European Parliament sets up working group to scrutinise EU funding to NGOs European People’s Party and far right team up to approve the group, opposed by liberals and leftist parties. Euronews · Jun 19, 2025
'Another red line crossed': Fierce debate on Hungary's Pride ban at the European Parliament Centrist and leftist MEPs called on the EU to act against Hungary over the LGBTQ+ Pride ban, while the far right defended the move of Viktor Orbán's government. Around 70 MEPs will travel to Budapest next weekend to support LGBTQ+ rights. Euronews · Jun 18, 2025
Exclusive: European Parliament at odds with Amazon over hearing with boss The hearing is scheduled for 26 June and is a precondition for getting the access badges back. Euronews · Jun 18, 2025
Legal experts and economists sound the alarm over the EU's sustainability rules rollback Legal and economics scholars, environmental organizations and businesses, along with countries such as Sweden and Denmark, have united to defend the regulations. Fortune · Jun 18, 2025
European Commission proposes new measures to phase out Russian oil and gas The European Commission proposed a new law outlining deadlines and strategies for phasing out Russian oil and gas, excluding nuclear energy, which will be addressed separately. Euronews · Jun 17, 2025
‘The ocean is not a backdrop’: MEPs and experts say oceans must be prioritised at COP30 Campaigners, MEPs and experts made pleas from UNOC3 for oceans to be protected at the climate summit in Brazil. Euronews · Jun 14, 2025
What happened to the Madleen Gaza boat activists detained by Israel? Ten of the 12 activists taken from the Madleen by Israel have now been deported. Al Jazeera · Jun 12, 2025
Battle over NGO financing heats up again in Brussels as MEPs seek investigation Three right-wing political groups seek to re-table a proposal to establish an investigative committee at the European Parliament, as Transparency International files a complaint against MEPs leaking sensitive NGO contracts to the press. Euronews · Jun 12, 2025
How can the EU respond to companies moving their production elsewhere? MEPs are calling on the European Parliament to take action against industrial relocations after the BSH Domestic Appliances group announced the closure of a 650-employee factory in Spain. Euronews · Jun 12, 2025
French MEP Rima Hassan detained in Israel following 'illegal entry' The European lawmaker from France Unbowed, whose parliamentary immunity is not valid outside the EU, was a member of the Freedom Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli authorities on Monday. Euronews · Jun 10, 2025
Freedom Flotilla speaks out as Israel 'illegally seizes' Madleen and imprisons MEP THE campaign group behind the Gaza-bound aid ship which has been illegally seized by Israel has issued a statement demanding government action on… The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2025
Who could be on the ballot for the 2027 French presidential election? While Emmanuel Macron's departure is still a long way off, the municipal elections of 2026 will see French political parties kick-start their campaigning for the presidential election of 2027. But with some likely contenders already beginning to emerge, we take a look at who could be on the ballot in… Radio France Internationale · Jun 9, 2025
European Commission goes on the offensive in NGO accusations case The European Commission on Saturday denied German media reports that it had signed ”secret contracts” with environmental NGOs to promote the bloc’s climate policy. Euronews · Jun 7, 2025
Italians to vote on easing citizenship rules amid low turnout fears Italians will vote on five separate questions, including one that asks whether to reduce the residency period for citizenship from 10 to five years, a proposal which has divided politicians. Euronews · Jun 6, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2025 A ship called Madleen: Gaza’s first fisherwoman inspires solidarity mission Madleen Kulab says she is ‘deeply moved’ to hear that a vessel aiming to break the siege of Gaza is named after her.
Euronews · Jun 5, 2025 Hungary's LGBTQ+ law breaches EU regulation, top court advocate says The legal case, labelled as one of the most significant human rights cases in the history of the EU, saw the European Parliament and 16 member states join it, demanding that Hungary annul the law.
Euronews · Jun 4, 2025 ‘Shadows of indifference’: EU faces heat over inaction on pollution from Italy’s biggest steel plant The European Commission has been accused of misconduct over its handling of toxic pollution from Ilva, once Europe's largest steel plant.
Euronews · Jun 3, 2025 Denmark quits the Frugal Four to focus on rearming Europe, says PM Frederiksen If Europe fails to rearm itself, "then it's game over", Mette Frederiksen said as she called for defence spending to be the "number one" priority.
Euronews · Jun 3, 2025 Exclusive: EU Parliament to lose caterers as workers fear for jobs Contract caterer struggled to remain profitable in wake of pandemic leaving employees with concerns for their future.
Euronews · May 31, 2025 Brussels, my love? War in Gaza - what's Netanyahu's endgame? In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists are discussing the situation in Gaza, the latest European defence initiative and another fight between Brussels and Hungary.
The Conversation · May 27, 2025 How ongoing deforestation is rooted in colonialism and its management practices Half of the world’s forests were destroyed during the 20th century, with three regions mainly affected: South America, West Africa and Southeast Asia. The situation has worsened to the point that, in 2023, the European Parliament voted to ban the import of chocolate, coffee, palm oil and rubber linked to…
Euronews · May 26, 2025 EU Parliament's Conservatives expel Luxembourgish MEP for trip to Moscow Fernand Kartheiser advocates need for dialogue between EU and Russia, but he crossed 'red line' for European Conservatives and Reformists, say co-presidents.
Euronews · May 24, 2025 Confrontation ahead: EU Commission demands that Hungary withdraws draft transparency law The European Commission sets the stage for a total confrontation with the Orbán-government. A Commission spokesperson told Euronews that if the law is adopted, it would constitute a serious breach of EU principles and law.
Euronews · May 23, 2025 Family of Ryan Cornelius jailed in Dubai turns to EU for help Heather Cornelius, whose husband is detained in Dubai, has met with MEPs and the European External Action Service in Brussels.
Euronews · May 22, 2025 MEP and staffer report each other to the police after alleged assault in European Parliament A physical altercation between a Swedish MEP and a parliamentary staffer has sparked conflicting accounts and formal police reports. The incident, which took place in the European Parliament on Wednesday, is now under internal investigation.