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What MEPs and Parliament’s parties want from the EU budget

Each political group is seeking to safeguard at least one flagship priority within the EU's long-term budget, and is prepared to defend it to the bitter end. As the European…

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Von der Leyen to face European Parliament confidence vote next week

The MEP proposing the motion of censure claims he has collected enough signatures to start the process. If officially confirmed, the debate and vote will be held during the July…

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European Parliament to stop Belgium ‘tarnishing’ MEPs’ reputations

The European Parliament is to take steps to shield lawmakers from being named by Belgian police publicly during criminal investigations, following criticism their reputations are being dragged through the mud…

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European Parliament presses air passenger carry-on baggage fees revolution

MEPs from the transport committee on Tuesday approved an amendment on air passenger rights that gives people the right to travel with carry-on hand baggage weighing up to 7 kilograms…

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Jordan: Israel’s attacks on Iran a ‘threat to people everywhere’

Israel's attacks on Iran have broadened its conflicts in the region to a level that poses a global threat, Jordan's King Abdullah said. "With Israel's expansion of its offensive to…

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Bulgaria disrupts European Parliament’s bill on North Macedonia EU accession

Bulgarian politicians have pressured the European Parliament into delaying a report on European Union accession for North Macedonia, accusing a lawmaker in charge of the report of being too close…

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Budget cuts hit European Parliament communications department

The European Parliament is bracing for cuts within the institution’s sprawling communications department as some staffers now fear their jobs are in danger. The Parliament has for years contained one…

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Belgium Planted Surveillance Devices in Anderlecht Stadium to Monitor Huawei’s Lobbying Efforts Targeting MEPs

Belgian security agents bugged a corporate box at the RSC Anderlecht football stadium that was being used by Chinese tech giant Huawei to schmooze members of the European Parliament. They…

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EU lawmakers probe rule of law in Meloni’s Italy

Rule-of-law watchdogs in the European Parliament are taking a close look at how Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has affected democracy in Italy. Behind closed doors Wednesday, lawmakers will quiz…

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Hungary ‘rapidly going in wrong direction’, EU lawmakers warn after visit

A delegation of European parliament lawmakers has warned that the situation in Hungary is “rapidly going in the wrong direction” due to the continuing deterioration of the rule of law…

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Lawmakers urge Metsola to suspend peers linked to Huawei scandal

Lawmakers are demanding European Parliament President Roberta Metsola “set aside” any peers suspected of involvement in the Huawei bribery scandal, according to a letter signed by 28 members of the…

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Belgian prosecutors probe alleged corruption in European Parliament

Belgian prosecutors said on Thursday several individuals had been arrested for questioning in connection with their alleged involvement in active corruption within the European Parliament. The prosecutors said 21 searches…

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EU party chiefs reach deal on von der Leyen’s Commission nominees

European Parliament leaders have reached agreement on the members who will comprise the next European Commission, spokespeople from the three main political groups said, clearing the way for the new…

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EU Parliament Targets Russia’s Shadow Fleet for Sanctioning

The European Parliament is preparing to pass a resolution calling for more “targeted” measures against Russia’s shadow fleet as evidence mounts that Moscow is dodging sanctions and risking an environmental…

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European Commissioner Hearings Kick Off Today

Starting Monday 4th November and over the next eight days, the potential 26 European Commissioners (one from each European Union country, excluding the Commission chief herself) will appear in front…

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European Parliament sets out time limits, evaluation process ahead of commissioner hearings

The European Parliament has divided up the 180 minutes available for each European commissioner hearing among the Parliament's various political factions based on the size of each respective group, according to documents…

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Venezuelan pro-democracy figures win EU’s Sakharov Prize

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Thursday announced Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's leading pro-democracy figure, and the country's widely recognized President-elect Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, as the winners of this year's…

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European commissioner hearings confirmed for November

The hearings for European commissioners will be held from Nov. 4 to Nov. 12, senior members of the European Parliament decided Wednesday. Holding the hearings in November means the earliest…

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Orbán cancels European Parliament speech due to flooding in Hungary

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán postponed a speech at the European Parliament on Wednesday due to flooding in Hungary. “Due to the extreme weather conditions and the ongoing floods in Hungary,…

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Bardella to lead new far-right European Parliament group

The leader of France's far-right National Rally (RN), Jordan Bardella, will head a new right-wing grouping in the European Parliament, Patriots for Europe. The announcement came the day after Mr…

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New Orban-backed EU alliance says France’s RN to join

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) will join a growing new alliance in the European Parliament led by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Hungary's government spokesperson said on Monday.…

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Right-wing ECR group becomes EU Parliament’s third-largest force

The European Parliament faction that contains Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s MEPs announced 11 new members, pushing the grouping ahead of the one dominated by French President Emmanuel Macron’s MEPs.…

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Greens elect Eickhout and Reintke as co-presidents of parliament group

The Greens group in the European parliament elected Bas Eickhout and Terry Reintke as co-presidents today. “European citizens expect European solutions from us and many challenges lie ahead,” Reintke said.…

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Who were the winners, who were the losers, and who miscalculated in the EU election?

While the right gained in strength, greens and liberals had a rough night. French President Emmanuel Macron took such a beating he immediately dissolved the national parliament and called a…

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From trade to climate, five takeaways from the EU election

The European Parliament took a shift to the right after a four-day election concluded on Sunday, with more eurosceptic nationalists and fewer mainstream liberals and Greens. The parliament's most important…

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EU’s eastern members see strong performances by centrist parties

Pro-European centrist parties performed well overall in central and eastern Europe during the European Parliament elections on Sunday, partial results and exit polls showed, bucking the trend elsewhere on the…

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Economy, migration, war top voters’ concerns in EU election – survey

The economy, migration and international conflicts were the top concerns for voters in the European Union election, data from the bloc's biggest member countries suggested on Monday. Provisional results in…

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European Election: Key quotes from across the EU

Gains by the far-right in voting for the European Parliament on Sunday prompted a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap national election and added uncertainty to Europe's…

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Italy’s PM Meloni comes out on top in EU vote, strengthening her hand

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's arch-conservative Brothers of Italy group won the most votes in this weekend's European parliamentary election, initial results showed, boosting her standing both at home and abroad.…

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Far-right advances in EU election

Gains by the far-right in voting for the European Parliament on Sunday prompted a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap national election and added uncertainty to Europe's…

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Election 2024: Seat projection for new European Parliament

Projection for the composition of the new Parliament based on provisional results in 23 countries and estimates and pre-electoral data for the remaining four (as of 00.17). The above projection…

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European Parliament Election Results 2023: Implications for National Governments & EU Direction

Government's across Europe suffered a significant dent in their support during the weekend's electoral test. From Malta to France, same with Belgium, Germany and Hungary the results have indicated a…

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Updated: Election Watch – Malta’s candidates first count votes announced – Reports

Update 2155 Malta selects its representatives in the next European Election. Roberta Metsola, David Casa, Peter Agius were elected for the PN, and Alex Agius Saliba, Daniel Attard, and Thomas…

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EP elections – Ireland and Czech Republic voting underway

Today it is Ireland and Czechia's turn to vote in this year’s EP elections. Polling stations opened in Ireland today at 7am and at 2pm in Czechia, with both remaining…

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Estonians cast first votes in European Parliament election

The first votes have been cast in the European Parliament election. The official election dates are June 6 to 9, with most countries going to the polls on Sunday (June…

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Seven political groups fighting in European Parliament election

Voters in the 27 countries of the European Union will elect 720 lawmakers to the European Parliament for the next five years on June 6-9 and are expected to deliver…

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Police raid EU Parliament offices in ‘Russiagate’ probe

Police carried out raids Wednesday in connection to “Russian interference” in the European Parliament, according to a statement by the Belgian federal prosecutor. The searches, conducted at a private residence…

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German mood turned against EU, survey shows before European vote

Public opinion in Germany has shifted against the European Union in the last year, a survey by insurer Allianz showed on Wednesday, just over a week before elections to the…

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Le Pen to Meloni: Let’s team up and form EU Parliament’s No. 2 group

The upcoming European Parliament elections are shaping up to be significant, particularly with the rise of far-right parties in France and Italy. Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni, leaders of…

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Four ways EU laws affect the daily lives of European citizens today

Joseba K. Fernández Gaztea, Universidad de Navarra An Argentinian colleague recently posed a rather blunt question to me: “How, pray tell, does your beloved European Union help you and me?”…

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European election 2024: When it is and key issues you need to know

European Union citizens will vote on June 6-9 in elections to choose 720 new members of the European Parliament (MEPs) for the next five years. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT The…

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Conflict of interest concerns raised over MEPs’ second jobs

Half a dozen members of the European parliament earn more from second jobs than as EU lawmakers, according to analysis that raises questions about potential conflicts of interest. The campaign…

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Italian PM Meloni to contest EP elections

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that she will be a candidate in next June's European elections. On the stage of the her party's conference in Pescara, Meloni recalled the…

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The EU should stop ‘westsplaining’ and listen to its smaller eastern members – they saw the Ukraine war coming

Viktoriia Lapa, Bocconi University It’s rare for the words of Lithuanian government officials to make the top of the news outside the country. Lithuania’s views aren’t even a top priority…

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Lidl, Coca-Cola and P&G should stop advertising on pro-Kremlin media – MEPs

Big brands such Lidl, Coca-Cola and L'Oréal must stop advertising on pro-Kremlin media outlets in the Balkans, European Parliament lawmakers told the companies in a letter seen by POLITICO. The…

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UK anger at MEPs for saying ‘colony’ Gibraltar is undermining Russian sanctions

Britain reacted with fury after European lawmakers accused Gibraltar of making it easy for Russia to exploit sanctions loopholes and branded the territory a "colony." The spat, just the latest…

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Germany arrests aide to far-right MEP on suspicion of China espionage

German police have arrested an assistant to a European Parliament member on suspicion of “an especially severe case” of espionage for China, prosecutors said on Tuesday, appearing to refer to…

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Interest in EU election higher this time around, poll shows

Europeans' interest in the upcoming European Parliament election is significantly higher than before the last vote five years ago, according to an EU poll released on Wednesday, with poverty, health,…

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Belgium probing alleged Russian interference in EU election campaign

Belgian prosecutors are looking into possible Russian interference in the upcoming European Parliament election following findings provided by intelligence services, Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Friday. He said…

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EU votes in favour of classifying abortion access as a fundamental right

The European Parliament has voted in favour of including access to abortion in the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights. The European Parliament has voted in favour of including access to…

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Code of conduct for fair electoral practices ahead of June EU vote

European political parties have signed a code of conduct ahead of European Parliament elections scheduled in June in which they pledge to "support ethical and fair electoral practices", the European…

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EU Parliament approves compromise on vehicle pollution limits

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - The European Parliament approved on Wednesday tougher emissions standards for some vehicles in a deal that watered down the initial European Union proposal, following objections from some…

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EU Parliament approves law to make buildings more energy efficient

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - The European parliament approved a new law that requires member states to push the renovation of buildings to make them more energy-efficient and reduce the EU's carbon…

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France’s far-right RN makes immigration pillar of Europe poll campaign

PARIS, (Reuters) - The French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) of Marine Le Pen kicked off the party's campaign for the European elections in June on Sunday saying the vote will…

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EU Parliament passes nature law despite political backlash

By Kate Abnett EU Parliament approves contentious nature policy Law survives last-minute attempt to scrap it Farmers' protests pressure EU over green policies BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - The European Parliament approved…

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Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Facebook owner Meta will set up a team to tackle disinformation and the abuse of generative artificial intelligence in the run-up…

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Romanian ruling parties back joint lists for EU election to fend off far-right

BUCHAREST, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Romania's ruling coalition of centre-right Liberals and leftist Social Democrats will run on joint lists in the European Parliament election on June 9, their leaders…

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