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Italian socialists want fresh start for EU joint investments

Elly Schlein, leader of the Italian Socialists, is launching her campaign for the European elections. Community investments such as those within the framework of Next Generation EU are important. She is calling for an EU-wide minimum wage of no less than €9 per hour.

By Markus Grabitz

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The European left is reorganizing

Thanks to rising poll ratings, the far-left parties are confident about the European elections. However, internal power struggles and differences of opinion on foreign policy are likely to make forming a coalition more difficult.

By Eric Bonse

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Dispute over EU social agenda: Sweden blocks declaration

The La Hulpe Declaration is intended to set out the social policy guidelines for the coming legislative period. The momentum for social policy has weakened recently. It is still unclear whether all member states will support the declaration.

By Alina Leimbach

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EPP can hope for backup from Hungary

Hungary is currently being kept on its toes by mass protests against the government. The opposition wants to turn the upcoming European elections into a mood test for Orbán. Several parties could bring Hungarian members back to the EPP group.

By Alina Leimbach

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Lena Schilling – from Fridays for Future into politics

At the age of 23, Lena Schilling is entering the EU election campaign as the top candidate for the Austrian Green Party. She is the face of the fight against the climate crisis. In parliament, she wants to promote the mobility transition and, if necessary, ban private jets. Can she also score points on other issues?

By Redaktion Table

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European parties commit to rules for fair election campaigns

The pro-European parties submit to the code of conduct for fair elections. The declaration with 14 principles will be signed in the European Parliament on Tuesday (April 9). Among other things, AI-generated content is to be labeled.

By Markus Grabitz