MEPs plan vote of no confidence in Von der Leyen over Israel stand
A group of MEPs plan to put forward a no-confidence vote against the European Commission president over Israel policy
European parties set to push for clean-tech ‘valleys’ inside Natura 2000 sites
WWF calls out proposed legislation for EU’s net-zero industries, after MEPs included nuclear technologies and ‘industry valleys’ within Nature 2000 sites
Sant backs EU deterrent against third countries on coercion in trade
Labour MEP Alfred Sant votes for anti-coercion instrument but said tool must be used defensively and not as a weapon
Problematic smartphone use ‘challenge of our time’, MEPs say in addiction warning
MEPs want Commission regulation of addictive design features in smartphones such as endless scrolling, pull-to-refresh, never-ending auto-play videos, push...
After EU snubbed Manfred Weber, MEPs want leaders to take spitzenkandidat seriously
European elections 2024: MEPs will vote on agreement to have Council negotiate choice of next Commission president
Give artists better social security, say MEPs sowing seed for EU legal framework
MEPs want Brussels to devise legal framework that gives artists and creatives social protection, social security, and decent working conditions
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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...

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...

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

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 •...

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...

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...

[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...

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