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Freed Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut receives Sakharov Prize at European Parliament
Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, who was imprisoned in 2021 before being released in April 2026, addressed the European Parliament in a formal…
European Parliament backs new rules to strengthen farmers’ contracts and incomes
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules aimed at strengthening the contractual position of farmers and helping to stabilise their incomes.…
EU lawmakers clear US trade deal to avert return to trade conflict
The European Parliament approved on Tuesday cutting duties on many U.S. goods imports to fulfill the European Union's side of a trade…
European Parliament tests shorter sittings and revised debate format
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola opened the June 15-19 plenary session in Strasbourg by announcing a series of procedural changes that will…
EU plans tougher safeguards against democratic backsliding by future members
The EU is developing robust safeguards to ensure future member countries cannot backslide on reforms or use their veto power to obstruct…
EU agrees fast-track rules to boost defence investment and cut red tape
European Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a deal on a package of EU measures aimed at speeding up defence investment and…
European allies push Moscow for talks as Crimea fuel crisis deepens
Ambassadors from the UK, France and Germany – the so-called E3 group – have urged Russia to enter direct negotiations with Kyiv…
Lagarde defends ECB interest rate hike as ‘robust across three scenarios’
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has defended the decision to raise interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, insisting the move…
European Parliament Trials Shorter Debates to Improve Attendance
The European Parliament is set to test new rules in its upcoming June plenary session to avoid empty seats during debates and…
Europe faces growing synthetic opioids risks as drug market evolves, EU agency warns
Europe's illicit drug market is undergoing a rapid shift, with synthetic opioids emerging as a concern, although the region still experiences far…
EU Moves to Strengthen Defence Industry as Security Challenges Mount
European Parliament and Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on a package of measures designed to strengthen the European Union's defence…
Brussels Unveils Fresh Russia Sanctions Package, Drawing Sharp Rebuke from Moscow
The European Union is moving to tighten pressure on Russia through a new package of sanctions targeting oil exports, cryptocurrency channels and…