Coalition advances controversial Basic Law aimed at shielding Haredi draft evaders from sanctions

• The Supreme Court's GOP-appointed majority ruled in favor of Republicans in a challenge against restrictions on political party spending for candidate-coordinated advertisements. • Written by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, the decision removes key limitations on how parties can fund and coordinate ad campaigns with their candidates.

• The European Parliament is initiating a procedure to potentially ban the far-right "Europe of Sovereign Nations" party, which is linked to Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD). • Most political groups within the Parliament are expected to approve the process, which would strip the organization of its official status as a European political party.

• Germany's domestic intelligence agency reports that nearly 60,000 far-right extremists are currently active in the country. • This figure represents an increase of over 8,000 individuals compared to the previous year, with more than 25% believed to be violent.

• Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are preparing to launch a formal scrutiny process into the far-right European Sovereignty and Democracy (ESN) grouping. • The ESN includes affiliates such as Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) and has previously cooperated with the EPP on legislation like the return regulation.

• EU prosecutors conducted raids on Tuesday across France, Belgium, Spain, and Italy to investigate the potential embezzlement of European Union funds. • The probe focuses on the former Identity and Democracy (ID) right-wing political bloc, which is suspected of misappropriating approximately $5 million.

• EU prosecutors are conducting raids across Europe to investigate the alleged embezzlement and misuse of European Union funds. • The investigation targets the far-right Identity and Democracy group, specifically including members of France’s National Rally party.

• The US Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling against a directive from Donald Trump that sought to end birthright citizenship. • The decision affirms that nearly all infants born on US soil automatically acquire citizenship, upholding long-standing legal interpretations.

• The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday in favor of congressional Republicans, further loosening existing campaign finance limits. • The decision allows political parties to increase the amount of money they can funnel into television advertisements and other campaign efforts.

• Legal columnist Elie Honig analyzes the Supreme Court's recently concluded term to examine the influence of politics versus judicial methodology on justice voting patterns. • The analysis highlights several 6-3 decisions, specifically focusing on two recent rulings that upheld restrictive Trump-administration immigration policies.

• Manfred Weber, chief of the European People's Party (EPP), warned in an interview with Euronews that the EU is entering a "phase of conflict" with China. • The tension stems from significant trade imbalances between the two powers that have yet to be resolved.

• MEPs from the French left are currently jockeying for position and influence within Brussels to shape the upcoming presidential race. • Raphael Glucksmann's liberal-leaning social democratic party, Place Publique, has gained significant political momentum following the most recent European elections.