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Lithuania

Renew Europe expels Lithuanian MEP for homophobic comments

The liberal group chairman said in a statement that "there is no place for homophobia in the Renew Europe family".

Europe News

MEPs fear being forced to approve post-Brexit deal in little time

The EU and the UK are still negotiating at pace. But even if a deal is struck before December 31, parliaments will have little time to examine it before trade barriers come into force.

Hungary

ECJ should reject Hungary's bid to dismiss Article 7 vote: Top advisor

The bloc's Advocate General, Michal Bobek, said on Thursday that the ECJ should dismiss "as unfounded" Hungary's bid to discredit the EU Parliament's vote that called on the bloc to trigger disciplinary proceedings against Budapest.

World News

MEP Awards in Brussels celebrates the year’s top European lawmakers

The Parliament Magazine's 2020 MEP Awards took place on Tuesday night, with Bulgarian MEP, Eva Maydell playing host. Several MEPs were awarded prizes in their respective categories, ranging from international trade to the environment.

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Europe News

MEPs accuse Budapest of hypocrisy over Brussels sex party scandal

It comes after Fidesz MEP József Szájer was reportedly caught at a lockdown sex party in Brussels.

Europe News

Brussels 'sex party': MEP József Szájer fled along a gutter with drugs

Police reportedly broke up an erotic soiree on Friday night, with an MEP allegedly in attendance. On Tuesday afternoon, József Szájer, a founder of Hungarian party Fidesz, admitted his guilt.

Poland

'We're standing with you': MEPs slam Poland over abortion crackdown

"We can't allow our daughters to have fewer rights than their mothers and that's what's happening right now in Poland," said MEP Iratxe Garcia Perez.

World News

Morawiecki and Orbán step up attacks on EU over rule of law debate

The Polish and Hungarian leaders have been joined by Slovenia in rejecting the EU's plan to link funds to respect for the rule of law.

Europe News

MEP ends hunger strike but won't give up on financial transactions tax

French MEP Pierre Larrouturou hit the headlines recently when he went on hunger strike to protest against the EU budget.

World News

EU budget: Long-term funding row in COVID-19 spotlight as talks resume

The dispute between countries and MEPs over the 2021-27 budget has threatened to hold up funding allocated for the fight against the pandemic.

World News

Watch: MEPs debate EU measures to address COVID-19 change

MEPs are set to debate EU measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of COVID-19.

Belgium

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.

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.