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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban described his recent debate in the European Parliament as an "attempt to crucify" the EU and accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of trying to remove him from power.

Democracy in Georgia is facing significant threats, according to a statement from the European Parliament's press office. Repressive laws are hindering the media, civil society, and the LGBTQ+ community, prompting urgent calls for change.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched a direct criticism of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban during a recent session in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This confrontation occurred during the long-awaited presentation of Hungary's rotating presidency of the Council of the EU.

In the new EU parliament, small but consistent signals of rapprochement between the right and far right are alarming the center left, which sees it as a potential threat to the European Union's stability.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized the importance of securing full Schengen membership for Bulgaria and Romania during his address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. He described the complexities of Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, stating that it is characterized more by political considerations than by bureaucratic processes.

The Group of 100 within main opposition SYRIZA is reportedly calling for the expulsion of ousted leader Stefanos Kasselakis after he sent an out of court letter to the party leadership calling on it to investigate how parts of his wealth declaration were leaked to the press.

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs Ylva Johansson addressed the European Parliament in Strasbourg, urging the abolition of land border controls for Bulgaria and Romania by the end of 2024. She emphasized that both countries had fulfilled all necessary requirements to join the Schengen area, highlighting the importance of free movement for EU citizens.

The reconstruction of the historic Arsakeio Arcade in the heart of Athens is in full swing, transforming it into a high-end gastronomic destination.

China's meteoric rise as the world's powerhouse of electric vehicle production makes Western efforts to curb their exports a tough sell and means they could even stifle the fight against climate change, analysts warn.