Hungary EU Parliament vote to punish Hungary over alleged flouting of democratic rules It's the first time the European legislature triggered the so-called Article 7 procedure against an EU member state 12/09/2018
Europe News EU lawmakers back controversial copyright reforms It means the contentious changes are a step closer to becoming law. 12/09/2018
Europe News Socialist MEP tells Orban his is the 'most corrupt government in EU' Heated debate in European parliament on Hungary 11/09/2018
Europe News "He lost touch with the citizens of Europe" Previewing Juncker's last major speech at the helm of the EU Commission 11/09/2018
World Hungarian PM Viktor Orban to take part in European Parliament debate ahead of crucial vote Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, is going to take part in a European Parliament debate about the "Sargentini" report, ahead of crucial vote on Wednesday. 11/09/2018
Hungary What does the Sargentini report accuse Hungary of? In a draft report, Dutch Green MEP Judith Sargentini accused Orbán's government of posing a "systemic threat" to the EU's fundamental principles and compelled her contemporaries to support her recommendation to launch the little-used Article 7. 10/09/2018
Hungary Euroviews. Fidesz's future, Article 7 - Two questions to Hungarian MEPs | View SZANYI: “I can only hope that finally the EPP leaders will prove to have sufficient political will, and leverage on Orbán to respect European values.” MOLNÁR: “I believe that the EPP should have launched the exclusion of Fidesz from its community a long time ago.” 10/09/2018
Europe News What's on MEPs' minds as they head back to Brussels? With their summer holidays now over, MEPs are back in their business suits heading to Brussels for another term at the European Parliament. We caught up with some MEPs to find out what their plans were for the coming term. 03/09/2018
Europe News The new grassroot movements looking to shake-up EU elections "We want to come up with an approach that is completely innovative, that has not been seen in politics" 25/07/2018
Belgium Meet the MEPs who earn €100,000-a-year from second jobs Ten MEPs raked in more than €100,000-a-year on average from second jobs and outside earnings, a new report has claimed. 10/07/2018
France The EU’s ‘anti-meme’ law explained as MEPs reject it EU lawmakers have rejected the fast-tracking of a piece of legislation that critics say would significantly damage internet freedom. 05/07/2018
Europe News MEPs join interpreters in strike action Interpreters staging a series of planned strikes disrupted the plenary in Strasbourg as MEPs showed solidarity with their protests for better working conditions. 03/07/2018
Europe News Artists bring copyright fight to European Parliament Artists want to be paid their dues, but digital defenders fear online censorship under the new EU copyright directive currently being put to MEPs. A decisive vote on the next steps towards becoming law is expected this week. 03/07/2018
Europe News Getting a fair slice of EU copyright cake As the EU celebrates bloc's cultural heritage, a fierce political debate rages over tougher copyright plans 26/06/2018
France Le Pen ordered to repay €300,000 to European Parliament The EU's second highest tribunal has rejected a bid by Marine Le Pen to overturn a ruling about misuse of funds. 19/06/2018
Europe News MEPs renew call for diplomatic boycott of World Cup Move wins support of around 60 politicians from 16 member states 14/06/2018
World News 234 bottles of champagne? Right-wing MEPs asked to explain expenses A right-wing group in the European Parliament has been told to justify excessive spending totalling €427,000 in 2016 29/05/2018
Europe News European politicians express anger at lack of bite during Zuckerberg h Facebook's boss accused of evasion while EP leaders' choice of format for question and answer session slammed as inadequate. 23/05/2018
Europe News European Parliament marks year to go before new elections As countdown to poll begins new statistics suggest voter fatigue with the EU, and some voters' willingness to listen to old siren voices as populist parties rise. 23/05/2018