Russian interference

Romanian presidential front-runner accuses Macron of โ€˜dictatorial tendenciesโ€™

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George Simion, leader of the right-wing AUR party, criticizes French president for interfering in Romania’s election.

Romaniaโ€™s Simion wants a broad coalition. Good luck with that.

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Hard-right presidential candidate George Simion is extending a warm hand to other parties, but getting the cold shoulder.

Romaniaโ€™s finances quake before historic vote

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Economic malaise is helping nationalist presidential candidate George Simion.

Chinese cyber menace exceeds threat from Russia, Dutch spy chiefย warns

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Top intel director tells POLITICO that Moscow’s new military buildup is concerning โ€” and Donald Trump’s election has been a wake-up call for European spies.

Centrist Nicuศ™or Dan faces uphill battle to beat Simion in Romanian presidential runoff

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Centrist mayor of Bucharest has to bridge a daunting deficit with hard-right leader.

Meet George Simion, the hard-right Romanian election winner โ€ฆ whoโ€™s banned from Ukraine

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The nationalist chief vociferously supports Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni โ€” and he leads the presidential race ahead of May 18’s critical second round.

Romanian far-right candidate Simion leads in first round of Romania’s presidential election

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The previous election, held in November last year, was canceled over alleged Russian interference and disinformation campaigns. After the first round rerun, a high-stakes runoff electoral round will be held on May 18.

TikTok in the spotlight as far-right candidate leads Romania’s presidential rerun

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Ahead of Sundayโ€™s rerun, Romanian authorities were keen to avoid a repeat of the November 2024 vote, which was annulled due to Russian interference on TikTok. But a balancing act between protecting freedom of expression and defending democracy against…

Romanian election exit polls: Hard-right Trump fan George Simion wins first round

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The nationalist chief is expected to qualify for the presidential runoff on May 18, with establishment figurehead Crin Antonescu and centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicuศ™or Dan currently fighting for second place.

Romania votes in presidential rerun after annulled election sparked political crisis

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Eleven candidates are vying for the presidency in Romania as voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the first round of an election redo. Polls opened at 7am (0400 GMT) and will close at 9 pm (1800 GMT). Romaniaโ€™s political landscape was shaken last ye…

Former presidential candidate Calinย Georgescu and Romania’s annulled vote

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Romanians returned to the polls on Sunday in a rerun of November’s annulled presidential election that left the country in deep political turmoil. The Constitutional Court cancelled last year’s vote after NATO critic Calin Georgescu won the first roun…

Live: Romanians cast ballots for critical presidential election rerun

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Polls opened in Romania on Sunday in a rerun of November’s annulled presidential election, which was voided by a top court following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference. The Constitutional Court cancelled the last vote won by …

Romania taken off US visa-free travel listย 

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Romaniaโ€™s foreign ministry said the decision was political.

Who can beat Romanian nationalist presidential candidate George Simion?

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Romania’s political loyalties are complex. Don’t expect ganging up against Simion in the second round.

Here we go again! How to watch Romaniaโ€™s do-over election like a pro

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The presidential election day is almost upon us. This is what you need to know.

Romania presidential elections: why is there another vote this year?

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Country is going to the polls for a second year running after after the original result was annulledRomania returns to the polls in May for a rerun of its crunch presidential election after the original vote last year was annulled โ€“ and its shock far-r…

Moldova to hold โ€˜crucialโ€™ elections on Sept. 28

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The vote is expected to be highly competitive and may reshape the countryโ€™s political landscape.

The Romanian election scenarios scaring Brussels

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POLITICO analyzes all the data on the most likely presidential runoff races ahead of next month’s existential vote.

Putin wants Western Balkans as his next โ€˜playground,โ€™ UK warns

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Tensions are rising in the Western Balkans, Europe’s ‘other hotspot.’ Britain’s foreign affairs chief David Lammy sees the ‘long hand of Russian interference.’

Donald Trump Jr. to visit Romania right before contentious election

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Trump Jr. previously criticized a Romanian court for canceling the 2024 presidential election.

The Romanian mathematician trying to stop Putin and Trump wrecking the West

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Elon Musk and JD Vance donโ€™t know enough to judge the countryโ€™s election crisis, and Trump should be tougher on Putin, says Bucharest Mayor and presidential candidate Nicuศ™or Dan.

โ€˜We donโ€™t know what to hope forโ€™: Romanians torn after barring of far-right hopeful

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Intelligence reports suggest Cฤƒlin Georgescu benefited from suspected Russian interference, but the annulment of his first-round win has left many angry and confusedThere have been four presidents of Romania since the 1989 revolution that terminated th…

Romanian court rejects appeal by far-right politician to lift candidacy ban

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Cฤƒlin Georgescu, a Russia-friendly populist, won first round of election before result was annulled Europe live โ€“ latest updatesA top Romanian court has rejected an appeal by far-right politician Cฤƒlin Georgescu to lift a ban on his candidacy in a reru…

Romaniaโ€™s pro-Russia presidential candidate to fight election ban

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CวŽlin Georgescu to contest decision to bar him from election rerun in May after claims of Russian meddlingRomaniaโ€™s far-right presidential frontrunner, CวŽlin Georgescu, has said he will appeal against a decision to bar him from standing in a rerun of …

Trump and Putin gang up on European centrists in Romaniaโ€™s election crisis

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Elon Musk slams Romanian authorities for banning far-right frontrunner Cฤƒlin Georgescu. Itโ€™s another win for the Kremlin.

Romanian far-right supporters hold protest rally ahead of election re-run

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A day after Romania’s pro-European coalition government survived a no-confidence vote, anti-government protesters took to the streets of the capital Bucharest on Saturday. The demonstration by far-right groups was held to demand a second round of pres…

As Trump turns on Ukraine, Trudeau tells Zelenskyy: โ€˜Your fight is our fightโ€™

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The outgoing Canadian leader has maintained strong support for Ukraine since Russiaโ€™s 2022 invasion, but the relationship his successor will have with the country remains to be seen.

Russia-linked fake videos spread German election fraud claims, authorities warn

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Disinfo claiming AfD ballots are missing or being shredded is spreading online just days before Germanyโ€™s election.

Romaniaโ€™s Klaus Iohannis announces heโ€™ll resign as president

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Longtime leader heads for the exit amid political turmoil in Bucharest.

EU hires Trump-linked lobbying firm to survive trade war

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DCI Group has worked with sanctioned organizations, the Azeri government and oil companies.

Alleged pro-Russian interference hangs over Croatian election

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Known for his populist rhetoric, Zoran Milanoviฤ‡ is seen by some as a credible counterweight to the ruling centre-right HDZ party.
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Moldova torn between European aspirations and nostalgia for Soviet era

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Back in November, Moldova’s President Maia Sandu was narrowly re-elected to a second term, despite alleged Russian interference. Sandu partly owes her victory to the vote of the largely pro-European diaspora, which represents almost a third of the Mol…

Moldovan spy chief: Russia will try to interfere in 2025 parliamentary election, too

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The Kremlin will use tactics similar to its campaigns to influence the 2024 presidential vote and the referendum to join the EU, Alexandru Musteaศ›a warns MPs.

Far-right backers protest after Romanian court cancels presidential election

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More than a 100 protesters gathered Sunday with far-right presidential frontrunner Calin Georgescu outside a voting station in Bucharest after Romaniaโ€™s constitutional court cancelled the presidential poll. The annulment came after a trove of declassi…

Prosecutors raid properties of key Georgescu backer in Romania election probe

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Investigation focuses on money laundering, bribing voters and computer fraud in connection with Romaniaโ€™s canceled presidential election.

US urges ‘peaceful democratic process’ in Romania after scrapped election

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The United States on Friday urged all parties in Romania to “engage in a peaceful democratic process,” after the country’s top court scrapped its presidential election following allegations of Russian interference. Details by Nicholas Rushworth.

Romaniaโ€™s pro-Europeans fear Putin is pushing them back to dictatorshipย 

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Far-right NATO-skeptic Calin Georgescu is on track to win the Romanian presidency, thanks to a Russia-influenced campaign.ย 

Trump picks Kash Patel to lead FBI

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The position will require Senate confirmation.

Romania votes in parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference

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Success in presidential poll of far-right populist Cฤƒlin Georgescu has triggered nightly protests across countryVoting is under way in parliamentary elections in Romania, with voters still unsure whether the shock result of last weekโ€™s presidential fir…

Russia-Ukraine war live: EUโ€™s new foreign policy chief visits Kyiv after overnight strikes

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Kaja Kallasโ€™s visit comes on her first day in office with the new head of the European council, Antรณnio Costa, also making the trip to UkraineRomanians are casting ballots in a parliamentary election sandwiched between a two-round presidential race tha…

German spy chief: Russia could test NATO loyalty to โ€˜mutual defenseโ€™ clause

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Russiaโ€™s military will be in a position to launch an attack against NATO by the end of the decade, Germanyโ€™s foreign intelligence chief said.

Moldovaโ€™s close election stands as warning to countryโ€™s pro-European majority

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Moldova’s pro-European parties are grappling to shore up support in the aftermath of a presidential election marred by alleged Russian interference.

Thousands rally in Georgia to demand new election and push for EU integration

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Thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Georgiaโ€™s capital, demanding a new election under international supervision amid claims of Russian interference in the Oct. 26 parliamentary vote. Waving Georgian and EU flags, protesters rejected the elec…

Who might make up Trumpโ€™s Cabinet

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Donald Trump didnโ€™t engage in formal conversations about a potential Cabinet in the run-up to his election. But that didnโ€™t stop him from spitballing potential contenders during his frequent plane rides to campaign events, or when he is impressed by one of his allies on television. โ€œHe would be great at this,โ€ or โ€œShe would [โ€ฆ]

Thousands denounce โ€˜stolen voteโ€™ in Georgia, Russian interference

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The pro-Western opposition has refused to recognise the ruling Georgian Dream party’s win in the 26 October parliamentary election or to enter the newly elected parliament, which it calls “illegitimate”.

Moldovaโ€™s president wins western praise for election triumph

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Maia Sanduโ€™s victory amid claims of Russian interference boosts EU hopes and deals setback to KremlinEuropeโ€™s most powerful leaders have congratulated Moldovaโ€™s pro-western president, Maia Sandu, after she won a second term, cementing the countryโ€™s EU …

Moldova’s pro-European president, Maia Sandu, re-elected in setback for Kremlin

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The incumbent president’s clear victory, against a backdrop of growing Russian interference in its neighboring countries, reassured the European Union and Ukraine.

Moldova pro-EU leader Sandu wins re-election despite Russian meddling allegations

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Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has secured a second term, defeating a Russia-aligned rival amid allegations of Russian interference, voter fraud, and intimidation. The win bolsters the pro-Western governmentโ€™s EU integration agenda.

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief โ€˜very concernedโ€™ about reports of North Korean troops in Russia

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US intelligence has said North Korean forces have made their way to Russiaโ€™s Kursk border region; Pro-Eu president wins Moldovan vote. What we know on day 985United Nations Secretary-General Antรณnio Guterres has said he is โ€œvery concernedโ€ about report…

Moldovans vote in presidential runoff amid claims of Russian interference

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Ukraine neighbour is at what could be a pivotal moment as pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandau faces Kremlin-leaning rivalMoldovans have cast their ballots in a presidential election that could prove pivotal for the countryโ€™s European future, amid accusations …

Moldova votes in tense presidential runoff amid fears of foreign interference

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Moldovans went to the polls on Sunday in a tense presidential election runoff that could play a key role in the country’s European future amid fears of Russian interference. Pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu scored 42.5 percent of the vote in the first roun…

Trump wants someone who will โ€˜do his biddingโ€™ at Justice Department. Here are the top contenders.

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If Trump returns to the White House, he is eager for a do-over to staff critical positions at the Department of Justice.

Moldovans head to polls in major test for EU future

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Authorities tell POLITICO they are working to fight Russian interference after first-round vote was marred by allegations of bribery and intimidation.

How to watch the US election like a proย 

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Here’s what you need to know as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compete for the presidency.

How to watch the US election like a proย 

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Here’s what you need to know as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compete for the presidency.

How to watch the US election like a proย 

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Here’s what you need to know as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compete for the presidency.

Moldova votes in presidential runoff amid claims of Russian interference

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Moldovans hit the polls on Sunday in a pivotal presidential election runoff that could shape the countryโ€™s European ambitions amid concerns about Russian interference. Incumbent Maia Sandu is facing Alexandr Stoianoglo, a former public prosecutor back…

Moldovaโ€™s president bet big on the EU referendum. It may cost her dearly

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Moldova has voted to enshrine its EU membership aspirations in the nationโ€™s constitution by a razor-thin margin after a campaign awash with accusations of Russian interference and political repression. Itโ€™s an awkward moment for President Maia Sandu, …

Pro-EU campaign won in Moldova despite โ€˜unfair fight,โ€™ president says

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Maia Sandu calls on supporters to rally against Russian disinformation and behind the government’s plans to join the bloc in next year’s parliamentary election.

Moldovans back joining the EU by razor-thin majority

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Result after nearly 99% of votes counted shows 50.18% back enshrining path toward EU in constitutionMoldovans have voted by a razor-thin majority in favour of joining the European Union, nearly final results showed on Monday after a pivotal referendum …

Moldova votes yes to joining EU by tiny margin

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This is a “defeat for Russia,” said key European lawmaker after nail-biting referendum.

Moldova’s EU vote looks too close to call, president blames ‘foreign forces’

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President Maia Sandu said late Sunday that Moldova had witnessed ‘an unprecedented assault on our country’s freedom and democracy, both today and in recent months,’ against a backdrop of suspicions of Russian interference.

US works to counter Russian interference in Moldovan elections

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Multiple U.S. agencies are supporting the Moldovan government in defending against cyberattacks and disinformation from Russia aimed at interfering in Moldovan elections this weekend.

Trump considers bucking presidential transition system

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The former president is busting presidential transition norms, with implications for government coordination, cybersecurity and transparency.

Moldova faces โ€˜existentialโ€™ EU vote in face of Russian interference

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Moscow is using cash and fear in an attempt to regain control of the former Soviet Republic, officials warn.

US announces measures to combat Russian interference ahead of presidential election

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Two RT employees have been indicted for broadcasting content aimed at dividing America. The American offices of Russian media companies close to the Kremlin have been classified as foreign missions and some 30 internet sites have been frozen.

We received internal Trump documents from โ€˜Robert.โ€™ Then the campaign confirmed it was hacked.

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The campaign suggested Iran was to blame. POLITICO has not independently verified the identity of the hacker or their motivation.

US Senator Bob Menendez guilty verdicts give New York prosecutors a win after high-profile setbacks

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The U.S. Attorneyโ€™s Office has seen mixed results in cases involving public officials, in large part because of Supreme Court rulings.

To understand Georgiaโ€™s European identity, look to its past

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Itโ€™s important to understand why the Georgian people take to the streets any time their Euro-Atlantic path is put into doubt.

Franceโ€™s existential election

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This could be the most destructive election since the war โ€” not only for France but also for the EU, NATO and the Western liberal order.

Putinโ€™s a bigger deal than EU election in Europeโ€™s frontline states

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In Estonia, Latvia and Poland, residents near the Russian border say the war has ruined their livelihoods and shattered their sense of safety.

Ukraine war briefing: US Himars rockets โ€˜likelyโ€™ used in Ukrainian attack on Russian soil

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Barrage destroyed Russian air defences in Belgorod, US thinktank says; Kamala Harris to attend Swiss peace conference. What we know on day 832See all our Ukraine war coverageUkrainian forces have destroyed air defences inside Russia, โ€œlikelyโ€ with the …

Russian interference suspected after coffins draped with tricolour placed at Eiffel Tower

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Three men charged after five coffins inscribed with โ€˜French soldiers in the Ukraineโ€™ were left at towerEurope live โ€“ latest updatesRussia-Ukraine war โ€“ live updatesFrench police are investigating whether the placing of five full-sized coffins covered w…

Belgian police search EU parliament office over Russian interference

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Parliamentary staffer may have played โ€˜significant roleโ€™ in alleged payments to MEPs to promote propaganda on Voice of Europe websiteBelgian police have searched the European parliament office and Brussels home of a parliamentary staffer who is believe…

Police search the European Parliament over possible Russian interference

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Belgiumโ€™s federal prosecutorโ€™s office said on Wednesday that police carried out searches at the residence of an employee of the European Parliament and at his office in the Parliamentโ€™s building in Brussels over suspected Russian interference.

Police raid EU Parliament offices in โ€˜Russiagateโ€™ probe

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Investigation centers on claims MEPs were paid to promote Russian propaganda via the Voice of Europe website.

Russia-Ukraine war live: police search European parliament over possible Russian interference

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A parliamentary employeeโ€™s home and offices raided amid accusations they were โ€˜paid to promote Russian propagandaโ€™Belgiumโ€™s federal prosecutorโ€™s office has said that police carried out searches at the residence of an employee of the European parliament…

French police suspect Russian interference behind vandalised Paris Holocaust memorial

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Overnight on May 14, the Holocaust Memorial in Paris was vandalised with red hand graffiti,ย a symbol considered anti-Semitic by Jews. The French police were able to track down three suspects of Bulgarian origin through video surveillance, believed to …

Suspected vandals of Paris Holocaust memorial traced back to Bulgaria

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Russian security services were previously tied to another act of vandalism with antisemitic undertones.

EU is pressuring Meta due to fears of Russian interference in elections

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Action against Facebook owner comes amid deep concerns about how it is dealing with fake newsEU to investigate Meta over misinformation before June pollsFears that Vladimir Putin is trying to fill the European parliament with more pro-Russia MEPs were …

Facebook and Instagram hit with EU probes over Russian disinformation

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Hundreds of millions of Europeans will cast their ballots on June 6-9 amid a surge of online disinformation.

Press release – MEPs call for a firm response to counter Russian interference

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Parliament calls on the political leadership in the EU and member states to counter Russian interference attempts urgently and vigorously.Committee on Foreign Affairs Source : ยฉ European Union, 2024 – EP

MEPs to watch in the next EU Parliament (if they get elected)

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POLITICOโ€™s guide to key European lawmakers to pay attention to in the run-up to EU election June 6-9.

Why Trump โ€˜hates Ukraineโ€™

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The once and possibly future US president blames the country for his political woes.

Europe live: EU heads meet as Belgian and Czech leaders condemn Russian meddling in elections โ€“ as it happened

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Alexander De Croo and Petr Fiala raise concerns about Russian interference as EU heads gather with Middle East also on the agendaFurther restrictive measures against Iran following Tehranโ€™s attack on Israel will be discussed over dinner tonight when th…

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