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Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary’s new prime minister, succeeding Viktor Orbán after 16 years. His Tisza party gained 141 seats in the National Assembly, securing an outright majority. Magyar emphasised a mandate for systemic change and called for swift resignations from former officials.
Spain marks 40 years of EU membership, highlighting its transformation since 1986. Per capita income has soared from €7,300 to over €31,000, life expectancy increased to 84, and exports rose to 34% of GDP. These advancements underscore the profound impact of European integration on the nation’s development.
In Madrid, the recent eviction of 67-year-old pensioner Mariano Ordaz highlights the severe strain on the city’s housing market. Evicted on the fifth attempt, Ordaz faces homelessness as Spain sees a surge in rents, fuelling concerns of up to 60,000 evictions nationwide amid the lapse of an anti-eviction moratorium.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has urged the European Union to suspend sanctions on Russian energy imports due to rising energy prices this morning. Oil prices have surpassed $100 per barrel, intensifying consumer price concerns.
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NATO forces intercepted another Iranian missile targeting Türkiye this morning, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Turkish government has formally rebuked Iran following these incidents.
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Ministers are meeting in Brussels this morning to discuss measures to curb energy prices and inflation.
Germany supports considering the release of oil reserves but emphasises that now is not the right time to proceed.
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This morning, the president of the Eurogroup expressed concerns regarding the EU’s stability. Oil prices have risen above $100 amid ongoing disruptions in energy markets due to the Iran war.
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This morning, tensions escalate as Hungary blocks a vital €90 billion EU loan for Ukraine, amid accusations and threats between leaders. The European Union faces urgent pressure to resolve the situation before looming deadlines.
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Member states have largely dismissed the idea of revamping accession rules for a “reversed” membership for Ukraine this morning.
This follows ongoing discussions within the European Union on membership criteria.
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