation, as the death toll in the operation soared.
Tens of thousands join election rally against German far right
Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Germany on Saturday (8 June), urging citizens to vote against the far right in this weekend’s European Union elections.
Tends of thousands of Hungarians attend opposition leader's rally
A rising political newcomer hoping to deal a blow to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán mobilised tens of thousands of supporters in Budapest on Saturday.
Péter Magyar can make people get out of their armchairs, his MEP candidate says
"I resigned so that I could speak openly about the real situation in the health care system without being retaliated against," says András Kulja, who worked as a surgical trainee in two hospitals in Budapest until April, and whose health education TikTok page has more than 368,000 followers. He won the popular vote in Péter Magyar's EP candidate contest and has a good chance in the EP.
Fact check: EU elections and fake news about ballot fraud
As European parliamentary elections kick off, voters have been exposed to plenty of disinformation regarding voting rules. DW looked at four popular claims aimed at disrupting the democratic process.
Russia Is Targeting Germany With Fake Information as Europe Votes
A European Commission spokesperson says Russia is focusing on Germany more than any other EU country—and estimates the Kremlin is spending €1 billion on disinformation campaigns.
Spain joins South Africa’s World Court case accusing Israel of genocide
Spain will join South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip to help restore peace in the region, in a diplomatic move that comes days after Madrid, along with Ireland and Norway, recognised Palestinian statehood.
Western Powers Condemn Kosovo Land Expropriation in Serb-Populated North
Kosovo’s government broke its own laws in expropriating more than 100 parcels of land in Serb-populated areas of the north, according to five Western powers, the EU and OSCE.
Italy's Draghi edges von der Leyen in poll on next Commission chief
The former Italian premier pips the incumbent European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a poll on who is more suited to take the helm of the next EU executive.
Spain to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
“We made this decision in light of the continuation of the military operation in Gaza,” Albares said, adding that Spain’s “only objective is to end the war.”
The Pirate Party Survived Mutiny and Scandal. Now It’s Trying to Rewrite the Rules of the Web
File-sharing site The Pirate Bay sparked a copyright revolution. Twenty years on, the political movement it inspired is pitching for power in the European elections. If it succeeds, it could reshape the internet.
The center-right European People’s Party group, once the political home of Viktor Orbán, is now welcoming the Hungarian prime minister’s main challenger in the EU election.
Franco-German tank producer KNDS confirms to open plant in Ukraine
Franco-German armoured vehicle manufacturer KNDS is to open its first factory on Ukrainian soil, the French Elysee Palace has confirmed, with details to be worked out between President Emmanuel Macron and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy when they meet at the Normandy landings commemorations on Thursday (6 June).