Europe News EU Commission working on concerns about Anglo-French migration pact The “Med 5” countries have notified the European Commission on their concerns with the deal, asking if it flouts EU law. 30/06/2025
Europe News EU Parliament sets up working group to scrutinise EU funding to NGOs European People’s Party and far right team up to approve the group, opposed by liberals and leftist parties. 19/06/2025
Europe News EU Parliament seeks extension to time for spending EU post-COVID money MEPs want an 18-month extension to keep financing some projects - the current deadline is August 2026. 18/06/2025
Europe News Exclusive: EU visa rule change set to target Israeli citizens Mechanism to suspend short-stay visa-free travel into the EU has been reformed to include human rights breaches, and Israel could be one of the first countries affected. 18/06/2025
Europe News French MEP Rima Hassan detained in Israel following 'illegal entry' The European lawmaker from France Unbowed, whose parliamentary immunity is not valid outside the EU, was a member of the Freedom Flotilla, which was intercepted by Israeli authorities on Monday. 10/06/2025
Europe News Bulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report The European People's Party withdrew support for the report at the last minute, leaving MEP author Thomas Waitz denouncing intimidation. 04/06/2025
Europe News Plane awkward: How Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron joined the club From US President Gerald Ford's disastrous fall, to Russian President Boris Yeltsin's no-show, powerful political figures have had trouble getting on and off planes 27/05/2025
Europe News EU Parliament Conservatives expel Luxembourgish MEP for trip to Moscow Fernand Kartheiser advocates need for dialogue between EU and Russia, but he crossed 'red line' for European Conservatives and Reformists, say co-presidents. 26/05/2025
Europe News Lobbying scandal related to Huawei: What we know so far Belgian Prosecutors are investigating a corruption case involving the European Parliament and the Chinese tech company 21/05/2025
Europe News European Parliament weighs immunity for 4 MEPs over Huawei probe Prosecutors want to investigate two members from the centre-right EPP, one from the Socialists and one from the centrist Renew group. 21/05/2025
Europe News Brussels seeks easier exits of asylum seekers from the EU The European Commission proposed a revision of the “third safe country” concept, paving the way for agreements similar to the UK-Rwanda asylum partnership. 20/05/2025
Europe News Indigenous Brazilians protest EU-Mercosur deal in European Parliament Indigenous peoples' representatives fear that increased trade with Europe will lead to the agricultural exploitation of their territories 19/05/2025
Europe News European Parliament blocks new EU transparency rules A report meant to implement an EU body for ethical standards was voted down by the European Parliament's committee on constitutional affairs, due to opposition from the EPP and right-wing groups. 14/05/2025
Europe News Valencia flood survivors share experiences with EU officials 'The presidents of the EU institutions were very eager to listen to us,' said the representatives of victims associations. 13/05/2025
Europe News Polish far-right MEPs uncomfortable in Sovereign Nations group The three Polish members of Europe of Sovereign Nations are unhappy with the group’s stance on Russia. But they will not leave it (for now). 13/05/2025
Europe News Pope Leo XIV elected new Catholic Church pontiff Cardinals from around the world have elected the next pontiff, following the late Pope Francis' passing on 21 April. Follow Euronews' live blog for the latest updates. 08/05/2025
Europe News German far-right MEP stripped of immunity over Russian bribe charge Alternative for Germany lawmaker Petr Bystron had his immunity revoked by the European Parliament’s plenary. He described the act as “a targeted political manoeuvre”. 06/05/2025
Europe News European People's Party officials elected as Valencia congress ends Annual congress of the party representing the largest cohort in the European Parliament met in Spanish city blighted by flood six months ago. 29/04/2025
Europe News Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco in EU list of safe countries of origin Asylum requests of migrants coming from EU candidate countries and seven other countries will be assessed in fast-track procedures. 16/04/2025
Europe News EU states' withdrawal from anti-landmine convention sparks controversy Five Baltic states want to leave a convention that prohibits use and production of mines, a move accepted by the European Commission and Parliament. 10/04/2025