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Bulgarians voted on Sunday for the eighth time in five years, with anti-corruption candidate Rumen Radev’s bloc expected to lead. Amid ongoing political instability, polling suggests Radev could secure around 35% of the vote, as voter turnout surges ahead of preliminary results on Monday.
During a Socialist Workers’ Party rally in Gibraleón, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and candidate María Jesús Montero announced plans to ask the EU to terminate its Association Agreement with Israel, emphasising the need to ‘Defend Public Services’.
Ursula von der Leyen’s chief adviser is in Budapest to negotiate the release of €10 billion, as Hungary aims to unfreeze the funds in exchange for specific reforms. Sources indicate that the negotiations are unrelated to Ukraine, focusing exclusively on Hungary’s compliance.
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This morning, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has addressed speculation surrounding relations with the US. He emphasised the importance of NATO and ruled out demands for backdated rent for US military personnel in Britain.
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EU leaders convene today to address recent security challenges.
Discussions focus on energy cooperation and migration policies.
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Prime Minister Donald Tusk has raised concerns this morning about the possibility of Poland exiting the European Union amid growing far-right sentiments.
He emphasised the potential risks, stating that leaving would be a “catastrophe” for the country.
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This morning, Iceland’s government is preparing for a referendum on 29 August 2026 regarding the resumption of EU membership negotiations. The foreign minister emphasised the importance of EU membership for economic security amid a shifting global landscape.
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This morning, energy costs are surging due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. European Union leaders are convening in Brussels amid concerns over rising grocery prices and security implications.
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A high-level NATO delegation visited Ukraine overnight, marking the first such engagement since Russia’s invasion. Discussions focused on the future participation of Ukrainian military personnel in NATO exercises.
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