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EU lawmakers take aim at Eurovision over 'rigged' televote

A group of European lawmakers has urged Eurovision organisers to release full voting data on this year’s song contest, citing growing concerns over manipulation raised by broadcasters across several countries.

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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.

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Exclusive: EU Parliament to lose caterers as workers fear for jobs

Contract caterer struggled to remain profitable in wake of pandemic leaving employees with concerns for their future.

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza

Activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other people have set sail for Gaza on board a flotilla. The group aims to bring in some aid and raise “international awareness” of the situation in the enclave.

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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.

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MEP back steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers

The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural products, sparking concern among European farmers about the potential fallout.

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MEP and staffer report each other to the police after alleged assault

A physical altercation between a Swedish MEP and a parliamentary staffer has sparked conflicting accounts and formal police reports. The incident, which took place in the European Parliament on Wednesday, is now under internal investigation.

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Climate crisis must be tackled without resorting to degrowth, says MEP

Growth is essential to retaining the European way of life, said the EPP’s Lídia Pereira, responding to claims that the EU must shift its thinking on sustainability.

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MEPs call on European Commission to cut Hungary off from EU funds

Cross-party MEPs demand a complete cut of funds for Hungary, claiming it regressing alarmingly. The European Commission is willing to discuss the use of the budget tool to preserve democracy.

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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

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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.

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EU/US aircraft trade war imminent, key lawmaker warns

The inclusion of Boeing in the Commission’s draft retaliation proposal has raised concerns among some member states over potential countermeasures from Washington targeting Airbus, according to MEP Bernd Lange, chair of the trade committee at the European Parliament.

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Belgium requests lifting of MEP immunity in alleged corruption case

Belgian authorities have requested the European Parliament to revoke the immunity of five MEPs in a corruption probe linked to Huawei, involving alleged money laundering and active corruption.

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EU Parliament to stage urgent debate on Hungary's 'spring clean' law

The Hungary rapporteur of the European Parliament, Tineke Strik, told Euronews that enough of the body's political groups support the debate. The law, once adopted will see foreign funded NGO's and media listed and potentially fined.

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MEPs protest Hungary’s Budapest Pride ban

A cross-party group of MEPs plans to join Budapest Pride despite Hungary’s ban. Organisers and lawmakers urge the European Commission to take legal action, warning of broader risks to civil liberties across the EU.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Venice protest calls for release of aid worker held in Venezuela

A flotilla of 50 boats sailed Venice's Grand Canal demanding the release of Alberto Trentini, an Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November 2024.

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Brussels goofiest gifts: the weird world of EU Parliament gifts

From nude statues to portable radios, flags and football jerseys: the European Parliament’s gift shelf is full of surprises.