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Emergency services in Southern Europe face unprecedented demand as extreme heat fuels crises in Spain, France, and Greece. Zamora province reported a large-scale response to a fire at the Zaresa waste treatment plant, while France temporarily shut down nuclear reactors to manage water flow, and Greece battles severe wildfires, sparking a decade’s worst fire crisis.

EU interior ministers will convene online on Tuesday to discuss a unified response to the recent migration crisis in Ceuta, sparked by the unprecedented arrival of 60,000 non-EU nationals. Proposed measures include potential internal border controls and an expanded role for Frontex during emergencies.

Slovenia’s new parliament will convene on 10 April, initiating coalition negotiations following a narrow election victory by the liberal Freedom Movement. President Nataša Pirc Musar emphasised the need for expedient government formation due to the current geopolitical climate, anticipating complex discussions ahead.

The “No Kings” movement in the US is increasingly impacting Europe, as protests against President Trump’s policies connect with nationalist sentiments, particularly in Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s upcoming election could further align EU movements with Trump’s ideology, prompting concerns over democracy and rule of law across the continent.

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