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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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This morning, new Eurostat data reveals that 35.2% of managerial positions in the European Union were held by women in 2024, a significant increase from 31.8% in 2014.
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Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Greece have formed a coalition to establish deportation centres outside Europe. This initiative, discussed at a Brussels meeting, aims to manage rejected asylum seekers awaiting repatriation.
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Today, approximately 800 US-made missiles have been deployed in the Middle East over the last three days. The utilisation rate surpasses that of Ukrainian forces during the preceding four winter months.
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The European Commission has unveiled its intergenerational fairness strategy this morning. This initiative aims to ensure today’s policies enhance future opportunities for young Europeans and addresses long-term consequences of decision-making.
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This morning, European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib affirmed the European Commission’s commitment to address tensions in the Middle East and enhance repatriation efforts for stranded Europeans. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated for this purpose.
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Energy ministers from six EU nations express concern this morning over potential changes to market rules. They claim such changes could undermine investments in clean power and threaten the future of the bloc’s carbon market.
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