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Is non-alcoholic wine no longer a taboo in Europe?

The EU has proposed a new wine package supporting the non-alcoholic wine market.

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MEPs who signed Huawei-linked 5G letter deny payments

Five MEPs who signed a letter on 5G reported to be at the centre of a corruption probe have told Euronews they received no payments from Chinese tech firm Huawei.

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EU basks in all-time high citizen approval rate amid tense geopolitics

The European Union has achieved its highest-ever approval rating, with 74% of those surveyed in the latest Eurobarometer believing their country benefits from EU membership.

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Brussels, my love? A democratic Syria - realistic or just a pipe dream

In this edition of our talk show from Brussels, the participants discuss the new beginning in Syria, the continuation of diplomacy in Ukraine and the allegations of bribery in connection with the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

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Five people charged in corruption probe linked to Huawei

The Belgian Federal Public Prosecutor said on Tuesday that four people have been charged with active corruption and criminal organisation, and one person has been charged with money laundering.

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What rules apply to lobbying the European Parliament?

A fresh corruption investigation hit the European Parliament this week as arrests were made by the Belgian authorities and the offices of Chinese telco Huawei were searched. But what are the rules lobbying in the European Parliament?

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Huawei lobbyists barred temporarily from the European Parliament

A temporary ban will be in place until the end of the investigation carried out by Belgian prosecutor over alleged corruption case

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Parliament assistants' offices probe in alleged Huawei bribery case

Belgian judicial authorities sealed two offices of parliamentary assistants on Thursday as part of the latest corruption investigation in the European Parliament.

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European Parliament sidelined from new 'rearm Europe’ plan

Some MEPs deplored the Commission's use of Article 122 of the Treaty to avoid a vote on the newly proposed €150 billion instrument for defence funding. Others are less concerned.

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European Parliament mulls seizure of Russian assets to help Ukraine

The total amount of frozen money is more than the entire aid provided to Ukraine by the EU over the three- year war. But taking it is not without risk.

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EU's top court annuls Parliament fine over harassment allegations

The General Court has annulled the finding of harassment and the subsequent fine of €3,380 imposed on former Liberal MEP Monica Semedo by the European Parliament's President Roberta Metsola in 2023.

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'Waste of money': Former Italian PM Conte against EU rearmament plan

In an interview to Euronews, Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte said that the Commission “is exaggerating the Russian threat” to boost military expenditure

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EU Parliament approves new offices in Moldova and Albania

The European parliament approved the establishment of new offices in Moldova and Albania on Monday, 10 March, in an attempt to boost its presence in Southeastern and Eastern Europe.

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From Ukraine to migration - four European Parliament debates to follow

Military aid to Ukraine, migrant returns and reduction of bureaucracy on the table for MEPs.

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Belgian prosecutor seeks immunity waiver for two more Socialist MEPs

MEPs Alessandra Moretti and Elisabetta Gualmini enmeshed in the corruption scandal that rocked the Parliament in 2022

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Big tech, banking: Who are the biggest spenders on EU lobbying?

The world’s largest companies and trade associations from the big tech, banking, energy, and chemicals/agri sectors have significantly increased their EU lobbying budgets in recent years.

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Housing crisis: EU can do 'much more' than build new homes, says MEP

In less than a decade, average house prices have risen by 48% across the EU. The European Parliament's has set up a new committee to tackle the crisis, and its chair Irene Tinagli told Euronews there is plenty of room for manoeuvre.

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Alternative for Germany has sights on power despite firewall - MEP

Far-right German MEP René Aust speaks to Euronews three days before Germans vote in an election considered pivotal for the country’s future.

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German far-right party ‘ready to talk to almost everyone’ after vote

The head of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) delegation in the European Parliament, René Aust, is counting on at least 21% of the votes in Sunday’s general election, but played down suggestions it might leave Europe of Sovereign Nations for larger Patriots for Europe group

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Polish EU Presidency and MEPs: No peace without backing of Ukrainians

In joint statement, MEPs said that no peace in Ukraine can be negotiated without the full participation of Ukraine’s government and the backing of its people.