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washingtonpost.compolitics5 hrs ago
European Parliament Adds Criticism of Ukrainian Unit Renaming to EU Accession Report
The European Parliament approved an amendment that expressed regret over a Ukrainian military unit being renamed after the World War II-era Ukrainian Insurgent Army. The amendment was included in a report assessing Ukraine's path to EU membership.
deadline.compolitics1 day ago
French Court to Rule on Embezzlement Case Involving European Parliament Funds
A French court is scheduled to deliver its verdict Tuesday in a case alleging the misuse of European Parliament funds. The proceedings center on approximately €4.4 million in payments to parliamentary assistants.
jpost.compolitics1 day ago
NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as French Court Rules on Le Pen Eligibility
NATO leaders gather in Ankara for their annual summit while a Paris appeals court prepares to rule on Marine Le Pen's five-year ban from public office. The meetings coincide with discussions on defense spending targets and Ukraine's request to produce U.S.-made Patriot missiles.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
French Appeals Court to Rule on Embezzlement Conviction
France’s Court of Appeal is scheduled to issue a verdict on July 7 regarding a 2025 conviction tied to the misuse of European Parliament funds between 2004 and 2016. The ruling will determine whether a five-year office ban and house-arrest sentence remain in place.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
Paris appeals court to rule on embezzlement case involving French politician
The Paris appeals court will issue a decision Tuesday in a case concerning the misuse of European Parliament funds. The ruling could affect eligibility to run in the 2027 presidential election.
slate.comtechnology5 days agoUpdated
Former European lawmaker says phone was hacked with Pegasus while serving on spyware committee
Stelios Kouloglou's phone was compromised at least three times between October 2022 and March 2023. The attacks occurred while he served on the committee examining illegal surveillance tools in the EU.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
EU Prosecutors Conduct Searches Over Alleged Misuse of Funds by Former Parliamentary Group
EU prosecutors said Tuesday they are carrying out searches in France and other countries over alleged misappropriation of European Union funds by a former far-right group in the European Parliament. The group, known as Identity and Democracy, included members from several Eurosce…
rte.iepolitics20 days ago
European Parliament Approves Return of Migrants Law by 418-218 Vote
Right-wing members chanted 'send them back' after the vote. Left-wing MEPs responded with 'shame on you' chants and raised fists.
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Euronewspolitics21 days ago
European Parliament Approves Law to Speed Up Migrant Returns
The European Parliament passed legislation on Wednesday that increases detention periods and allows return hubs outside the EU for migrants without legal residency. The measure passed 418-218 with support from centre-right and far-right groups.
Le Mondepolitics24 days ago
Glucksmann Draws 4,000 to First Presidential Rally in Aubervilliers
Center-left MEP Raphaël Glucksmann held his opening campaign event on June 13, 2026, at the Docks de Paris. Place Publique reported the attendance figure.
dutchnews.nlpolitics26 days ago
EU Reaches Deal to Speed Returns of Migrants Without Legal Right to Stay
The agreement aims to raise the enforcement rate of deportation orders, which stood at 27 percent last year and 24 percent the year before. Critics question the fairness of proposed return hubs and deals with third countries.
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Le Mondepolitics43 days ago
French MEP Glucksmann Uses Book Tour to Gauge 2027 Presidential Support
Center-left European Parliament member Raphaël Glucksmann is promoting a new book and holding a rally near Paris to test interest in a 2027 presidential run. He has not formally declared his candidacy.
Abc Newstechnology44 days ago
Cypriot YouTuber Fidias Panayiotou to Keep European Parliament Seat After Winning National Election
Fidias Panayiotou said Monday he will remain in the European Parliament after his Direct Democracy party won four seats in Cyprus' parliamentary election. The 26-year-old ceded his national seat to a party colleague.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld45 days ago
Antisemitism Reported in Romanian Far-Right Demonstrations and Media
Antisemitic expressions appear in far-right demonstrations, extremist political movements, and some media coverage in Romania. A European Parliament member from the SOS Romania party has publicly expressed hostility toward Jews.
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Euronewspolitics48 days ago
EU Parliament and Member States Postpone Agreement on Migrant Return Rules
The European Parliament and EU member states failed to reach agreement on a new return regulation after three sessions in Strasbourg. Talks will resume on 1 June, with the only remaining disagreement over the law's enforcement timeline.
Euronewspolitics57 days ago
EU Parliament Trade Committee Keeps 19 May Date for EU-US Trade Deal Talks Despite EPP Push to Accelerate
The European People’s Party sought to advance negotiations on the EU-US trade agreement ahead of the scheduled 19 May round, but Bernd Lange rejected the move. US President Donald Trump has set a 4 July deadline for finalising the pact, threatening 25% tariffs on European cars an…
rte.ieworld64 days ago
European Parliament Adopts Consent-Based Rape Definition Amid Rising EU Sexual Violence Reports
The European Parliament voted to support a common 'only yes means yes' definition of rape shortly after data showed France, Germany, and Sweden leading in reported sexual violence and rape offences in 2024. Sexual violence offences increased 94% and rape offences 150% from 2014 t…