Analysis: Von der Leyen's electoral overture to Meloni could pay dividends – or totally backfire
Ursula von der Leyen has given her strongest indication yet that she would be willing to work with Giorgia Meloni's hard-right party after the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's unexpected visit to Moscow has ignited fury among Kiev and its Western allies. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine publicly condemned Orban's talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine conflict, calling for unity and firmness against Russian aggression. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, emphasize that appeasement is not the answer to Putin's demands. Meanwhile, Putin's post-talks announcement adds complexity to the ongoing geopolitical tensions. Explore the fallout and reactions in this detailed update.
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Viktor Orbán’s nationalist 'Patriots for Europe' group has been officially established in the European Parliament today, boasting 84 MEPs making it the third-largest group in the hemicycle.
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