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What do MEPs think of von der Leyen's State of the Union speech?

Euronews speaks with Members of the European Parliament to see how they feel about the many proposals and priorities that von der Leyen outlined during her annual speech.

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Brussels must stand up to Poland and Hungary on rule of law, says MEP

Dutch liberal MEP Sophie in 't Veld told Euronews that action needs to be taken against Hungary and Poland before it is too late.

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EU adopts temporary rules to detect and report online child abuse

The legislation which aims to protect children more effectively from sexual abuse and exploitation when using webmail, chat and messaging services, was backed by MEPs, with 537 voting in favour, 133 against and 24 abstaining.

Poland

Polish man charged with spying for Russia at EU parliament

"The suspect’s activities were in line with Russian information warfare activities aimed at weakening the position of Poland within the EU and in the international arena." a spokesman for Poland’s security services said on Thursday.

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MEPs want Brussels to act over Czech PM's alleged conflict of interest

MEPs have voted overwhelmingly to issue proceedings against the Czech Republic's prime minister for breaches of EU law concerning an alleged conflict of interest.

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Romanian documentary Collective wins European film award

"This is an award, most of all, for the victims and the families for whom justice has still not been served in Romania five years later," said director Alexander Nanau

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Belarus sanctions likely to be approved later this month, says EU

MEPs debated the situation in Belarus with the EU's High Representative Josep Borrell on Tuesday.

World News

Euroviews. Green Deal: the silent revolution transforming Europe’s economy

"If we succeed, we will have set up a new model of growth and prosperity that may inspire the rest of our international partners," argues MEP Pascal Canfin.

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Does greenwashing threaten to derail the EU's climate ambitions?

Greenwashing is the deceptive marketing method that makes people believe the advertised products, services or projects are environmentally friendly, when, in fact, they are not.

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Lukashenko is 'turning Belarus into the North Korea of Europe'

"Lukashenko is turning my country into the North Korea of Europe: non-transparent, unpredictable and dangerous."

Cult

New exhibit reveals details on French icon Simone Veil's life

The exhibition at Paris's Hotel de Ville features previously unpublished documents about the life of Simone Veil

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EU-Turkey relations at 'historic low point,' MEPs warn

EU-Turkey relations have deteriorated so much that Brussels needs to profoundly reassess them, MEPs said in an unusually tough report adopted on Wednesday.

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EU leadership 'crucial' in dealing with migration, says UN chief

European Union leadership is key if migration into the bloc is to be dealt with effectively, according to the United Nations' refugee chief.

France

Young people present future visions on Europe Day in Strasbourg

Europe Day has been celebrated in Strasbourg with young people presenting their visions for the future of the bloc

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EU Parliament pushes for free PCR tests ahead of green pass

The European Parliament wants EU countries to ensure free-of-charge testing and exempt green pass-holders from additional travel restrictions.

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Senior MEP 'deeply offended' by chair gaffe in Turkey

The diplomatic gaffe caused uproar and comes with gender equality in the spotlight in Turkey after the country pulled out of a treaty aimed at stopping domestic violence.

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EU-China: Sanctions, threats and boycotts see relations decline

Relations between the bloc and Beijing have taken a sudden turn for the worse after Brussels coordinated sanctions with its Western allies.

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MEPs vote to declare EU a 'freedom zone' for LGBT people

It's a response to more than 100 municipalities in Poland declaring themselves zones free of LGBT people and ideology.

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Forests must be protected for 'people, planet and prosperity,' says UN

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on people and governments to increase their efforts to protect forests and support forest communities, in order to achieve global sustainability goals.

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MEPs to personally investigate Frontex amid pushback allegations

Members of the European Parliament will conduct a fact-finding mission to shed light on the accusations surrounding the EU's border control agency.