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Debunking claims Slovakia opposed NATO and is turning towards Russia

The false claim that Slovakia opposes NATO and is instead turning toward Russia was made using a video posted on Twitter on March 10. However, the video takes out of context a protest involving Slovakian MPs from nationalist parties about an agreement between Slovakia and its NATO partner, the United…

France 24

EU to crack down on 'dirty money' after Kinahan gang sanctions as criminals should have 'no hiding place'

Mairead McGuinness said there is a need to “root out the worst effects of crime” and the impact it has on families

Irish Mirror

Now the right wants to claim Ukraine

At global gathering of right-wing nationalists, a startling pivot: Putin's toast — and wow, do they love Ukraine

Salon

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Tunisian President Vows to End ‘Exceptional Phase’

Tunisian President Kais Saied has pledged to end the country's "current exceptional phase." Saied was speaking during his meeting with the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee members at Carthage Palace. On Monday, the delegation arrived in Tunis for consultations on the country's path towards political reforms and a return to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Parliamentary Delegation in Tunisia to Discuss Political Reforms

Members of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee arrived in Tunis on Monday for consultations on the country’s path towards political reforms and a return to institutional stability. According to observers, the visiting delegation will underline the need for a comprehensive political dialogue, respect for the rule of law, civil…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rethinking the EU: The young Europeans reshaping a continent

Over the past eight months, the Conference on the Future of Europe has aimed to give a voice to 800 citizens from the 27 EU member states. The goal of this unprecedented endeavour was to see concrete progress on the climate, employment, health and even diplomacy. A third of the…

France 24

The future of Europe: EU citizens take centre stage

The EU is coming to the end of a major experiment in public debate: the Conference on the Future of Europe, an eight-month-long event in which the EU invited its 450 million citizens to share their thoughts on how the bloc might reorient itself to face new challenges. What –…

France 24

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European Parliament Encourages Reduced Tolls For EVs

Some European countries offer reduced tolls for electric vehicles, and the European Parliament recently took a step to encourage this policy across the EU.

InsideEVs

European Parliament to Hold Consultations on Political Reforms in Tunisia

Members of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee will travel to Tunis for consultations on Tunisia’s path towards political reforms and a return to institutional stability.

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Bring Back Trump!' Says UK Leader Nigel Farage, Pinning Hope On Elon Musk Joining Twitter Board

British broadcaster and former member of the European Parliament Nigel Farage is the latest to join a growing list of people calling out Tesla Inc.

Benzinga

President Zelensky labels Russian spring recruitment drive a 'silly joke' - full speech in English

He was speaking on the 37th day of the Russian invasion of his country

Wales Online

European Parliament chief visits Ukraine, says 'we stand with you'

The head of the European Parliament said during a visit to Kyiv on Friday that the people of Europe stand with Ukraine and will help rebuild its towns and cities after the war with Russia.

Reuters

Sweden 'needs the security of NATO membership': Leading Swedish MEP

As a recent poll shows that six in 10 Swedish people support joining NATO alongside neighbour Finland, leading Swedish MEP Tomas Tobé tells FRANCE 24 why he backs ending two centuries of military neutrality in Sweden. "It is clear that Sweden needs to build security together with others. It is…

France 24

European Parliament Leader Says Visiting Kyiv

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has said she is on her way to Ukraine, making her the first EU leader to visit the war-torn country. The Maltese MEP, who was elected in January, tweeted Thursday "On my way to Kyiv" alongside a Ukrainian flag, but gave no further details. In…

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The Independent UK

Ukraine top of agenda as China, EU prepare to meet at summit

The European Union will seek China’s assurances that it won’t assist Russia in circumventing economic sanctions leveled over the invasion of Ukraine at an annual summit Friday

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Bars More Top EU Officials

Russia said on Thursday it had greatly expanded the number of European Union officials, lawmakers, public figures and journalists barred from Russia for allegedly being responsible for sanctions and stoking anti-Russian feelings. "The restrictions apply to the top leadership of the European Union, including a number of European commissioners and…

Radio France Internationale

Europe agrees landmark law to rein in Big Tech dominance

Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states have agreed on new rules they hope will curb the dominance of Big Tech giants such as Google, Meta, Amazon and Apple.

The Independent UK

EU agrees on new digital rules to rein in Big Tech dominance

The European Union set the stage for a stepped-up crackdown on tech companies with an agreement on landmark digital rules to rein in online “gatekeepers” such as Google and Facebook parent Meta

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EU Negotiators Agree Landmark Law to Curb Big Tech

Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states agreed Thursday on a landmark law to curb the market dominance of US big tech giants such as Google, Meta, Amazon and Apple. Meeting in Brussels the lawmakers nailed down a long list of do's and don'ts that will single out…

France 24

Paying their dues: EU lawmakers debate minimum wage laws for Europe

As people all around Europe feel the cost of living rise and see their bank balance ever more squeezed amid energy price rises, we're looking into proposals for ensuring meaningful minimum wages are paid to everyone around the European Union. Some 21 of the 27 EU member states have a…

Benzinga

Let The Jitters End: Bitcoin And Ethereum Are Not Getting Banned In EU After All

The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs has voted against a bill that would outright ban proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO:

Reuters

Mexico lashes out at EU lawmakers for criticizing president's media antagonism

Mexico pilloried EU lawmakers on Thursday after the European Parliament passed a resolution urging President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to tone down his broadsides against the media in a country that has seen a slew of killings of journalists.

The Independent UK

Nazi stickers placed on Parliament offices of two Irish MEPs

Officials at the European Parliament in Strasbourg are investigating after Nazi stickers were placed on the offices of Clare Daly and Mick Wallace.

The Independent UK

EU rapporteur on Ukraine criticises two Irish MEPs for voting down Russia motion

Clare Daly and Mick Wallace were among 13 MEPs to vote against the European Parliament resolution.

Reuters

EU lawmakers to push for ban on new 'golden passports', visas for Russians

The European Parliament is set to approve on Wednesday a report urging the EU to ban golden passport schemes by 2025 and immediately stop the issuance of visas and passports to rich Russians in exchange for investments.

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