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MEPs split over higher emission reductions for heavy-duty vehicles and buses
Centre-right EPP votes against more onerous CO2 reductions for trucks and buses in committee vote that will now head to plenary
Centre-right EPP votes against more onerous CO2 reductions...
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Labour MEP Cyrus Engerer appointed Socialists’ negotiator on rule of law in 2023
Cyrus Engerer will be S&D rapporteur for EU rule of monitoring across member states
Cyrus Engerer will be S&D rapporteur for EU rule of...
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Casa insists he voted against abortion clause in EU resolution
David Casa insists he will always vote against abortion
David Casa insists he will always vote against abortion
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Rule of law resolution on Daphne anniversary marked yet again by MEPs’ sparring
Casa, EPP-led resolution approved by votes • Agius Saliba and Engerer accuse EPP of ignoring rule of law shortcomings in right-wing...
Casa, EPP-led resolution approved by votes •...
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Fish catches to be declared digitally under law approved by MEPs
For the first time, recreational boats will also have to declare catches,...
For the first time, recreational boats will also have to...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Iran women, Nicaraguan rights activists, and pro choice activists for Sakharov prize
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MEPs shortlist Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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