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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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Right-wing populist surge predicted for EU election

The populist right will surge at the EU election in June, a new poll for the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) forecasted. The poll, published Wednesday, suggests big gains for…

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European Parliament to open office in Panama

The European Parliament decided this week to open an office in Panama in coordination with the European External Action Service, according to an article in POLITICO quoting a confidential note…

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Maneskin might be enlisted to encourage the young to vote in EP election

Euronews reported that world-beating Roman rockers Maneskin may be among the musical acts enlisted to encourage young people to vote in June's European Parliament elections. The idea is "taking shape"…

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EU parliament, member states agree on new corporate sustainability law

LONDON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The European Parliament Legal Committee and EU governments reached a deal on new due diligence rules for companies on Thursday, the committee said in a…

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Far-right parties eye gains in next year’s EU parliament elections

By Alvise Armellini European far-right parties met in Italy on Sunday vowing to reshape the European Union after next year's European Parliament elections, toughening the bloc's approach on immigration and…

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Anti-SLAPP: MEPs reach deal with member states to defend critical voices

The European Parliament has reached a deal with EU member States on rules aimed to ensure the EU-wide protection of journalists, media organisations, activists, academics, artists and researchers against unfounded…

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European Parliament puts up Nativity scene

For the second year running, thanks to the persistent campaign by Spanish MEP Isabel Benjumea, a Nativity scene was once more put up in the European Parliament headquarters for the…

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EU reaches deal to stop sending waste to countries that can’t process it

PARIS, Nov 17 (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers and member states have reached a deal to revise the bloc's waste shipment regulation and end exports of certain types of waste…

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UPDATED: EU Chief On Gaza Tragedy: “All those responsible must be held accountable”

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said there is "no excuse for hitting a hospital full of civilians" in Gaza, but did not apportion blame for the blast.…

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MEPs clear EU to retaliate against economic coercion

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) - The European Parliament overwhelmingly backed a law to allow retaliation against countries that put economic pressure on EU countries to change their policies, such as the trade…

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EU lawmakers vote for tougher crackdown on energy market abuse

BRUSSELS, Sept 7 (Reuters) - A committee of European lawmakers on Thursday voted in favor of a tougher crackdown on manipulation in gas and electricity markets which would give an…

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EU lawmakers see recycling as key in search for critical minerals

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Sept 6 (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers will push for far greater recycling of waste in a new EU law to ensure the bloc has raw…

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European Parliament set to grow by 15 MEPs in 2024

An extra 15 MEPs will take up their seats in the European Parliament following next year’s EU elections, after governments struck a preliminary agreement on the size and shape of…

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European Parliament to vote for new EU-wide SAR mission in the Mediterranean

Members of the European Parliament will vote Thursday on a motion calling for a new EU-wide search and rescue mission in the Mediterranean. According to the draft motion seen by…

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EU Parliament passes nature law after political backlash

By Kate Abnett and Marine Strauss BRUSSELS, July 12 (Reuters) - The European Parliament voted to pass the EU's flagship law to restore nature on Wednesday, salvaging the environmental measures…

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China calls European Parliament’s Hong Kong resolutions ‘publicity stunt’

By Farah Master HONG KONG, June 16 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong said resolutions passed by the European Parliament on Thursday related to the Chinese…

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European Parliament and top EU court resist budget cuts

EU institutions are privately discussing with the European Commission how much public money they can inject next year as inflation continues. Letters between the EU's Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn and…

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EP President Metsola tackles intimidation and abuse at the heart of EU democracy

Roberta Metsola, the president of the European Parliament, has ordered an internal overhaul designed to rapidly improve the process for handling harassment claims with the European institution. Metsola, has announced…

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Poland slams vote questioning Hungary holding EU presidency

WARSAW, (Reuters) - Poland rebuked the European Parliament backing a resolution that questions Hungary's ability to hold the European Union presidency next year due to concerns about judicial independence. Despite…

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