Ukraine should prompt wider EU rethink of enlargement
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French legislative elections: the risk of a relative majority for Macron
The French are about to vote on Sunday (19 June) in the second round of legislative elections and could hand the recently re-elected President Emmanuel Macron a victory, but no parliamentary majority and strong opposition from the left. According to…
French elections: parties give mixed messages to supporters ahead of Sunday’s vote
With some candidates not having qualified for France’s second round of legislative elections on Sunday (19 June), parties have been giving mixed messages on who to vote for, and no longer calling on voters to vote against the extreme right…
Herschel Walker Acknowledges Two More Children He Hadn’t Mentioned
Mr. Walker, the Republican nominee for Senate in Georgia, has often criticized absentee fathers. But this week it has emerged that in addition to a son he often talks about, he has three other children. Send any friend a story…
‘So the Traitors Know the Stakes’: The Meaning of the Jan. 6 Gallows
Little is known about how a gallows came to be built near the Capitol, but the motif has become a favorite among right-wing extremists and white supremacists. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles…
The ‘radicality’ paradox of the French Greens
The left-wing alliance NUPES, which finished neck-and-neck with President Emmanuel Macron’s Ensemble! in the first parliamentary election round, has reinforced the view that French Greens are too radical to govern. The reality, however, is much more nuanced. “Wait until the…
Bracing for the End of Roe v. Wade, the White House Weighs Executive Actions
The Biden administration has been deluged with ideas to help mitigate a Supreme Court ruling overturning abortion rights, but many come with legal risks. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Democrats’ Risky Bet: Aid G.O.P. Extremists in Spring, Hoping to Beat Them in Fall
As Democratic leaders warn loudly of right-wing threats to democracy, their campaign arms are meddling in Republican primaries, betting they can help pick easier opponents in November. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Hopes History Repeats as She Faces Adam Laxalt
Adam Laxalt has Trump’s support and a favorable climate for Republicans as he challenges Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, who was mentored by Harry Reid, a victor in 2010 against a Tea Party foe. Send any friend a story As a…
‘Symbolic’ or domestic politics? Scholz, Macron and Draghi visit Ukraine
The Capitals brings you the latest news from across Europe through on-the-ground reporting by EURACTIV’s media network. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. The European news you deserve to read. Welcome to The Capitals by EURACTIV. Today’s edition is…