brussels bureau Governments using Pegasus spyware should be held responsible, says MEP Hungary was among the governments found to use the spy tech and the German government has since admitted the federal police service also used the spyware. 09/09/2021
world news European Parliament votes to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics The European Parliament voted to boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics over continuing allegations of human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims and pro-democracy activists. 09/07/2021
World MEPs demand Brussels break global deadlock over Antarctica protection In a resolution passed on Thursday, MEPs overwhelmingly called on the Commission to demand the intensification of bilateral and multilateral efforts in order to reach an agreement over the creation of two so-called Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). 08/07/2021
Green News EU countries could be forced to take biodiversity seriously MEPs demand binding targets to protect wildlife and humans as new biodiversity strategy is adopted by 515 votes to 90. 09/06/2021
brussels bureau EU lawmakers return to Strasbourg after more than a year A plenary session hasn't been held in the eastern French city since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 07/06/2021
brussels bureau MEPs vote to freeze controversial EU-China investment deal MEPs deplore the sanctions that Beijing has imposed on five of their colleagues and refuse to open the debate for ratification as long as the punitive measures remain in place. 20/05/2021
Europe 'We have a deal': EU to cut emissions by 'at least 55%' by 2030 The announcement comes on the eve of an international climate summit hosted by US President Joe Biden. 21/04/2021
brussels bureau European Parliament to announce result of Puigdemont immunity vote If MEPs strip the former leader of Catalonia of his special protection, he could be extradited to Spain and face trial. 08/03/2021
View MEPs must vote against lifting Carles Puigdemont's immunity | View MEPs will on Monday (March 8) vote on whether to lift the parliamentary immunity of their Catalan colleagues Carles Puigdemont, Toni Comín and Clara Ponsatí. 08/03/2021
brussels bureau MEPs grill AstraZeneca's CEO Soriot over COVID vaccine delivery delays "How is it possible that you have no clue?" said Finnish MEP Silvia Modig, who called Soriot a "piece of soap" over his alleged conflicting statements in recent weeks. 25/02/2021
Climate These three millennials are fighting for climate solutions in Europe They might be 'Gen Z', but these youngsters are the future of a green EU. 18/02/2021
