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Algeria blasts EU for condemning arrest of author Boualem Sansal

Algerian lawmakers accused the European Parliament of political inference. They have also cast doubt on whether their motivations had to do with French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal's well-being or “harming the image of Algeria.”

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EPP rejects Bardella’s proposal to temporarily suspend EU Green Deal

"If we go bankrupt, no one will care about the natural environment in the world anymore," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said last week in Strasbourg.

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Israel cancels minister’s Brussels trip citing security threats

The unusual move comes after relatives of Israeli hostages protested against plans for minister Chikli to speak at a holocaust memorial event in the European Parliament.

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Hostage families urge MEPs to ‘reconsider’ invite to Israeli minister

A letter seen by Euronews claims Israeli diaspora minister Amichai Chikli’s opposition to the hostage-ceasefire deal and “support” for far-right European politicians make him an “inappropriate” keynote speaker.

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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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Use of EU funds to lobby MEPs was ‘inappropriate’, commissioner says

The conservative European People’s Party (EPP) has questioned the use of public funds for campaigns they say run against the EU’s own interests. The Commission says it’s fixed the problem, but some see it as part of a wider attack on environmental campaigners.

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Trump migration crackdown could be 'new burden' for Europe - ICMPD

Michael Spindelegger, the director of the intergovernmental organization International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) told Euronews how Trump’s crackdown on immigration, including at the southern border of Mexico, could have consequences for Europe.

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Tusk calls for an 'armed' Europe and rails against the Green Deal

In a speech before the European Parliament, Donald Tusk called for a major boost in Europe's defence spending and a "critical review" of the Green Deal.

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With Trump in power, Europe may buy LNG, planes, and cut car tariffs

Bernd Lange, the president of the European Parliament’s trade committee, told Euronews how Europe could negotiate with US president Donald Trump if tariffs hit on European goods.

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MEPs urge Commission to act on Musk's interventions

In a letter sent to the President of the European Commission, a number of MEPs express their concern at alleged abuses committed by X’s owner Elon Musk and call on the European executive to apply the DSA.

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What role for the EU in Israeli-Hamas ceasefire?

The EU played no role in negotiations, but might take a role in implementing the ceasefire, according to experts.

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EU enlargement to remain 'merit-based' says commissioner

Marta Kos, the EU’s Commissioner for Enlargement has said any expansion of the Union will be based on merit rather than geopolitics, and must serve existing Member States as well as future ones.

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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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7 of Le Pen’s most outrageous moments from 35 years in the EU Parliament

As the father of European far-right politics passes away, Euronews looks back at his most shocking moments during his time as a Member of the European Parliament.

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Tech policy in 2025 - 14 movers and shakers to watch for in Europe

If 2023 and 2024 saw serial EU digital rules developed, 2025 clearly promises to be the year of enforcement. The EU election last June reshuffled the Brussels political landscape, and while some key figures of influence remain in place, others have emerged.

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Will 2024 fears become reality in 2025?

Fears and uncertainties of 2024 might come to reality in 2025, with re-election of Donald Trump as US president as a major game changer for Brussels.

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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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Threatened with expulsion, two Bulgarian MEPs leave Renew group

Following Renew's decision to exclude the Bulgarian Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), its two members within Renew have announced their decision to leave the group, staying loyal to their party.

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Incoming ECR President Morawiecki: 'We shall defeat Mordor'

Incoming ECR President Mateusz Morawiecki this week stated in a meeting with Giorgia Meloni that he aims to "defeat Mordor". Euronews spoke to him regarding his real-life definition of the fictional evil empire.

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New European Parliament health committee to start work in 2025

The European Parliament greenlit a new stand-alone committee focusing solely on health, which will begin working next year.