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EU Parliament rejects member states’ first draft of long-term budget

EU lawmakers called the document “insufficient” and criticised proposed spending cuts of €32.8 billion. Because the budget requires Parliament’s approval, pressure is mounting to reach an agreement by the end of 2026.

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Italian MEP loses immunity in Huawei corruption investigation

The European Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello, who is under investigation in an alleged scandal of corruption and illicit lobbying practices by tech company Huawei.

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MEPs approve EU-US trade deal despite Trump’s new trade war threats

The agreement removes EU tariffs on US goods while accepting a 15 percent levy in the other direction.

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Air passengers to enjoy free cabin bags as decade-long EU talks end

Airlines argue that if the sector is required to comply with stricter compensation and financial rules, ticket prices will inevitably go up.

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European Parliament tests new rules to avoid empty seats

The European Parliament is testing new rules to avoid empty seats during the debates and engage more with the Commissioners. MEPs often miss discussions due to conflicting political activity.

The Ring

World Cup: Has Trump already ruined the vibes? MEPs debate in The Ring

The World Cup is on, the single biggest sport event of the year, followed by millions of people around the world. So far, the vibes are strangely subdued. Ticket sales and hotel bookings are below expectations and immigration issues are making headlines - especially in the US.

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Hungary submits revised EU recovery plan as MEPs demand transparency

Hungary has submitted its revised Recovery and Resilience Plan to unlock billions of frozen EU funds, but MEPs are keen to make sure the post-Orbán disbursement can be properly scrutinised.

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EU migration rules kick in, but enforcement is already in doubt

Two years after it was signed, the EU's Pact on Migration and Asylum takes effect this Friday, and the gap between promise and delivery is already wide. Will it hold? Watch the video.

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EPP chief warns of EU-China trade war

Countries like France are pushing for a tougher stance against Beijing, arguing that Chinese overproduction is straining an already struggling European economy.

The Ring

What can the EU's Ukraine diplomacy achieve? MEPs in The Ring

Is Moscow deliberately escalating the war in Ukraine? The increasing number of Russian drone incursions into European airspace has left the EU struggling to come up with a swift response. Is more defense spending the right answer? And what to do with the money?

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US tariff threats over forced labour 'unjustified', Commission says

The EU hit back at US threats of fresh tariffs over forced labour, saying its rules are among the most stringent in the world for banning imports and exports of goods linked to forced labour.

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EU vs China: Can Europe break its supply chain dependence?

Brussels wants new rules that would make European companies spread out their supply chains rather than rely on a single main supplier. The EU says its trade relationship with China is now "unsustainable." Watch the video.

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Is the EU betting on a ‘one-ticket’ plan to make rail like flying?

The European Commission is proposing a “one journey, one ticket” system to make cross-border rail travel as simple to book as flying. Is this a bid to close the gap with low-cost airline travel?

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Can the EU make cross-border train travel as simple as a flight?

The European Commission has presented its plan to allow passengers to book multi-operator rail journeys with a single ticket, a single contract, and unified passenger rights. How can the EU simplify rail travel? Watch the video.

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Fact-check: 'Claqueurs' not paid to back Merkel at European Parliament

Some MEPs and online users claimed that guests who attended and applauded former German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a ceremony at the European Parliament were staged attendees. They weren’t.

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EU's largest party threatens to sanction MEP for appearing with far right

The European People’s Party is considering sanctions against its MEP Branko Grims after he took part in an event alongside far-right lawmakers. “It is the most normal thing,” he told Euronews, pointing to growing alignment on migration issues among right-wing political forces.

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The EU simplified its toughest AI law: what changed and why it matters

EU lawmakers have agreed to simplify the bloc’s landmark AI Act. Supporters call it a pragmatic fix to cut red tape, while critics see a concession to Big Tech. What is changing and what could it mean for businesses and citizens?

The Ring

More money for the military in Europe - to do what?

Is higher defense spending in Europe a strategic investment or a random act to please Donald Trump? That's this week's topic of The Ring featuring MEPs Marc Botenga and Lukas Mandl as opponents.

Europe Today

Newsletter: Breakthrough on EU-US trade deal

Also in this newsletter: UK Minister of State for Trade, Chris Bryant, tells Europe Today the UK and EU are inching closer to a deal on steel, and we break down why the EU's envoy for talks with Russia could be the job from hell.

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The EU simplifies the AI Act and bans ‘nudifier’ apps

The EU is simplifying its landmark AI Act until 2027 while fast-tracking a ban on ‘nudifier’ apps after fake explicit images of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni circulated online. Watch the video!