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EU Commission President von der Leyen defended her leadership against a no-confidence motion initiated by far-right MEPs over undisclosed COVID-era Pfizer communications, receiving centrist support despite criticism of her governance style.
Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovojt died by apparent suicide hours after being dismissed by Putin, with speculation linking his removal to corruption investigations during his tenure as Kursk governor.
Elon Musk launches America Party focusing on Congressional races, drawing sharp criticism from Trump who claims third parties cause chaos. The move responds to Trump's debt-ceiling expansion, with Musk leveraging his wealth to target midterms. Historical precedents show Congressional third-party success despite presidential bid failures.
Denmark proposes EU-wide minimum age for social media amid concerns about youth mental health, with strong German public support but political division. The initiative builds on existing Digital Services Act regulations.
Elon Musk announced The America Party after a supportive X poll. This follows his split with Trump over deficit-increasing tax cuts. Analysts note third parties rarely win but can influence elections.
Braunau am Inn votes to rename two streets after historical review reveals Nazi-era connections, with committees now determining compensation and new names.
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