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EU lawmakers widely support Magyar in 'decisive' Hungarian elections

A vast majority of European lawmakers hopes to see Orbán’s fall in the upcoming Hungarian elections, widely considered a watershed moment in Brussels. Even left-wing lawmakers are rooting for Orbán's rival, Péter Magyar, in a make-or-break vote for the future of Europe.

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EU Parliament unblocks key political hurdle in digital euro talks

After months of political gridlock in the European Parliament, EU lawmakers have overcome a key obstacle to the digital euro, bringing the proposal closer to approval.

Europe Today

'Ukraine is not a bargaining chip,' says Renew Europe chief

Interview with Valérie Hayer, MEP & President of Renew Europe

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European Parliament approves return hubs outside the EU

MEPs approved a law enabling member states to build deportation centres outside the EU, endorsing talks with non-recognised third-country entities and imposing entry bans on returned migrants.

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EU lawmakers support EU–US trade deal, with conditions attached

The European Parliament on Tuesday cleared the way for the implementation of the Turnberry agreement, but the safeguards attached by lawmakers must still be approved by EU member states before tariffs on US goods can be reduced to zero.

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Can modular construction solve Europe's housing shortages?

Europe has a housing crisis and a construction industry that can't keep up. Is modular construction, homes built in factories and assembled on-site, the fix to both?

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The EU has adopted a housing plan. Will it fix the crisis?

The European Parliament has adopted its most comprehensive housing policy document yet, but real authority still lies with local governments. Watch the video.

Europe Today

US ambassador says rejecting trade deal 'economic malpractice'

The US Ambassador to the European Union, Andrew Puzder, says Washington is "anxious" to see the deal approved in a European Parliament vote this Thursday. A negative vote would be 'economic malpractice'.

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The EU’s newly approved plan to fix Europe’s housing crisis

Europeans face soaring home and rent prices. The EU Affordable Housing Plan wants to tackle the EU’s housing crisis through affordable and good-quality housing.

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Cooperation with far-right uneases European People's Party

The European People's Party celebrated its 50th anniversary in Brussels amid internal criticism for the alleged cooperation with the far-right in the European Parliament.

The Ring

Europe’s healthcare - A right or a business? MEPs debate in The Ring

In this special edition of The Ring, broadcast from the Euronews Health Summit, MEPs Stine Bosse (Renew Europe) and Tilly Metz (The Greens/EFA) go head-to-head to debate who should pay for European health innovation.

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MEPs move to revive EU-US trade deal after months of gridlock

MEPs moved Tuesday to revive the EU–US trade deal, scheduling a committee vote, but infighting between political groups keeps final approval by the full assembly uncertain with both March and April floated.

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The Ring: Is the EU a spectator or player as war grips Middle East?

With the US and Israel’s war against Iran in its second week, the EU is bracing itself for a potential energy shock and economic fallout. As the conflict persists, can the EU continue to stand back and limit the damage, and is it facing a moment of reckoning as the guardian of the rules-based order?

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How the EU protects citizens and the economy in times of crises

The fallout of the Israel-US-Iran war affects Europeans abroad and threatens the EU’s energy security and economy. What crisis measures is Brussels activating to respond? Watch the video.

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European Parliament ready to vote on EU-US trade deal by March

The European Parliament's political groups are in the final stages of negotiations on the EU-US trade deal, which could be greenlit by the end of March as requested by the Commission.

Europe Today

Trump ‘gambling with lives’ in Iran, top MEP Neumann tells Euronews

The European Parliament's top lawmaker on Iran tells Europe Today that she cannot 'endorse a war' where the end game is unclear, saying regime change cannot be triggered by 'bombs alone' as Trump contradicts war timeline.

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EU parliament to approve controversial law to return migrants

A law enabling detention centres built outside the EU to accelerate the return of irregular migrants has been approved at committee level, splitting Parliament’s traditional majority.

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IWD: Meet the women fighting for the planet through politics

This International Women’s Day, Euronews Green highlights some of the female politicians spearheading the never-ending fight against climate change.

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European far-right parties scramble to find a stance on the war

The US-Israeli attack that started the war in Iran has left European sovereigntist parties torn between between their usual support for Donald Trump and the fears of their voters at home.

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'Everyone loves Bukele,' El Salvador's VP Ulloa defends crackdown

Félix Ulloa says Europe does not understand what he describes as 'the miracle of Bukele' after a radical crackdown on gang violence. While crime has dramatically declined in what used to be one of the most dangerous countries in the world, critics say El Salvador is turning into a police state.