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Babiš team won't back EU funds at home but wants them for Ukraine jets
Andrej Babiš's incoming Czech government has refused to guarantee European Union money set aside for the Czech state budget.
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Hungary gets full EU recovery payout while Romania loses part of its own
The EU gives countries recovery money from its post-pandemic fund only after they finish specific reforms.
Le Pen's conviction stands, but her candidacy survives: the institutional mechanics
The appeal court's ruling separates two things that are easy to conflate: a criminal conviction and a bar on holding office. Understanding why Marine Le Pen can run despite losing her appeal means understanding that the ineligibility penalty is a distinct measure a court chooses to impose — or not.