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European far-right parties scramble to find a stance on the war

The US-Israeli attack that started the war in Iran has left European sovereigntist parties torn between between their usual support for Donald Trump and the fears of their voters at home.

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Five EU countries team up to build return hub for migrants

Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark and Greece are working together to build so-called facilities outside Europe to host irregular migrants who arrive in their territory, a sign of growing momentum for a contentious project.

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No debate on Trump's threats to Spain in the next Parliament session

A debate titled "US threats and sanctions against Spain" was proposed by the Greens and supported by left-wing groups of the European Parliament, but rejected by the others.

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EU Parliament considers invitation to key Iranian opposition leader

A provisional list of opposition figures to be invited to the EU Parliament includes the son of the last Shah, who is endorsed by some MEPs from the right-wing ECR group.

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Spanish FM calls Israel's allegation of standing with Iran 'absurd'

Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares dismissed as "absurd and ridiculous" his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar's remarks about Spain's position on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Von der Leyen to implement Mercosur deal despite MEPs' legal challenge

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen moved Friday to provisionally implement the contentious Mercosur trade deal, defying a judicial review launched by MEPs that had halted the ratification process.

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EU says social fund can be used for cross-border abortion access

The decision comes in reaction to a campaign launched by the citizens' initiative "My Voice, My Choice", which raised 1,124,513 signatures across all 27 EU member states asking for improved access to safe abortions in Europe.

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Left-wing MEPs push Commission to finance abortions in the EU

Signed by 105 MEPs, the letter to Ursula von der Leyen calls for a European fund to ensure effective access to reproductive healthcare, a move one million European citizens have requested.

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No to minute of silence for Quentin Deranque in European Parliament

The death of Quentin Deranque has provoked intense political reactions in France and abroad, only weeks before local elections in which both the far left and the far right are expected to make substantial gains.

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EU-US trade row reignites after Supreme Court ruling

European Parliament negotiators on Monday suspended the EU-US trade pact, as threats from Washington and a US Supreme Court ruling cast doubt over the validity of the 2025 agreement.

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France says Commission lacks 'mandate' to join Board of Peace meeting

Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the Commission "never should have attended" Thursday's meeting in Washington as Commissioner Šuica lacked a "mandate" from European Union leaders.

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EU slams 'unacceptable' Russian and Belarusian flags at Paralympics

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef said he cannot support the reinstatement of the national banners while the assault on Ukraine continues.

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Two-speed Europe could be 'pathway to unity,' Metsola tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said her institution is not opposed to closer EU integration as Mario Draghi called for a 'pragmatic' federation.

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EU is capitulating to the US in trade deal, MEP Bricmont says

In an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today, Greens/EFA group MEP Saskia Bricmont said the trade agreement between the EU and the United States as a "total capitulation", calling for more investments and decoupling from Washington.

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European Parliament to approve EU-US trade deal in two weeks

Representatives of the Parliament's groups have agreed on the conditions for applying the controversial agreement. After the formal vote, negotiations with EU member states will move towards a final text.

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Hungary's Tisza Party breaks ranks with EPP to shake 'puppet' label

Hungary's Tisza Party has defied the EPP group's stance three times in a month, drawing sanctions and internal concern, but ahead of Hungary's April elections, taking a stand could help counter Viktor Orbán's claims the party serves Brussels and not the national interest.

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EU clears way for transfer of asylum seekers to unrelated countries

A legislative change approved by the European Parliament will enable EU states to send asylum seekers to countries with which they have no existing link.

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'EU countries should refrain from joint debt,' MEP Terras says

In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, EPP group's prominent MEP Riho Terras, said that EU member states should refrain from issuing common debt in order to finance their defence spending.

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Exclusive: EU Commission balks at Spain's migrant regularisation plans

The decision by the Spanish government to provide legal status to about half a million undocumented migrants has raised severe disapproval in Brussels, according to officials who spoke with Euronews on condition of anonymity.

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Two EU Commissioners under fire for alleged election campaign involvem

The S&D and Renew Europe groups criticised the participation of commissioners Fitto and Kubilius in an EPP political gathering in Slovenia, claiming it breached internal regulations.

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