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Eszter Zalan is a Hungarian journalist working for Brussels-based news portal EUobserver specialising in European politics, focusing on populism and Brexit. Before immersing herself into the "EU bubble", Eszter reported on conflict and war zones from Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Egypt and other places for Nepszabadsag, Hungary's largest daily for eight years, for which she received several journalism awards. She also covered Hungarian politics, economics, and culture for Agence France Presse (AFP) in Budapest before joining EUobserver in 2015. Her analysis and reports were also published in Foreign Policy magazine and the Berlin Policy Journal.
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Moldova hit by spillover of Russia's war
Moldova, situated between Romania and Ukraine, experienced significant power outages due to Russian military strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Infrastructure minister Andrei Spinu warned that future bombings by Russia on Ukrainian power plants could lead to similar disruptions. The article highlights Moldova as an often overlooked victim of the ongoing conflict.
Far right in Italy and Spain target rainbow families and flags
Italy is considering a law to criminalize surrogacy for its citizens abroad, with severe penalties, seen as an attack on LGBTI families. This move is supported by Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. Meanwhile, Spain's far-right party is targeting the rainbow flag, reflecting a broader trend of far-right politics challenging LGBTI rights in both countries.
MEPs to urge block on Hungary taking EU presidency in 2024
The European Parliament is set to vote on a draft resolution questioning Hungary's ability to credibly fulfill the EU's rotating presidency in 2024 due to concerns over its compliance with EU law and values. The resolution highlights issues related to the principle of sincere cooperation as enshrined in Article 2 of the EU treaty.
Orban's new Patriots for Europe group is targeting the council, not the parliament
Viktor Orban has announced the formation of a new central European political group called 'Patriots for Europe,' which includes Austria's FPÖ and the Czech Republic's ANO. This group aims to target the European Council rather than the European Parliament and could potentially become a significant pool of nationalist, sovereigntist parties in government, further fragmenting the radical right in European politics.
Plants get boost from new food security worries
The war in Ukraine has highlighted vulnerabilities in global food security, affecting countries dependent on Ukrainian and Russian cereals such as Egypt, Turkey, and the Middle East. Russian propaganda has exploited these shortages to challenge Western sanctions. While the primary impact has been outside Europe, there is growing concern within the EU about the affordability of food.
Rule of law and Spanish EU presidency This WEEK
Attention shifts to Madrid as Spain assumes the EU presidency amidst its election campaign. The Spanish presidency will be crucial in advancing the EU's legislative agenda before the European Parliament elections next year. The EU Commission will release its annual rule-of-law report, and the civil liberties committee will decide on penalties for violating EU sanctions. Discussions will also cover the recent migrant boat shipwreck near Greece and new EU taxonomy criteria for environmental objectives. Additionally, EU and UK lawmakers will meet to discuss Brexit arrangements, support for Ukraine, and trade cooperation.
EU summit to sweat over Russian frozen asset legal worries
EU leaders will convene for a two-day summit, preceded by a lunch with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg to discuss Ukraine's aspirations to join the alliance and enhance cooperation. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is slated to participate via video conference, with EU leaders anticipated to reaffirm their commitment to financial and military support for Ukraine.
No majority for reforms for 2024 European Parliament election
EU countries have not reached an agreement on the European Parliament's proposals to reform the European elections, including the introduction of transnational lists and the Spitzenkandidat process. Most member states remain skeptical about these changes, leading to a lack of consensus ahead of the 2024 elections.
Russia and migration at summit This WEEK
EU leaders will focus on the recent turmoil in Russia and migration issues during their summit in Brussels on 29-30 June. The discussions will also dominate the foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg on 26 June. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted that the challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin by Wagner mercenaries might continue for weeks or months.
EU Commission asks for €65.8bn to top up strained budget
The EU Commission has requested an additional €65.8bn to bolster the EU's long-term budget, which has been strained by multiple crises and rising inflation. EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the necessity of the proposal, while EU budget commissioner Johannes Hahn highlighted the need for budget consolidation similar to that of member states.
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