European Elections 2024 – Politico: Far-right parties will increase their presence in the European Parliament, but the EPP will remain the largest party
Polls indicate that the EPP will seek 170 seats and the far-right 184. However, a union of the far-right into a single political bloc is considered unlikely
Politico: Who’s the boss when it comes to defense: NATO or the EU? – Analysis
Both NATO and the EU want to spend a €100 billion on defense — and that’s leading to clashes between the two Brussels-based institutions
Politico: PM Mitsotakis on “hard truths” for Israel and Greece’s economic comeback (podcast)
Anne McElvoy spoke to the Greek PM on his concerns about the war in the M. East, Greece’s proximity to the region & the prospect of increasing humanitarian aid via a sea corridor