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Germany's Merz casts doubt on Ukraine EU entry by 2034

Germany's Merz casts doubt on Ukraine EU entry by 2034

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday cast doubt on the possibility of Ukraine joining the European Union by 2034, saying accession was unlikely to come at a point affecting the bloc's medium-term finance plans, which run to 2034. "For us, the absolute top priority is, first and foremost, to


Spain tightens scrutiny of far-right groups after clashes

Spain tightens scrutiny of far-right groups after clashes

Spain said on Thursday it would step up investigations into suspected crimes by members of far-right and racist groups after four nights of clashes with African migrants in some of the nation's worst such unrest of recent times. Authorities have detained 11 people and filed more than 60 complaints

UK youth celebrate voting rights but urge caution

UK youth celebrate voting rights but urge caution

Sixteen and 17-year-olds celebrated their newly granted right to vote in all UK elections on Thursday, but cautioned that proper education was vital to boost turnout and protect young voters from political misinformation on social media. "I'm really happy about it because I've always been kind of

UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform

UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform

The British government said on Thursday it planned to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections in a major overhaul of the country's democratic system. The government said the proposed changes were part of an effort to boost public trust in democracy and would align voting rig

UK Labour suspends four lawmakers over welfare rebellion

UK Labour suspends four lawmakers over welfare rebellion

Britain's Labour Party suspended four of its lawmakers on Wednesday for organising plans to vote against the government over its welfare reforms, an attempt by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to re-assert his control. Starmer's authority was undermined earlier this month when dozens of Labour lawmaker

Ukraine's Zelenskiy taps deputy PM Svyrydenko for prime minister

Ukraine's Zelenskiy taps deputy PM Svyrydenko for prime minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy asked First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on Monday to lead a new government, setting the stage for a political reshuffle as prospects for an end to Ukraine's war with Russia grow dim. The nomination, which requires parliamentary approval, comes as