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US seen no proof Russian opposition leader Navalny was poisoned: Trump

"I think it's sad, it's tragic. It's terrible. It shouldn't happen. We haven't had any proof yet. But I will take a look," Trump said on Russian opposition leader Navalny's poisoning.

World News

MEPs express concern over Strasbourg move amid French COVID-19 spike

Some MEPs say the EU Parliament's monthly move from Brussels to Strasbourg is risky given the coronavirus pandemic.

Belarus

'Are you looking for a bloodbath?': Spanish MEP blasts Tsikhanouskaya

Spanish MEP Manu Pineda blasted Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, asking her if she would accept sanctions against those who didn't vote for her.

Poland

Senior Polish MEP under investigation over travel expenses

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) confirmed to Euronews that they had sent an investigation report, containing judicial recommendations, to Poland in May 2019.

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World News

Watch back: EU Parliament will make 'certain corrections' to budget

David Sassoli said the EU parliament was pleased with the EU recovery package but would improve on the budget.

World News

European Parliament condemns racism in the US and Europe

The European Parliament passed a resolution in the wake of the racial justice protests that have spread from the US to Europe following the death of George Floyd

Europe News

‘I was very moved’: MEP on applause after racism debate speech

MEPs applauded Pierrette Herzberger-Fofana after her address on Wednesday in which she claimed police had humiliated her during an incident in Brussels.

World News

Brexit: France revives spectre of no-deal as EU-UK trade talks stall

The clock is ticking, says France, while the EU's Michel Barnier warns the UK will have to play by some of its rules if it wants a trade deal: "It cannot have the best of both worlds."

Poland

MEPs call for 'decisive action' over rule of law in Poland

Brussels has long voiced concerns over the threats to judicial independence in Poland but the European Council has not taken any formal action to suspend the country's voting rights.

Romania

Euroviews. The EU cannot afford to keep Romania in quarantine when it reopens the Schengen zone ǀ View

Any postponement of Romania's full entry into the Schengen Area is no longer technical, but a political decision about what Europe means and what Europe is.

World News

MEPs call for €2 trillion ‘recovery plan’ to rebuild the economy

MEPs have made their demands clear. Now the ball is in the European Commission's court.

Europe News

EU Commission President offers 'heartfelt apology' to Italy, as MEPs debate coronavirus response

"Too many were not there on time when Italy needed a helping hand at the very beginning" von der Leyen admitted during a debate with MEPs over the EU's coronavirus response.

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European Parliament in Strasbourg could become COVID-19 testing centre

EU chiefs have made the European Parliament in Strasbourg available to French authorities to use as a COVID-19 testing centre

Europe News

Watch again: Sassoli speaks amid tense EU budget summit

EU leaders are arguing in Brussels over the bloc's spending plan for the next seven years.

Europe News

Tens of thousands still at risk from FGM as EU calls for action

MEPs voted overwhelmingly to support a resolution calling for an end to female genital mutilation and to provide care to survivors.

United Kingdom

EU chief: UK should be ‘more ambitious over post-Brexit trade

The European Commission president addressed the European Parliament’s first post-Brexit session in Strasbourg.

Moldova

Euroviews. Ion Chicu: Moldova in safe hands ǀ View

With pragmatism, competence and attention for long-term reforms and investments directed towards better living standard for every Moldovan, we can show that Moldova means business. I invite you to be not only a witness, but also a partner in our quest for positive transformation.

Europe News

'Dark Waters': Hollywood's warning to Europe

Dark Waters tells the real life story of an American lawyer, who takes on one of the world's biggest chemical companies convinced they are knowingly polluting the local drinking water. It’s lead star Mark Ruffalo was in Brussels telling MEPs that he fears that the same could be happening here.

Europe News

Coronavirus: MEPs call for coordinated response as EU tally rises

Greater accountability regarding Chines food imports is needed, MEPs say.

World

Project shows how EU Citizens in UK still fear discrimination

‘In Limbo' is a project that collates the experiences of foreign citizens in both the United Kingdom and in the European Union. The project has resulted in the publication of two books: In Limbo: Brexit Testimonies from EU citizens in the UK and In Limbo Too: Brexit Testimonies from UK citizens.