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- Sweden reports 23 bystander deaths in gangland shootings since 2023
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- Russia declares ceasefire for 8-9 May amid escalating Ukraine conflict
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- Austria expels three Russian diplomats over espionage claims in Vienna
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- Spain denies claims of monthly €2,800 payments for regularised migrants
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Gangland shootings in Sweden have claimed 23 innocent lives and injured 30 over the last three years, highlighting the nation’s struggle with violent crime. Authorities attribute the violence to young perpetrators targeting rivals, with rising recruitment of underage individuals by gangs using social media.
Austria has expelled three Russian Embassy employees suspected of espionage, reportedly using antennas to intercept data from international organisations in Vienna. Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated that diplomatic immunity must not shield espionage activities, underscoring Austria’s commitment to tightening its espionage laws.
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has refuted claims circulating online that newly regularised migrants will receive €2,800 monthly for two years. The government’s recent regularisation plan allows 500,000 undocumented migrants to apply for legal residence, but no monetary support is stated in the official decree.
Belgian federal police raided several European Commission premises as part of a probe into the 2024 sale of 23 buildings, valued at €900 million, to the Federal Participation and Investment Company, according to a European Commission spokesperson.
French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin questioned Russia’s commitment to peace with Ukraine amid ongoing attacks, during her visit to Ukraine. She stressed the importance of European leaders in peace talks and highlighted Ukraine’s critical need for missiles to secure its defense.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced a summer deadline for a broad deal to reform the European economy, citing frustrations with consensus among EU nations. Enhanced cooperation among smaller groups may be pursued if no progress is made by June, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Péter Magyar, a former political figure, has accused his ex-girlfriend of setting him up, denying drug use allegations and claiming that Viktor Orbán’s government is employing secret service tactics to discredit him. This dispute has significant political implications.
Allies are returning to business as usual after last month’s Greenland dispute sparked fears of an implosion in the 70-year-old military alliance, according to unnamed officials within NATO. The situation is significant for maintaining alliance cohesion.
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis stated that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s remarks lack substance, asserting that Europe faces a choice between federalisation or dissolution of the euro. His comments coincide with an informal EU summit focusing on eurobonds and competitiveness.
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