Eddy Wax
Eddy Wax is a tenacious and skilled journalist with a strong background in covering politics, particularly the European Parliament. He has made significant contributions to POLITICO's coverage of the European Commission President and the EU Parliament. Before joining POLITICO, Eddy honed his journalism skills at BBC News in Brussels and Private Eye magazine in London. His linguistic abilities, including fluency in French and Spanish, have been a valuable asset throughout his career. With a degree in modern languages from Cambridge University and co-founder of the satirical student website The Porter's Log, Eddy has demonstrated both his passion for learning and ability to communicate complex topics effectively.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
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- Eddy Wax is a politics reporter for POLITICO with a focus on the European Parliament. He has covered food and agriculture, writing about pesticides, animal welfare, and international trade.
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- ]European voters were cheated[
- If Brexit hadn't happened, Labour might be running the EU.
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Recent Articles
Hungary's Orbán and Far-Right Partners Form EU Parliament Group, Draw Criticism from EU Leaders
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán's 'Patriots for Europe' political movement, comprised of various European parties including France's RN and Spain's Vox, aims to become a dominant force in the EU parliament with a focus on conservative values and opposition to immigration. Orbán drew criticism from EU leaders after meeting Putin about Ukraine without authorization. 
European Union Leaders Endorse Ursula von der Leyen for Second Term as EC President Amidst Nuclear Tensions and Political Changes
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024European Union leaders endorsed Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as European Commission president, while Macron pushed for Breton's return as EU commissioner amidst political changes. Meanwhile, IAEA reported damage to an external radiation monitoring station near the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, raising concerns over nuclear safety and potential losses totaling $5.2 billion.