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Former French culture minister quits Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

France has become another European country to be shaken by the Epstein affair as ex-minister Jack Lang resigns and is set to face a tax fraud probe over alleged financial ties to the late disgraced financier.

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Slovak ex-minister and Fico adviser who quit over Epstein messages 'feels like a fool'

Miroslav Lajčák, an ally of Slovak PM Robert Fico, messaged Jeffrey Epstein about women and diplomacy in 2018 while he was foreign minister.

Euronews

Epstein files latest: Pedophile had a secret child 15 years ago, emails claim

Epstein was congratulated on the birth of his son in 2011 by Sarah Ferguson, the new release of documents show

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‘Traumatized’: After a private meeting at Mar-a-Lago, a Trump ally returns with a chilling message for EU leaders

Even his European fanboy is scared now.

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Europe's pro-Trump leaders tread carefully as Greenland crisis grows

Europe’s nationalist leaders are silent on Trump’s attack on Denmark’s sovereignty in an aggressive push to acquire Greenland. The trio could block EU unity when European leaders meet for an emergency summit on Thursday.

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Slovakia's Fico to meet Trump in Florida on Saturday with nuclear plant deal in focus

Slovakia's Prime Minister will meet with US President Trump in Mar-a-Lago on Saturday with plans for a nuclear energy deal in focus. Fico is politically aligned with the MAGA agenda from Ukraine to migration.

Euronews

Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was sealed

It was branded as a make-or-break summit for Ukraine and the EU, and it was. But the night didn't go according to plan. Based on conversations with diplomats involved in the deal, Euronews brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how the EU agreed an unprecedented loan to keep Ukraine going.

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EU to issue €90 billion in joint debt for Ukraine after hitting a wall on reparations loan

EU leaders fail to strike a deal on an unprecedented reparations loan for Ukraine, turning to joint debt instead to finance a €90 billion loan. Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will not participate in the scheme.

Euronews

Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’ and says Russia will achieve Ukraine goals by diplomacy or force - as it happened

Russian leader says aims of its ‘special military operation’ will be met ‘unconditionally’

The Guardian - UK

Reparations loan for Ukraine: Who's in favour and who's against?

The European Union's bold attempt to issue a reparations loan to Ukraine using immobilised Russian assets has sharply divided the bloc's key leaders. Ahead of a crucial summit, Euronews breaks down who's in favour and who's against.

Euronews

‘Chalk Revolution’ strikes nerve as Slovakia fears return to authoritarian past

Teenager who first scrawled messages on pavement in protest at rightwing government did not expect so many others to follow suit

The Guardian - UK

EU lawmakers agree to ban Russian gas imports by 2027

The EU is trying to end all energy dependency on Moscow and to stop financing its war against Ukraine. Landlocked countries will be protected by a suspension clause in case of an emergency. Still, Hungary and Slovakia may challenge the law.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky to speak with Trump after US ‘approves peace deal with Moscow’

Ukraine would need to give up long-range missiles and slash its military force by half under terms of deal, officials say

The Independent UK

Thousands in Slovakia and Czech Republic rally against leaders on Velvet Revolution anniversary

The Velvet Revolution in 1989 brought an end to decades of Soviet-dominated communist rule in the former Czechoslovakia, which peacefully split into two nations in 1993.

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Fico drops joining Patriots, could create new Parliament group with 'friends of peace'

The Slovak PM won't join any other political groups for the moment, according to a close ally. Instead, he is considering forming a new alliance with like-minded left-leaning parties that share anti-war rhetoric.

The Conversation

By delaying a decision on using Russia’s frozen assets for Ukraine, Europe is quietly hedging its bets

As Russia continues its grinding offensive and Ukraine braces for another winter of war, the European Union remains paralysed over a seemingly straightforward decision: whether to use 140 billion euros (A$250 billion) in frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv.

Euronews

Poland and Hungary among those ready to challenge EU over 'unacceptable' migration rules

Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic will challenge EU over migration quotas. Hardliners say they will not take in more migrants nor pay compensation for refusal. A compromise is out of reach at this stage.

Euronews

Italy's Fico under fire for mooring his boat at a military facility near Naples

The former Italian Chamber speaker is under scrutiny for mooring his motor yacht at an air force academy club usually off-limits to civilians, a controversy which could dent his chances in the upcoming regional elections.

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Thirteen remain in hospital after Slovak train collision, health minister says

Prime Minister Robert Fico has rejected the transport minister's resignation after a second similar incident in less than a month.

The Guardian - US

Resilience of Europe’s populist right carries warning for US Democrats

As Democrats bask in electoral success the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary offer a cautionary tale

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin hits out at long-running reports of rift between Putin and Lavrov

Top diplomat insists peace cannot be achieved without ‘taking Russian interests into account’

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump warns Putin ‘we have a nuclear submarine off your shore’ after cruise missile test

Trump said that Russia’s recent test of a nuclear cruise missile was ‘inappropriate’ and urged him to ‘get the war ended’

Euronews

Slovakia's Robert Fico in talks with Viktor Orbán about his Smer party joining Patriots for Europe

Viktor Orbán's political advisor, Balázs Orbán, told Euronews that the two Prime Ministers are discussing his Smer party joining the Patriots for Europe. If Fico joins, the Patriots could add two new prime ministers, including the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš.

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Ukraine loan, climate goals and Chinese curbs set to dominate EU summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the EU summit and plead for fresh support after his disappointing visit to the White House.

Euronews

Would-be assassin given 21-year sentence for shooting Slovak PM Robert Fico

Juraj Cintula, 72, was found guilty of terrorism by a court on Tuesday over the attack he carried out on 15 May 2024.

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