Now playing Next Europe News As 2022 ends, here's what some MEPs hope to achieve next year The environment, the energy crisis and defence are likely to be some of the big topics for European lawmakers next year. 19/12/2022
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Now playing Next world news EU Parliament President promises reforms to prevent corruption This comes after the assembly's worst corruption scandal in decades over an alleged attempt by Qatar to buy influence. 15/12/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News Socialist MEPs step down from key roles as corruption scandal widens The socialist group in the European Parliament intends to launch its own inquiry into the corruption case. 13/12/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News Four charged in connection with Qatar corruption scandal at Brussels European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili was arrested by police on Friday amid an anti-corruption operation. 09/12/2022
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Now playing Next Europe News No answers on Pegasus hacking scandal as Spanish spy chief stays mute The head of the National Intelligence Services of Spain, Esperanza Casteleiro, spoke to MEPs on Tuesday from Madrid. 29/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels recommends billions in EU funds be withheld from Hungary The European Commission's assessment is that Budapest has not delivered on its reforms to ensure EU funds are not misappropriated and it has decided to refer the matter to the Council. 24/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU Parliament website under 'external attack' after key Russian vote A European Parliament spokesperson said the outage was linked to an external DDoS attack but did not name a possible culprit. 23/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News European Parliament declares Russia a 'state sponsor of terrorism' MEPs called on EU countries to reduce diplomatic relations with Russia and keep them "to the absolute minimum necessary." 23/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News 'We must keep reforming': EU Parliament marks 70th anniversary Roberta Metsola said the parliament was not perfect and must keep reforming but that she was proud of its achievements. 22/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Canadian campaign on domestic violence triumphs at the Care Awards The Care Awards celebrate the most creative advertising campaigns in the field of social care and enviroment. 16/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News MEPs mull declaring Russia a terrorist state over 'brutal' Ukraine war At least three political groups are discussing draft resolutions that would label the Russian Federation as a terrorist state. 15/11/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU negotiators approve €1 billion bump for next year's budget The 2023 EU budget includes €186.6 billion in planned "commitments" — €1 billion more than initially tabled by the European Commission. 15/11/2022