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What's cooking in Brussels? Renew seeks renewal

Despite her defeat in the European elections, Valérie Hayer wants to remain the chair of the Renew Group in the European Parliament. However, it is more likely that she will be ousted by former Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès.

By Claire Stam

What happens next in Belgium after the elections

After the regional and federal parliamentary elections in Belgium, King Philippe has tasked Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever (N-VA) with the exploratory talks for forming a government. Both are pushing for a swift process.

By Eric Bonse

G7 summit: planned support for Ukraine

The war in Ukraine dominated the first day of the G7 summit. The industrialized nations plan to support the country attacked by Russia with massive financial commitments, a security agreement and sanctions.

By Redaktion Table

Positions in the European Parliament: the future of the cordon sanitaire

In the previous legislative term, there was a cordon sanitaire that prevented far-right parties from obtaining committee chair positions and other posts in the European Parliament. Now the question arises whether this barrier will also apply to the conservative ECR group if they team up with Le Pen's Rassemblement National.

By Markus Grabitz

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Russia: Why Berlin is blocking the 14th sanctions package

EU states are making another attempt to agree on the 14th sanctions package against Russia during a special meeting of their ambassadors on Friday. During Wednesday’s meeting, the German government raised last-minute objections to a kind of no-Russia clause.

By Till Hoppe

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Migration policy: ECJ imposes fine on Hungary

The ECJ has described it as an "unprecedented and extremely serious breach of EU law." Because Hungary has ignored a 2020 judgment regarding its migration policy, the European Court of Justice has now imposed a fine on the country.

By Redaktion Table

Transfer market: How many MEPs the ECR has gained

The Conservative Group (ECR) can report its first gains shortly after the European elections. Four MEPs applied for membership at the group's first meeting. The group now has a total of 77 members.

By Markus Grabitz