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washingtonpost.compolitics3 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.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics7 hrs ago
Appeals Court Reduces Marine Le Pen's Public Office Ban to 15 Months
A Paris appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing European Parliament funds but shortened her ban on running for public office. Le Pen said she will campaign for the 2027 French presidential election without an electronic tag while appealing to the Court of Cas…
Al Jazeerapolitics19 hrs ago
French Appeal Court Reduces Marine Le Pen Office Ban to 15 Months
An appeals court upheld a conviction for misuse of European parliamentary funds but shortened the office ban and prison term. The ruling allows Le Pen to seek the presidency in principle while requiring electronic monitoring.
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.
upi.compolitics1 day ago
France Appeal Court to Rule on Marine Le Pen EU Funds Case and Office Ban
France’s appeal court is scheduled to issue its verdict July 7 on Marine Le Pen’s 2025 conviction for misusing European Parliament funds. The outcome will determine whether the five-year office ban stands ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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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.
zerohedge.compolitics1 day ago
EU Authority Opens Investigation That Could End Funding for Europe of Sovereign Nations Group
The Authority for European Political Parties and European Political Foundations is preparing to investigate the Europe of Sovereign Nations Group over accusations including use of the term remigration. De-registration would end the group's funding and operations in the European P…
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Abc Newspolitics2 days ago
Paris Appeals Court to Rule on Le Pen Eligibility for 2027 Presidential Election
A Paris appeals court is scheduled to rule Tuesday on whether Marine Le Pen can run in France's 2027 presidential election. The decision follows her March 2025 conviction for misusing European Parliament funds.
politics2 days ago
Paris Appeal Court to Rule on Marine Le Pen Embezzlement Appeal
A Paris appeal court will decide Tuesday at 13:30 whether Marine Le Pen can run for president in 2027. The ruling follows her March 2025 conviction for embezzling European Parliament funds.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics3 days agoUpdated
Paris Appeals Court to Rule Tuesday on Marine Le Pen Embezzlement Appeal
The decision will determine whether the National Rally leader can stand in the 2027 French presidential election. Le Pen is appealing a 2025 conviction for misusing European Parliament funds to pay party staff.
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+1winnipegfreepress.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.
france24.compolitics6 days ago
Burkina Faso Ends Diplomatic Ties with France After European Parliament Resolution
Captain Ibrahim Traoré announced the severance on June 26. The move follows a European Parliament resolution and leaves 2,500 French nationals without consular services. Burkina Faso now joins North Korea and Afghanistan without ties to Paris.
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…
channel4.comworld7 days ago
Italian MEP says delegation denied full access to Albania migrant centre
An Italian member of the European Parliament reported that staff at an offshore migrant detention facility in Albania refused to provide data or allow access to cells during a visit by a Greens/EFA delegation. The MEP cited an official register showing six suicide attempts since…
Euronewsai14 days ago
Actors Launch Platform Allowing Performers to Set AI Consent Levels for Their Likeness
Cate Blanchett and other performers introduced rslmedia.org, a non-profit site where creators can set green, yellow or red consent levels for AI use of their face, voice or ideas. The tool was presented Tuesday at the European Parliament.
Forbesfinance19 days ago
EU Lawmakers Agree on Air Passenger Rules That Add Carrier Obligations
European Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on updated passenger protections covering compensation claims, seat selection, and baggage pricing. The rules still require formal adoption and are slated to take effect in 2027.
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 Mondepolitics21 days agoUpdated
European Parliament approves U.S. tariff deal with 15% ceiling
The European Parliament voted 440-151 to approve a tariff agreement with the United States that caps industrial tariffs at 15 percent. The deal includes a sunset clause ending in 2029 and gives the European Commission suspension rights if commitments are not met.
Euronewspolitics26 days ago
EU-US Trade Deal Faces Risk as Aerospace Truce Nears Expiration
A senior European Parliament member warned that the Airbus-Boeing subsidy dispute could jeopardize a recently concluded EU-US trade agreement if the five-year aerospace truce expires without extension. Lawmakers are scheduled to vote on the agreement next week.
Euronewspolitics28 days ago
Sánchez Criticises EU Simplification Agenda at Socialist Event as Commission Reports Billions in Savings
Pedro Sánchez addressed a European Parliament gathering Tuesday, arguing that competitiveness requires strong rules rather than deregulation. The remarks contrasted with the European Commission's simplification agenda.
Rapplerpolitics34 days ago
European Parliament Sets Qwant as Default Search Engine on June 4
The European Parliament will replace Google with French search engine Qwant as the default on its Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox browsers starting June 4, 2026. The change is part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on non-European digital tools.
Le Mondepolitics36 days ago
EU Agrees on New Returns Regulation as Part of Migration Pact, Enabling Offshore Detention and Third-Country Removals
Member states, the European Parliament and the Commission agreed Monday on new rules for expelling undocumented migrants. The measure adds to the asylum and migration pact that must be implemented by June 12.
France 24politics36 days agoUpdated
EU Agrees Deal Allowing Deportation of Rejected Asylum Seekers to Third-Country Return Hubs
The European Union reached agreement on Monday on rules permitting member states to send rejected asylum seekers and other migrants ordered to leave to return hubs outside the bloc. The measure still requires formal approval by EU governments and the European Parliament.
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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.
tass.comworld49 days ago
European Parliament Debates Nuclear Deterrence Policy
European governments are discussing a shared nuclear deterrent as doubts grow over U.S. security commitments. France leads the effort with proposals for expanded consultation while retaining national control.
Euronewstechnology59 days ago
EU Reaches Provisional Deal to Amend and Delay Parts of Landmark AI Act
Negotiators from the European Parliament and Council struck a deal at 4 am Thursday on the AI Omnibus, an effort to ease overlapping AI regulations. The agreement narrows exemptions, sets new compliance deadlines and extends SME relief to larger firms. An industry coalition urged…
Financial Timesfinance60 days ago
EU Prosecutors Investigate French Political Leader Over Alleged Misuse of Funds
European Union prosecutors are examining allegations that a French far-right party leader used European Parliament funds to pay for media training. The inquiry centers on whether the payments were made improperly. The investigation was reported by the Financial Times on May 8, 20…
Le Mondeworld61 days ago
Pierre-François Veil, Son of Simone Veil, Dies at 72
Pierre-François Veil, a lawyer known for efforts to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, died on Wednesday night at the age of 72. He was the youngest son of Simone Veil, a Holocaust survivor, former government minister, president of the European Parliament and advocate for the…
app.buzzsumo.compolitics61 days ago
African and European Parliament Lawmakers Clash Over Sovereignty and Election Oversight at Eswatini Meeting
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa led African MPs in criticizing the European Parliament's resolutions on Uganda's elections and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline. The lawmakers, gathered on 8 May 2026 for the Eastern Africa Regional Parliamentary Group meeting in Eswatini, urged r…
Rapplerai62 days ago
EU Delays High-Risk AI Rules Until December 2027, Fast-Tracks Ban on Non-Consensual Deepfake Images
Negotiators reached a tentative deal on revisions to the AI Act after nine hours of talks in Brussels on May 7, 2026. The changes include pushing back implementation of rules for high-risk systems and excluding machinery from the legislation. The agreement must still win formal e…
Euronewspolitics62 days ago
EU-US Trade Negotiators Fail to Reach Deal Ahead of May 19 Vote
Negotiators from the European Parliament and European Council met Wednesday night to finalize the EU-US trade deal but made no breakthrough. A diplomatic source said the legislative file is expected to receive approval on 19 May. The U.S. ambassador to Brussels said a deal was re…
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…
The Guardianworld75 days ago
Ex-Brexit Official Calls for UK-EU Rejoining Discussions
Philip Rycroft, ex-permanent secretary of the Department for Exiting the EU, stated that Britain should begin discussions on rejoining the bloc amid economic hits from Brexit. He highlighted unfulfilled campaign promises and security needs. Separately, concerns emerged in the Eur…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld77 days ago
Iranian Opposition Leader Criticizes European Response to Executions
An Iranian opposition leader addressed the European Parliament, criticizing European countries for insufficient action against executions in Iran following a recent execution. The leader highlighted a series of executions and arrests amid ongoing conflict. Rights groups reported…
Beyond silence / Wikimedia (Public domain)world78 days ago
EU Court Rules Hungary's 2021 Law Breaches Bloc's Fundamental Values
The European Court of Justice determined that Hungary's 2021 legislation infringes on EU rules, including Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union. The law, which bans the promotion of homosexuality to those under 18, was challenged by the European Commission, 16 member states,…
Euronewsbusiness83 days ago
MEPs Adopt Position Calling for 10% Increase in Long-Term EU Budget
Members of the European Parliament's Committee on Budgets adopted their position on the EU's long-term budget on Wednesday, proposing a 10% increase evenly distributed across key priorities. The position seeks to keep Next Generation EU repayments outside budget ceilings, differi…
tass.comworld89 days ago
MEPs Urge European Commission to Probe Alleged Russian Interference in Hungary Elections
A group of Members of the European Parliament has written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and rule of law commissioner Michael McGrath, requesting an investigation into potential Russian manipulation in Hungary's upcoming parliamentary elections.