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Russia jails nightclub owner and staff in first prosecution over ‘LGBT ban’

A Russian court has handed down significant prison sentences to the owner and two employees of an LGBT nightclub, in what authorities claim is the first prosecution under the country's ban on the "LGBT movement".

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/russia-lgbt-nightclub-owner-jailed-b3004998.html

Berlin police are deploying water cannons to cool down crowds in the summer heat.

In a fiery parliamentary speech, Péter Magyar confronted the former ruling Fidesz faction over its Russian ties. He blamed the collapse of the Visegrád Four directly on Fidesz's loyalty to Vladimir Putin, stating that Poland couldn't stomach their continued embrace of Russia.

Péter Magyar announced the 17th amendment to Hungary's Constitution, seeking a strict 12-year term limit for MPs to dismantle corruption and prevent politicians from becoming entrenched. "Power is only loaned to us by the Hungarian people, not given in perpetuity," he said in his announcement.

Elon Musk’s Race War Just Took Darker Turn—Time for a Global Response

The violent fascist riots in Belfast reveal the future that the trillionaire really wants. We need an international movement to constrain him.

https://newrepublic.com/article/211936/elon-musk-race-war-belfast

French spies drop AI giant Palantir over US overreliance fears

France's domestic intelligence agency will stop working with American AI giant Palantir, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, as European nations increasingly doubt the dependability of the United States.

https://www.thelocal.com/20260616/french-spies-drop-ai-giant-palantir-over-us-overreliance-fears

EU developing rules to ‘bite hard’ if new members go rogue, says enlargement chief

The bloc must be ready to admit hardworking candidate countries — with safeguards in place to ensure they stay on track, Commissioner Marta Kos told POLITICO.

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-rules-enlargement-new-members-marta-kos/

Hungary Starts Unwinding Orban System With Term Limit, Clawback

Hungary began dismantling former leader Viktor Orban’s self-styled illiberal rule by imposing term limits for premiers and winding up public trusts that wielded billions of dollars in assets in an extension of his political influence.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-06-15/hungary-starts-unwinding-orban-system-with-term-limit-clawback

The EU and Brazil have signed a Digital Partnership

In January 2026, the European Commission and Brazil adopted mutual adequacy decisions, confirming that their levels of data protection are comparable. The digital partnership is expected to strengthen data governance, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and connectivity

https://www.eunews.it/en/2026/06/12/the-eu-and-brazil-have-signed-a-digital-partnership/

US plans major cut to jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports

The United States plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing two senior European officials.

https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2026/06/12/us-plans-major-cut-to-jets-warships-for-nato-operations-in-europe-nyt-reports/

A cross-party group of MEPs is demanding the European Commission draft new legislation in support of the "Stop Destroying Video Games" initiative. Backed by nearly 1.3 million EU citizens, the lawmakers argue that publishers must be stopped from deliberately disabling paid video games when official support ends, ensuring consumers retain access to their purchased digital products.

EU wants African sunlight to power Europe’s electric revolution

Brussels hopes solar panels in the sun-soaked Sahara Desert can supply Europe with clean electricity.

https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-to-invest-e5-billion-in-renewables-in-north-africa-and-middle-east/

"This office was the embodiment of corruption" – Hungarian Parliament debates bill proposing dissolution of Sovereignty Protection Office

The former ruling parties are concerned, as they believe the country’s sovereignty will be compromised. According to the Tisza Party, however, the SPO did nothing to protect Hungary's sovereignty.

https://telex.hu/english/2026/06/09/this-office-was-the-embodiment-of-corruption-hungarian-parliament-debates-bill-proposing-dissolution-of-sovereignty-protection-office

Zelensky to meet Macron, Merz and Starmer for strategic talks as Russia faces setbacks

The office of French President Emmanuel Macron said leaders of France, Germany and Britain will meet with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in London on Sunday to discuss next steps as Russia comes under military and economic pressure.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/06/05/zelensky-to-meet-macron-and-others-for-strategic-talks-as-russia-faces-setbacks_6754185_4.html

Hungary lifts veto on Ukraine's EU accession, ending two-year deadlock

The end of the veto allows Ukraine and Moldova to formally open the first cluster of negotiations, known as fundamentals.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/03/hungary-lifts-veto-on-ukraines-eu-accession-ending-two-year-deadlock

Britain re-entering the EU ‘an inevitability’, says Treasury minister

A Treasury minister has claimed Britain’s return to the EU is “an inevitability” in a new sign that senior Labour figures are starting to consider a full reversal of Brexit.

https://www.ft.com/content/0ad478bf-a175-4a95-95ed-34af64914a84

Berlin gives the OK for tougher trade action on China

Berlin is “open to discussing” stronger trade defense measures,” German government official tells POLITICO.

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-gives-ok-for-tougher-trade-action-china/

EU Says It Needs €120 Billion to Revive Local Chip Production

The European Union is making a fresh attempt to revive its faltering semiconductor industry via a rebooted Chips Act, an effort expected to require €120 billion ($140 billion) in public-private investment by 2035, according to draft plans seen by Bloomberg News.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-28/eu-says-it-needs-120-billion-to-revive-local-chip-production

EU wants crisis powers to seize control of chip supplies

Chipmakers could be forced to override existing contracts under draft law

https://www.ft.com/content/9d7d6204-4fc7-4f1d-af05-473c3649efcd?syn-25a6b1a6=1

Ukraine parliament ratifies landmark €90B EU aid package

The first loan disbursements are expected in June, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

https://www.politico.eu/article/ukrainian-parliament-approves-e90-billion-eu-loan/