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Why MEPs speak to TikTok instead of Parliament

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United Kingdom

Former MEP given jail time for making pro-Russia statements for cash

Gill was elected to the European Parliament in 2014 for the anti-EU UK Independence Party and later represented the Brexit Party.

The Cube

Are product barcodes that begin with '729' made in Israel?

In a bid to encourage a boycott against Israeli goods, online users, including French MEP Manon Aubry, have relayed a claim alleging that barcodes beginning with the digits "729" are produced in Israel – but this is not entirely accurate.

Europe

MEP and staffer report each other to the police after alleged assault

A physical altercation between a Swedish MEP and a parliamentary staffer has sparked conflicting accounts and formal police reports. The incident, which took place in the European Parliament on Wednesday, is now under internal investigation.

Europe

Belgium requests lifting of MEP immunity in alleged corruption case

Belgian authorities have requested the European Parliament to revoke the immunity of five MEPs in a corruption probe linked to Huawei, involving alleged money laundering and active corruption.

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Europe

MEPs will meet US counterparts in Texas three days after US elections

A delegation of MEPs travelling to Texas to meet American counterparts three days after the US elections next week is aiming to make first contact with a new regime, whether Trump or Harris wins, according to its members.

Europe

Ukraine aid, Middle East and budget - this week in the Parliament

The European Parliament is in for a busy week in Strasbourg, with key issues like the budget, migration, Ukraine, and conflicts in the Middle East set to dominate discussions. Expect fiery debates among MEPs, along with the presentation of two major awards for human rights and journalism.

Europe

EU regions against Commission's draft plan to centralise next budget

The EU’s upcoming budget (2028-34) should be simpler and more flexible, but regional and local authorities must remain involved, Marie-Antoinette Maupertuis, a member of the Committee of the Regions, told members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Brussels on Monday.

Europe

MEP scrutiny of Commissioners-designate: A democratic tool or a scam?

What is the real power of MEPs to scrutinise the financial interests of European Commissioners-designate? Radio Schuman talks to MEP Manon Aubry (The Left/France).

Europe

The EU has lost its patience with Hungary's Orbán. So, now what?

After three months of a European Council's presidency that has turned into a debacle, what can the EU do now with Orbán? Radio Schuman asks Daniel Hegedüs, Regional Director for Central Europe at the German Marshall Fund.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Can MEPs skip the line at airports?

Members of the European Parliament are entitled to several allowances, but there’s often criticism and confusion over what the so-called “Brussels gravy train” entails. EuroVerify takes a look.

Europe

Ex-MEPs hunting for jobs: What are the EU rules on 'revolving doors'?

Post-mandate restrictions on members of EU institutions impose a cooling-off period between the end of a mandate and the possibility of carrying out lobbying activities.

Europe

From Sicily to Austria: Oldest and youngest MEPs unite in Greens group

In an interview with Euronews, the oldest and youngest members of the European Parliament pledge to fight for environmental sustainability and minority rights.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Freshers' week in Strasbourg for new EU lawmakers

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we meet the new and familiar faces starting work as Members of the European Parliament.