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Greek MEP Eva Kaili released from prison and put under house arrest

Greek MEP Eva Kaili remains charged with participation in a criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

12/04/2023

Europe News

Eva Kaili kept behind bars as prosecutor’s ‘trophy,’ lawyer claims

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Sven Mary said the Belgian authorities have not found any new evidence to justify Eva Kaili's imprisonment.

11/04/2023

Croatia

Why are Croatian MEPs downplaying terrorist and Nazi crimes?

Representatives from Croatia have recently been organising events dedicated to or featuring figures with less-than-stellar reputations. Why?

06/04/2023

Europe News

Debunk: Was an MEP caught snorting cocaine during public meeting?

Euronews fact-checked the claims of whether a European politician was using illegal drugs during a meeting.

05/04/2023

Europe News

European People's Party offices raided by Belgian and German police

"The visit is connected to an ongoing inquiry in Thuringia, Germany," an EPP spokesperson said in a press release provided to Euronews.

04/04/2023

Europe Decoded

Analysis: Sanna Marin's defeat puts European socialists in tight spot

The Finnish election adds a new chapter in a list of electoral defeats by socialist parties, including in Sweden, Italy and France.

04/04/2023

Europe News

'We cannot go back on deals,' Metsola says amid e-fuels standoff

Germany has blocked the final approval of a legislation that will impose a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions on new cars and vans sold after 2035.

23/03/2023

Europe News

MEPs urge Metsola to intervene in standoff with Germany over e-fuels

Germany is demanding an exemption for e-fuels in order to unblock a 2035 ban on combustion engine vehicles.

16/03/2023

Europe News

EU should 'stay alert' after Silicon Valley Bank collapse: McGuinness

"Higher inflation and rising interest rates present different challenges to financial stability," said European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness.

15/03/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: MEPs Kaili and Tarabella ordered to stay in jail

Belgian authorities have released two people involved in the scandal but three remain behind bars.

03/03/2023

Europe News

Over €170,000 seized from Italian MEP, assistants over fraud suspicion

EU prosecutor seizes €170,000 from Italian MEP and assistants over fraud suspicion

27/02/2023

World News

Euroviews. As an MEP, I've been lobbied by the fossil fuel trade. It needs to end

I’ve experienced the fossil fuel industry’s lobbying tactics first-hand, and I’ve seen how they prevent serious action from being taken on climate, MEP Marie Toussaint writes.

25/02/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Eva Kaili to stay in prison despite lawyer's pleas

Eva Kaili has been charged with participation in criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

16/02/2023

Europe News

'We could be faster' with support for Ukraine, MEPs say

MEPs by and large approve of what the bloc has done so far to support Ukraine but they also call for the EU to be faster to deliver weapons and agree on sanctions.

16/02/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Marc Tarabella wants investigating judge dismissed

MEP Marc Tarabella has been charged with participation in a criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

16/02/2023

World News

Euroviews. Austria wants banned Russian reps at an OSCE meeting. We must react

It is impossible to stay indifferent and not react when you see an EU member state acting against the interests and values of the Union, MEP Vlad Gheorghe writes.

16/02/2023

Europe News

Outrage as Enlargement Commissioner is caught calling MEPs 'idiots'

Olivér Várhelyi was heard asking "how many idiots are still left?" during a Q&A session with lawmakers.

15/02/2023

World News

Euroviews. This Valentine’s Day, MEPs want you to own your right to contraception

On a day when love comes to the fore, Europeans should be aware it is time to act and fight for sexual and reproductive rights, MEPs Sophie in ‘t Veld (Renew) and Predrag Fred Matić (S&D) write.

14/02/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Cozzolino arrested in Italy and Tarabella charged

Belgian MEP Marc Tarabella has been charged with participation in a criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

13/02/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: MEP Marc Tarabella arrested by Belgian police

Marc Tarabella's parliamentary immunity was lifted by MEPs earlier this month, paving the way for his arrest.

10/02/2023