Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales pleads guilty to Russian bribery charges Nathan Gill, 52, was initially charged with eight counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025
Forget Paris: Five overlooked French cities you can reach by high-speed train (from just $13) While Paris steals an understandably large portion of the limelight, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals other French treasures that make for captivating vacation destinations The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
Wiretapping Scandal Goes To Court In Greece A trial linked to the illegal wiretapping of politicians and journalists using the spy software Predator opens on Wednesday in Greece, three years after a scandal that rocked the country. International Business Times · Sep 24, 2025
Charlie Kirk, Budapest Pride and Palestinian journalists among finalists for EU’s Sakharov Prize From right-wing icon to banned Pride marches, fearless journalists in conflict zones, and pro-democracy activists facing arrests - who will the European Parliament award its highest gong and claim the €50,000 Sakharov Prize? Euronews · Sep 23, 2025
The EU Parliament rejects Hungary's bid to lift immunity for its lawmaker and main Orbán rival A European Parliament committee has voted not to lift the legal immunity of Péter Magyar, a key political rival of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Parliamentary immunity: It's judgment day for MEPs Peter Magyar and Ilaria Salis The European Parliament’s Committee on Legal Affairs will vote on requests to lift the immunity of five MEPs, three are sought by Hungary’s judiciary. Euronews · Sep 23, 2025
To veto or not to veto? That's the big question in the EU Governments can veto decisions on foreign affairs, enlargement and budget. But this also makes enacting sanctions against countries like Russia or Israel harder to approve. Euronews · Sep 22, 2025
Why is the Palestinian issue so important among Spain's public and politicians? According to a survey by the Elcano Royal Institute, 82% of Spaniards questioned believe that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Euronews · Sep 22, 2025
General Assembly, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones. Euronews · Sep 22, 2025
'EU tolerates two types of Jews: Those willing to undermine Israel and dead Jews,' minister says More than 100 European rabbis sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen earlier this week, warning her that since the Hamas-led 7 October attack against Israel, Europe was encountering "visceral antisemitic hate" Euronews · Sep 19, 2025
Ex-Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt to speak at pro-EU dinner in Edinburgh GUY Verhofstadt, a former Belgian prime minister and EU political heavyweight, will speak at a pro-EU dinner in Edinburgh ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025
Right wing MEPs call for European Parliament to condemn Charlie Kirk murder Some 84 lawmakers have signed a proposal for a resolution against political violence, which could be voted on in October. Euronews · Sep 19, 2025
Ukraine expects €2.9bn fund for US weapons to fight Russia, Zelenskyy says The financial arrangement known as the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) pools contributions from NATO members to purchase US weapons, munitions and equipment. Euronews · Sep 17, 2025
Uefa makes significant request in controversial games abroad plan LaLiga and Serie A want to play leagues matches in the US and Australia respectively but Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin is yet to approve the plan The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025 ECB's Digital Euro Hits Political Wall—And That Could Be Bad News For Your Privacy The European Central Bank’s digital euro is facing a harsh reality check in the European Parliament, where lawmakers are raising red flags about everything from banking disruption to privacy violations, according to Reuters.
Euronews · Sep 16, 2025 Will the EU-Mercosur partnership get off the ground? The EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement foresees creation of the world's largest free trade zone. It took 25 years to reach an agreement that is now on the table for ratification. However, the process the European Commission has put in place is being challenged by several sectors.
Euronews · Sep 13, 2025 Brussels, my love? Von der Leyen vouches to 'fight for Europe' In this edition of our weekly European politics show, we pick apart the Commission Presidents' State of the EU speech, her strong words against Israel and the future of Moldova.
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 How the European Parliament turned a minute's silence to political mudslinging Under parliament rules, silence tributes are announced by the Parliament president at the opening of the plenary sessions and must be requested by political groups prior to the opening.
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 European Parliament calls for a strategy on Alzheimer's and dementia The European Parliament has urged the European Commission to adopt a dedicated strategy to address Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, backed by clear financing and concrete timelines.
International Business Times UK · Sep 12, 2025 Charlie Kirk Shooting Tribute Sparks EU Parliament Clash: Late Influencer Once Said Europe Was A 'Hell Hole' Charlie Kirk's killing sparked a clash in the European Parliament after a blocked tribute request, fueling debates over free speech, rules and political violence.
Euronews · Sep 12, 2025 European car industry's top five concerns going into crunch talks with von der Leyen Friday is the third and last crisis meeting of its kind this year, part of what the European Commission has billed the "Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry."
Latin Times · Sep 11, 2025 EU Lawmaker on Terrorist Label for 'Cartel de los Soles': 'What Pablo Escobar Dreamed of, Maduro Has Achieved' The European Parliament on Thursday urged the European Union to add Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles with 355 votes in favor and 173 against
Euronews · Sep 11, 2025 Charlie Kirk's assassination sparks outrage and shock among European leaders Kirk's death resulted in a minor clash among MEPs from the radical right who were barred from holding a minute of silence at a plenary session in the European Parliament on Thursday.
Euronews · Sep 11, 2025 Germany lifts immunity of AfD lawmaker and police search his home over China spying allegations Maximilian Krah also had his offices at the European Parliament searched in connection with one of his assistants who was arrested last year on suspicion of spying for China.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025 German parliament lifts immunity of a prominent far-right lawmaker and police search his home Germany’s parliament has lifted the immunity of a prominent far-right lawmaker with the Alternative for Germany party, after which authorities searched his home and offices