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MEPs call for better funding to integrate and support Roma communities

A resolution has urged member states to address the poverty and discrimination faced by Roma people.

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"Women, life, freedom": MEP cuts hair to stand with Iranian women

This is the moment a Swedish MEP cut her hair in the European Parliament to show solidarity with anti-government protesters in Iran.

Uganda

Uganda condemns EU resolution slamming oil pipeline

Uganda slammed a resolution by the European Union’s Parliament calling for a halt to extractive activities in protected ecosystems in an oil pipeline project.

Hungary

Hungary faces EU judgement day that could hammer its economy

Hungary is facing a reckoning with Brussels over corruption concerns, which could cost Budapest billions in EU funding and hit its ailing economy.

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'It's a joke', says Orbán after MEPs declare Hungary an 'autocracy'

"The only reason we don’t laugh at it is because we’re bored of it," the Hungarian Prime Minister said in reaction to the European Parliament's report.

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Hungary is no longer a full democracy, MEPs say in new resolution

MEPs argue a lack of decisive EU action has led to a "breakdown in democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights" in Hungary.

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State of the EU: Six takeaways from Ursula von der Leyen's speech

The European Commission president spoke about the Ukraine war, energy reform, fight against corruption and the reform of common fiscal rules.

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EU Parliament slapped with complaint over 'backroom deal' for top job

Two NGOs said the deal to appoint Alessandro Chiocchetti as the Parliament's new secretary general was "unacceptable" and "sordid."

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Sanna Marin: 'We will survive Russia's blackmail and the long winter'

Speaking before the European Parliament, the Finnish Prime Minister discussed the Ukraine war, the energy crisis and the rule of law.

Europe Decoded

State of the Union: What's the story behind the EU's keynote speech?

Delivered by the president of the European Commission, the EU's State of the Union speech marks the official start of the new legislative year.

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Ukrainian PM urges EU to stand firm against Russia

Denys Shmyhal was in Brussels on Monday for the meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council.

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MEPs' joint letter calls on Serbia to revoke EuroPride cancellation

The European 145 lawmakers signing the statement said that "awarding EuroPride to Belgrade was and remains the right decision."

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Brussels 'must stop EU-based Russians being extradited home'

Bulgarian MEP Radan Kanev made the plea over the case of Alexey Alchin, who burned his Russian passport in protest at the Ukraine war and is now wanted on tax evasion charges back home.

Europe Decoded

Here are the issues MEPs say matter most for Europe

European lawmakers are worried about rising energy prices and a possible gas shortage next year.

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Watch: What do MEPs think about abortion rights in Europe?

Euronews asks lawmakers if they think the latest ruling from the US Supreme Court could have spill-over effects in Europe.

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European lawmakers demand that abortion be an EU fundamental right

European lawmakers condemned the US Supreme Court ruling that ended constitutional right to abortion.

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MEPs back EU plan to label nuclear and gas investments as 'green'

Shouts of "traitors" and jeers could be heard as the result of the vote was revealed.

Europe Decoded

Why move to label nuclear and gas as 'green' is so controversial

The plan, known as taxonomy, aims to make it clear to investors what can legitimately be called green.

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MEP Awards: Meet this year's winners for best EU lawmakers

The annual ceremony honours lawmakers across the political spectrum for their legislative and political work.

Europe Decoded

Melilla massacre prompts international calls for investigation

MEPs, the African Union and an UN committee have demanded a prompt inquiry into the fatal border crossing.