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The U.S. embassy did not respond immediately to POLITICO’s request for comment. Kushner faced criticism from French authorities due to U.S. government posts on X regarding the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque, killed earlier this month during a fight at a political conference in Lyon. Individuals linked to ultra-left groups are under investigation for the…

Mentzen appealed the November court ruling, but his allies registered The Empire Strikes Back in January as a backup plan, opting not to wait for the process to conclude. At a private congress on Saturday, delegates decided to merge the two entities, moving New Hope’s structures and assets to the new party. Confederation officials have…

In November, the Commission unveiled its “digital omnibus” plan, part of a broader revision of data and AI laws aimed at enhancing AI technology in Europe. This initiative is one of ten proposed by Ursula von der Leyen’s Commission to reduce bureaucracy and enhance European competitiveness. A new document, dated February 20, was prepared by…

Ukraine in the EU ‘house’ Despite ongoing challenges, Mathernová remains hopeful that the potential for some form of EU membership by 2027 could sustain Ukrainians’ determination. According to a POLITICO report, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested the idea of “reverse enlargement” to secure Ukraine’s place in the EU, even if it hasn’t…

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to finalize a 20th sanctions package against Russia. However, Hungary may block it, connecting its approval to an ongoing energy dispute with Ukraine concerning the Druzhba pipeline’s oil flows. Host Zoya Sheftalovich and POLITICO’s chief foreign affairs correspondent Nick Vinocur discuss the implications at the Foreign Affairs Council.…