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Plan by former Belgian PM to run for EU parliament may offer Viktor Orbán new chance to influence events in Brussels
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Growing support for radical parties does not necessarily threaten democracy, but it could profoundly change the EU
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Without adequate precautions, next year’s elections could descend into chaos
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European People’s Party is battling to cling to seats in parliament after dominating EU politics for the past 25 years
Roberta Metsola’s own political group has thrown a spanner in the EU’s green agenda
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Pledge part of attempt to win over critical MEPs ahead of presidential confirmation
Analysis of European elections reveals a range of threats to the Tory party and its next leader
Centre-right parties suffer setback as Manfred Weber ruled unlikely for presidency
Initial review declines to rule out regulation of social media companies
Crude oil prices surge as Middle East tensions rise
FT's Martin Sandbu asks what can be done to fight disinformation
Teresa Czerwinska had clashed with colleagues over spending promises
Environmental issues really matter to people, as the European Parliament elections show
Hardening political positions are the sclerosis that may lead to a heart attack for democracies
The European elections hold a mirror to a society rapidly seceding from traditional notions of Frenchness
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