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Patriots party backs Le Pen following French court ruling

Messages of support for the National Rally’s founder, along with attacks on the French judicial system, came from her political allies.

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Why is seasonal change of clocks still a political issue in Europe

The daylight saving time has proven difficult to scrap. Meanwhile, time zones do not match solar time in many EU countries.

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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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How Ukraine and EU rearmament are dividing the Italian government

The coalition’s junior partners, The League and Forza Italia, take opposing positions on the war in Ukraine and the European Commission’s plan to build up Europe's security. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is walking a political tightrope

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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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'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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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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Which countries would take part in a 'coalition of the willing'?

France and the UK have floated the idea to send troops on the ground as a guarantee after a potential peace deal. However, so far, not many countries appear to be on board.

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Morocco detains and expels group of MEPs

Spanish lawmaker Isabel Serra, Portuguese Catarina Martins and Jussi Saramo from Finland were detained and subsequently expelled from El Aaiún, the main city of Western Sahara, where they were to carry out a human rights observation mission.

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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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Far-right AfD could join Patriots for Europe after German elections

“It will be interesting to see its electoral score next Sunday," said an MEP from France's Rassemblement National.

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Holocaust survivor: “What Israel is doing is horrible”

Corrie Hermann addressed the European Parliament in Brussels to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day, recalling her father’s history. Pál Hermann, one of the greatest cellists of his era, was killed in a concentration camp, but his cello has survived to this day. Hermann spoke to Euronews.

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European Parliament approves new HQ for border force despite pushback

The Budget Committee greenlit the construction of a new building for €250 million, though leftist MEPs don’t agree

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Migration Commissioner open to EU finance for border walls and fences

The Commission will 'reassess needs' in the protection of borders for the next multi-annual budget, as European People's Party joins right wing forces in asking for financement

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Donald Tusk’s priorities for EU attacked by both left and right

MEPs from the left side of the European Parliament dislike the Polish prime minister’s attitude on migrations and the Green Deal, while Patriots and Conservatives say they don’t trust him.

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EU focus on Mediterranean ignores Canary Island, claims president

Fernando Clavijo met Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner in Strasbourg. “When you close one door, migrants exit from another.”

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New ECR chief Morawiecki seeks stronger ties with European People's Party

'If there is an option to build a coalition with EPP and with the Patriots of Europe we can do so,' former Polish Prime Minister told journalists.

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2024: Top 10 defining moments in the European Parliament

From crucial votes on nature and migration, to powerful speeches and hard debates: the year saw drama and upheaval in the Eurochamber

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Georgian outgoing president calls for immediate EU support

In an interview with Euronews, Salomé Zourabichvili asked EU countries to avoid 'business as usual' with the Georgian government, as 'Russia is experimenting a new form of invasion' in the country.

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