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  • Wednesday, 8 May, 2024
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  • Tuesday, 16 April, 2024
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    Politicians say chaotic attempt to shut down gathering undermines free speech ahead of EU elections

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    Authorities investigating cash payments to MEPs ahead of June vote, says PM Alexander De Croo

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  • Monday, 25 March, 2024
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  • Monday, 5 February, 2024
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    Francesco Giorgi secretly recorded police officer complaining about ‘politically appointed’ judges and prosecutors

  • Thursday, 1 February, 2024
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    Tractors rolled into Brussels on Thursday to block major roads and squares close to summit gathering

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  • Wednesday, 24 January, 2024
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  • Wednesday, 10 January, 2024
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