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Pauline von Pezold and Frederik Schindler report exclusively on a 2020 photo that could trouble AfD Bundestag member and Saxony-Anhalt state head Martin Reichardt. The image shows Reichardt performing a Hitler salute during the ceremonial submission of a membership application, according to witnesses. While the state association and Reichardt dismiss the scene as a harmless…

That is the message to emerge after the European Commission published the results of the latest perception surveys on enlargement among citizens in the Western Balkans, Eastern Neighbourhood and Türkiye. The findings, revealed on Friday, show that support for EU accession remains strong across the enlargement partners. It says citizens are continuing to associate closer…

Andy Burnham’s recent move to appoint James Purnell, a notable figure from the Tony Blair era, as his chief of staff represents a significant step towards enhancing his political power. This decision indicates Burnham’s strategic vision and sheds light on the broader implications for British politics.

 The Presidents of the European Parliament, Council and Commission have pledged to “protect, promote and support” culture in Europe. On the sidelines of the European Council which ended on Friday in Brussels, they signed a joint declaration entitled “Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe”. The declaration sets out their shared political commitment to protecting, promoting and…

Jenrick described their relationship as “positive” and stated, “I respect him.” Regarding immigration, he mentioned they were “basically making the same point, which is that we’re going to abolish indefinite leave to remain.” He continued: “If you don’t meet our economic tests, then you’re going to have to leave the country. And if you’re in…

10 years ago Nigel Farage was in political heaven. Since entering the European Parliament in 1999 at the head of a small anti-European Party he had only one demand. That Britain organise a referendum on leaving the European Union. It was held on 23 June 2016. His wish was granted by the coalition government headed…

Purnell served as Britain’s culture secretary under Tony Blair before Burnham, leaving parliament in 2010 after an unsuccessful attempt to unseat Blair’s successor, Gordon Brown, the previous year. In 2013, he became the BBC’s director of strategy, later joining the lobbying firm Flint Global as chief executive in 2024. His financial interests in Flint may…