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Polls have closed in England’s Clacton by-election, featuring Nigel Farage against fringe candidate Count Binface. Farage triggered the vote by resigning amid a financial investigation. Analysts expect his victory, yet some locals regard the contest as a farce without mainstream party candidates.

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The European Commission has deployed migration experts to Ceuta following the recent arrival of 80,000 migrants from Morocco, triggering a humanitarian crisis. The mission aims to assess local needs and enhance EU support for Spanish authorities amidst concerns of further mass crossings.

NATO members convened on Wednesday to address recent breaches of Polish and Romanian airspace, asserting that Russia is fully responsible for these incursions. The discussions mark a significant response to escalating tensions in the region and highlight the alliance’s commitment to collective security.

The European Commission has introduced five large-scale defence projects aimed at enhancing member states’ capabilities, particularly on the eastern flank. With a budget of €325 million, the projects focus on drones, maritime defence, air power, and missile defence, involving 18 member states and Ukraine in four initiatives.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda announced that top political leaders have agreed to amend the constitution, removing Article 137, which bans nuclear weapon deployment. Nauseda cited outdated geopolitical conditions, noting the presence of Russian nuclear capabilities in nearby Kaliningrad and Belarus as a pressing concern.

Spain has seen nearly 1.2 million undocumented migrants apply for legal status under a recent initiative launched by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The scheme, open since April, contrasts sharply with measures taken across Europe amid increasing far-right pressures. Of the applications, 67% are from Latin America.

During the inaugural ceremony of Ireland’s EU Council presidency, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine has fulfilled all requirements to advance its EU accession negotiations. Despite this, Hungary’s Prime Minister raised concerns, casting doubt on rapid progress, while relations with Poland have strained over historical issues linked to Ukraine’s military unit naming.

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