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MEPs will meet US counterparts in Texas three days after US elections

A delegation of MEPs travelling to Texas to meet American counterparts three days after the US elections next week is aiming to make first contact with a new regime, whether Trump or Harris wins, according to its members.

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‘Era of government stability is over,’ says EU Parliament President

Roberta Metsola told a bloc beset by weak growth and flimsy coalitions it needs to unite – and suggested Brussels might have got a landmark law on artificial intelligence wrong.

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EPP denies contact with prosecutor over misuse of funds

Reports claim members of the largest group in the European Parliament are involved in the misuse of EU funds.

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The EU Parliament committee where citizens' petitions go unheeded

The European Parliament committee on petitions called PETI is at citizens' disposal for complaints, but it remains almost unknown to many.

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EU Commission’s planned budget link to economic reforms a ‘mistake'

The European Parliament's lead negotiator on the next long-term budget, Siegfried Muresan, told Euronews in an interview how he thinks EU money should be spent after 2027.

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Conquer or be conquered: European countries examine their settlement

Two artworks decorate a building in Brussels, the centre of the European Union, reminding MEPs that First Nations people exist — even in the bloc.

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EU watchdog candidates complain their own recruitment is faulty

Hopefuls to replace Emily O’Reilly probing EU maladministration are discovering what life is like at the sharp end of Brussels bureaucracy.

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'Act prudently': China slams EU Parliament over Taiwan resolution

Beijing has warned the European Parliament to "act prudently" on the issue of Taiwan, saying "it is a red line that must not be crossed."

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Could this weekend be the last time ever the clocks go back?

A group of MEPs is calling for daylight saving time to be abolished given its negative impact on health.

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MEPs denounce China's 'continued military provocations' against Taiwan

China's "unwarranted military exercises" around Taiwan and "attempts to distort history" have been sharply rebuked by MEPs.

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EPP and far right MEPs call to build a wall at the EU border

Right-wing lawmakers voted in favour of funding "external physical barriers" under the EU's 2025 budget, resulting in a majority of MEPs rejecting the Parliament's political declaration usually attached to it.

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European Parliament softens stance on overhaul of medical device rules

Timetable for reforms of rules affecting medical devices not defined after calls for thorough impact assessment.

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EU Parliament and Council clash over €1.52bn cuts to 2025 budget

'The EU budget cannot be a prisoner of interest rates by reducing our programmes,' said leading lawmaker Victor Negrescu, as MEPs signalled clear opposition to proposed cuts setting stage for tense negotiations over the EU budget for 2025.

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COP29: MEPs tough on climate finance, vague on fossil fuel phase-out

A cross-party compromise saw MEPs agree weak wording on the future of coal, oil and gas, but strong support for getting major polluters like China to contribute to a global support scheme for poorer nations, and sharp criticism of the choice of Azerbaijan as host country.

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MEPs approve €35bn loan for Ukraine with some far-right support

The proposed loan for Ukraine split the far-right Patriots for Europe (PfE) group, with some of its members voting in favour and others against.

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New AI tool makes the European Parliament’s history easier to access

The European Parliament and OpenAI rival Anthropic have teamed up to make exploring the continent’s archives faster.

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How should EU react to North Korean involvement in Ukraine war?

Authorities in Seoul say that North Korea has already deployed 1,500 special forces troops to Russia. What should the EU do in response to this development?

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Ukraine aid, Middle East and budget - this week in the Parliament

The European Parliament is in for a busy week in Strasbourg, with key issues like the budget, migration, Ukraine, and conflicts in the Middle East set to dominate discussions. Expect fiery debates among MEPs, along with the presentation of two major awards for human rights and journalism.

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French MPs are putting pressure on France over Mercosur deal

As a deal with Mercosur countries looms, French MPs in Strasbourg and Paris ramp up pressure on France over environmental and agricultural concerns.

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Far right decry vote after Musk fails to make Sakharov Award shortlist

Far right MEPs who nominated the billionaire for the prestigious award cast doubt on the voting process after Musk failed to make the final cut.