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Agreement on new EU minimum wage law reached in Brussels

EU countries will have to determine their minimum wage based on a basket of household goods and services – taking into consideration the gross median wage.

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Von der Leyen defends controversial approval of Polish recovery plan

MEPs urged the Commission to withhold payments until all judicial reforms are carried out.

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Macron warns against humiliating Russia over war in Ukraine

The French president was speaking on Europe Day in Strasbourg at the closing ceremony of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

World

'People like Europe, they have a European dream', says Guy Verhofstadt

The Global Conversation speaks to Belgium MEP Guy Verhofstadt about what he thinks needs to be done to build a strong European Union for the future.

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Italian PM calls for changes to EU treaties amid Ukraine war

Mario Draghi told MEPs on Tuesday that unanimity on foreign policy decisions needs to be revised.

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Europe's week: Fresh sanctions human trafficking & Hungary latest woes

The EU will now target imports of Russian coal in a bid to weaken Moscow's war machine.

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EU's spending since war began: Russian energy €35bn; Ukraine aid €1bn

The "gigantic difference" reflects the need for the EU to become independent from Russian fossil fuels, the bloc's foreign policy chief said.

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EU lawmakers back new rules to trace crypto transfers

Draft EU legislation aims to trace crypto transactions in the same way as traditional money transfers. The industry is not pleased.

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Gathering in support of Ukraine in front of the European Parliament

Gathering in support of Ukraine in front of the European Parliament

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Ukrainian writer pays tribute to resilience of her country's women

The acclaimed novelist with a doctorate in aesthetics addressed MEPs in Strasbourg on International Women's Day.

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European Parliament gives standing ovation for Ukrainian President

MEPs in Brussels give Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a standing ovation after his speech via a video call in European Parliament

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Euroviews. EU parliament to investigate use of NSO Group's Pegasus spyware

The European Parliament is setting up a rare committee of inquiry into the Pegasus spyware scandal.

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European Parliament president promises solidarity with Ukraine

Roberta Metsola told Euronews that “dictators” would not divide the continent, calling for unity in face of attempts to destabilise the European Union.

Economy

Public health key priority for EU citizens, reveals poll

The survey was carried out between November and December last year.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: New EU parliament president as Russian tensions persist

Here's a look at the top stories in European Union politics this week.

Europe News

Euroviews. What is the EU Digital Services Act and how will it impact Big Tech?

MEPs agreed a draft set of measures aimed at helping to tackle illegal content, as well as ensuring that platforms are held accountable for their secretive algorithms.

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Metsola on abortion: 'My position is the EU Parliament's position'

In an interview with Euronews, the newly elected President of the European Parliament vowed to respect the hemicycle's majority opinion on abortion.

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Roberta Metsola elected EP president

Roberta Metsola was elected president of the European Union Parliament on Tuesday for a 2½-year term, following the death of David Sassoli last week.

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What happens now after the death of David Sassoli?

A race that was once seen as predetermined is suddenly wide open. Here are 4 leading candidates

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MEPs hold minute's silence to honour David Sassoli

European Parliament ministers gathered for a moment of silence to honour EP President David Sassoli who died on Tuesday morning.