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It is Ireland and Czechia’s turn to vote. Yesterday, the Dutch expressed their support for the Green and Left coalition, with the right-wing PVV party, led by Geert Wilders, close behind. Euronews brings you all the live updates and analysis, including the first exit polls. Source link

Risk-on sentiment prevailed in global markets as the Nvidia-led tech rally buoyed Wall Street, while the ECB’s rate cut sent the Euro Stoxx 600 to an all-time high. ADVERTISEMENTStock markets on both sides of the Atlantic reached all-time highs as risk-on sentiment dominated. In Europe, the Euro Stoxx 600 hit a record high after the European Central Bank reduced its policy rate for the first time since 2019 on Thursday. On Wall Street, the Nvidia legend once again fuelled the AI frenzy, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh highs on Wednesday.Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada also cut the interest…

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. During a time when political forces are seeking to undermine the European project, Ukraine’s recovery and renewal could be its greatest achievement and its most powerful asset, Oleksandr Sushko writes. ADVERTISEMENTIn recent weeks, Russia has renewed its bombardment of Ukraine with a ferocity not seen since the early days of the full-scale invasion. The recent missile strike on a crowded suburban Epicenter store near Kharkiv on a Saturday afternoon demonstrates that Ukraine continues to face an existential…

German chancellor’s comments on toughening up deportation policy come after a series of violent incidents in the country, including a stabbing at a far-right rally in Mannheim. Source link

As 50 million people are expected to cast their ballot for the EU election, we break down what’s at stake for the vote in France. ADVERTISEMENTAfter weeks of campaigning, countless rallies and multiple debates, the race for the European election is coming to an end. More than 50 million French voters are expected to head to the ballots on Sunday.Here’s everything you need to know about the EU election campaign in France. How does it work?French voters will be able to choose between 38 different parties, each presenting 81 candidates – the total number of MEPs France will send to the…

The former Italian premier pips the incumbent European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a poll on who is more suited to take the helm of the next EU executive. Source link

After the European elections, authoritarian regimes will have more entry points to influence EU decision-making, Péter Krekó and Richárd Demény write. Source link

Last minute campaigns are spreading on social media platforms aimed at discouraging people from voting in the EU elections this week, the European Parliament warned yesterday (5 June). We look at some examples circulated across the bloc, and consider whether they are effective. Source link

Irish rival Supermac has also complained of McDonald’s trademarking the name Supermac, despite not offering any food items of this name. Source link

The websites of at least three political parties in the Netherlands were targeted on Thursday as Dutch voters cast their ballots in the European elections. Source link