MEPs want Brussels to devise legal framework that gives artists and creatives social protection, social security, and decent working conditions
Centre-right EPP votes against more onerous CO2 reductions for trucks and buses in committee vote that will now head to plenary
Cyrus Engerer will be S&D rapporteur for EU rule of monitoring across member states
David Casa insists he will always vote against abortion
Casa, EPP-led resolution approved by votes • Agius Saliba and Engerer accuse EPP of ignoring rule of law shortcomings in right-wing governments
For the first time, recreational boats will also have to declare catches, through electronic systems set up by national authorities or by the Commission
EWROPEJ DEBATES
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Labour candidate Thomas Bajada echoes Abela claims on Vitals inquiry
NEWS
Metsola wins praise of European Jewish Association for unambiguous Israeli stand
Europe’s Jewish communities expressed gratitude for Metsola leveraging her visibility by “planting a strong and unambiguous signpost that you...
Europe’s Jewish communities expressed gratitude for...
Greece migrant shipwreck investigation awarded Daphne prize for journalism
2023 EP journalism prize awarded to international consortium for investigation into June’s Pylos migrant boat shipwreck
2023 EP journalism prize awarded to international...
Metsola to MEPs: ‘Hamas has pushed prospect of lasting peace further away’
“Our focus must remain on ensuring that the hostages kidnapped are released unconditionally, that humanitarian aid reaches those in need, that civilians...
“Our focus must remain on ensuring that the hostages...
Europe seeks faster route to generate revenue from carbon fines and tax profits
MEPs will vote on Own Resources Decision that must have green light from Council of Ministers
MEPs will vote on Own Resources Decision that must have...
Iran women, Nicaraguan rights activists, and pro choice activists for Sakharov prize
MEPs shortlist Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life and Freedom Movement in Iran, Nicaraguan human rights activists and women fighting for a free, safe...
MEPs shortlist Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life...
Alex Agius Saliba explains why he didn’t attend EP solemn ceremony for Israel
The Labour MEP condemned Hamas’s actions, but said he can never approve the killing of innocent Palestinians by the Israeli state
The Labour MEP condemned Hamas’s actions, but said he...
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[WATCH] Metsola on Hamas attacks: ‘Not the time for whataboutism. This is terror in its worst form’
EU top brass stand in solidarity with Israeli victims of Hamas attacks in solemn ceremony outside the European Parliament
EU top brass stand in solidarity with Israeli victims of...
Borrell: Israel siege ‘illegal’, cutting aid to Gaza would be gift to Hamas
MEPs in foreign affairs committee convene in meeting with Israeli ambassador and discuss aid to Palestine
MEPs in foreign affairs committee convene in meeting with...
Casa nominated lead EPP negotiator to expand disability rights
Directive will ensure disability and parking cards issued in one member state...
Directive will ensure disability and parking cards issued...
MEPs push for €160 billion ‘made in Europe’ strategic fund
‘Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform’ could strengthen...
‘Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform’...
Brussels horse-trading: Metsola could net second presidency
Without doubt, Metsola’s effectiveness as parliament chief makes it...
Without doubt, Metsola’s effectiveness as parliament...
Small business lobby calls out Labour MEP for demanding Brussels probe into Maltese food importers
Alex Agius Saliba claims Maltese distribution chain leading to high inflation, Chamber of SMEs says Labour MEP is wrong
Alex Agius Saliba claims Maltese distribution chain leading...
How the EU can act in cases of breaches of rule of law
The rule of law is one of the EU values and a key principle in democratic...
The rule of law is one of the EU values and a key principle...
Agius Saliba wants commission to investigate ‘de-facto monopolies’ in distribution sector
Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba says de-facto monopolies in the distribution sector are contributing to higher inflation in food price
Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba says de-facto monopolies in...
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Maltese voters will select their next MEPs from the longest-ever list of candidates for the European Parliament
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