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French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann has secured 66.17% in the primary for the French social-democratic camp, decisively defeating Olivier Faure and Ségolène Royal. Turnout reached 86%, despite delays caused by a cyberattack. Glucksmann aims to unite the left for future presidential elections.
On 11 October, the Russian army struck two residential blocks in Sloviansk, Donetsk, injuring four people, as confirmed by Mayor Vadym Liakh. Simultaneously, a Russian drone attack on an ambulance in Sumy injured medical personnel, while emergency power cuts were enforced across several Ukrainian regions due to ongoing energy sector issues.
Czechs are voting on Saturday for local representatives and a third of the Senate, marking a test of support for Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. His ANO party leads in polls, focusing on domestic issues while distancing from Ukraine support. Results are expected Sunday morning.
A fabricated video circulating on X falsely links a stolen Cézanne painting to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s office. The Ukrainian presidency denied these claims, asserting the artwork has never adorned the office. The video is part of a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign, utilising manipulated media for misleading narratives.
A letter circulating in the European Parliament raises concerns over potential abuses of quota allocation in the EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement. The document highlights risks of concentration among major South American agricultural firms, urging stricter control mechanisms as the agreement enters force on 1 May.
High Representative Kaja Kallas has condemned the misuse of vetoes within the European Union, asserting it undermines democratic integrity. Reflecting on Viktor Orbán’s tenure, she emphasised the need for collective decision-making, urging reforms to enhance the EU’s effectiveness amid geopolitical challenges.
A proposal to suspend the EU-Israeli trade pact has been rejected by several EU member countries, highlighting ongoing divisions among the bloc regarding Middle Eastern policy. This discord raises questions about the EU’s unified stance in international trade and geopolitical matters.
EU UPDATE
This morning, European leaders address pressing issues, including defence cooperation and sanctions on Russia,
focusing on unity and collective action.
High Representative Kaja Kallas has stated that the European Union’s Article 42.7 mutual assistance clause and NATO’s Article 5 collective defence are complementary. Addressing leaders at an informal EU summit in Cyprus, she emphasised the need for operational clarity regarding Article 42.7 amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Iran.
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