ANO movement, Hungarian Fidesz, and Austrian FPÖ form a new political alliance
Representatives of the Czech government parties are critical of the grouping. Other politicians speak of the grouping’s pro-Russian orientation.
Belgian EU presidency comes to an end
Belgium will no longer chair the Council of the European Union from July 1. During the six months that the country led the meetings of the ministers of the member states, many dozens of agreements were concluded.
Slovenia and Ukraine are still coordinating the security agreement
Slovenia and Ukraine are still coordinating the bilateral security agreement.
Rutte treated to ‘super sweet’ video and hug from Macron
The EU leaders bid farewell to their departing colleague Rutte with, among other things, a complimentary video. The French president Macron gave Rutte an elaborate hug.
Le Pen contests Macron’s wish to reappoint Breton as European commissioner
Marine Le Pen stated on Friday that the appointment of a European commissioner was not within the competence of the French president but that of the Prime Minister.