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European Parliament condemns Zelenskyy for UPA diplomatic row

A resolution on Ukraine’s accession to the EU defines the choice as an “unnecessary and unprovoked escalation” by the Ukrainian president, reigniting Warsaw–Kyiv tensions.

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EU Parliament triggers procedure to ban AfD's EU Party

Europe of Sovereign Nations will now face a process that could see it stripped of its status as a European political party, losing funding in the process. Far-right MEPs from other groups opposed the decision.

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Free cabin luggage and delay compensation approved by EU Parliament

Lawmakers gave the final green light to the revised regulation after a decade of talks with EU countries. Airlines argue the new rules will inevitably lead to higher ticket prices. Passenger associations say rights have been upheld.

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European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino

A letter circulating in the European Parliament calls for an investigation into whether pressure from the US administration influenced FIFA's decision to reverse American striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. Belgium went on to rout Team USA 4-1 in a resounding victory.

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EU to extend message-scanning regime to detect child abuse online

The legislation has been dubbed "chat control" by its critics, due to its privacy implications, particularly on end-to-end encrypted communications.

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EU Parliament to launch procedure to ban far-right ESN party

Most of the political groups are expected to approve a process that could lead to stripping the far-right Europe of Sovereign Nations of its status as a European political party and consequent funding.

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'We cannot kill our industry due to climate change,' Weber says

European People's Party President Manfred Weber has told Euronews that EU climate policies must be "reasonable from a business perspective" and has criticised Spain's large-scale plan to regularise undocumented migrants.

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Prosecutors raid EU far-right offices over alleged misuse of funds

Raids were underway in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium as part of a probe into the alleged misuse of European parliament funds by the former far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group.

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EU countries consider risky move to revive message-scanning regime

The proposed detection regime for child sexual abuse material was rejected by the European Parliament in March, and reviving it could derail talks on a longer-term law.

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Cate Blanchett launches free tool to protect identity from AI

The acclaimed Australian actor presented her Human Consent Registry at the European Parliament. The tool allows people to protect their likeness from being used by AI.

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Digital euro expected to launch by 2029 after EU backing

The digital currency is expected to launch by 2029, in a push to bolster European autonomy in payments away from the dominance of the US dollar.

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Can Europe compete economically with US and China? MEPs on The Ring

From Artificial Intelligence to rare minerals, from Trump's tariffs to China's cheap exports - in this edition MEPs Jörgen Walborn (EPP) and Lina Gálvez (S&D) talk about the global economic challenges that lie ahead and that impact all of us in Europe.

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EU Parliament approves 'strictest-ever' migration law

The European Parliament gave the final green light to a new EU law allowing controversial return hubs outside the bloc and home searches, as conservatives voted with far-right groups to pass the legislation.

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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.

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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.