European political alliances are gearing up for the European elections, as Brexit negotiations are also stepping up a gear again next week - and a speech by Angela Merkel on the future of Europe in the European Parliament will be the focal point of the EU's agenda next week.
The centre-right European People's Party (EPP) chose Germany's Manfred Weber, leader of the group in the parliament on Thursday (8 November), while the liberals...
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Already a member? Login hereEszter Zalan is a Hungarian journalist who worked for Brussels-based news portal EUobserver specialising in European politics, focusing on populism and Brexit.
Eszter Zalan is a Hungarian journalist who worked for Brussels-based news portal EUobserver specialising in European politics, focusing on populism and Brexit.