The Latest Breaking News from European Parliament

Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 8)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

WEKU · Jun 8, 2022

MEPs vote down key part of climate plan in 'bad day for European Parliament'

The European Parliament voted Wednesday to reject a reform of the EU carbon trading system, in a surprise setback to the bloc's Green Deal climate plan.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 8, 2022

EU lawmakers gather for major vote on climate legislation

The European Parliament is on Wednesday voting on measures crucial to reducing emissions within the bloc by 55 percent this decade.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 8, 2022

One Plug and Done: EU to Require Common Way to Charge Phones

Forget rummaging through the junk drawer. Soon, Europeans will only need to reach for one cable to charge their smartphones and other devices. European Union officials said they inked a provisional agreement Tuesday that will require a uniform charging cord in the 27-nation bloc.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 7, 2022

Taoiseach to unveil a bust of former SDLP leader John Hume at European Parliament

The bust of the Nobel laureate, a key architect of the Good Friday Agreement, marks his contribution during his 25 years as an MEP

Belfast Live · Jun 7, 2022

EU lawmakers split ahead of votes on more ambitious climate policies

The European Parliament will vote on Wednesday on a raft of EU climate change policies to cut Europe's emissions over the next decade, with the outcome of the votes still uncertain as lawmakers are split over whether to uphold or weaken the plans.

Reuters · Jun 7, 2022

Europe on the defensive: EU states move towards more military spending, co-operation

"When there is war again on our continent, you cannot be neutral." Those were the words of Denmark's prime minister after her country voted by a two-thirds majority to end the Danish opt-out from EU defence and security policy. As Vladimir Putin continues his bloody war against Ukraine, Denmark is…

France 24 · Jun 3, 2022

European parliament bars Russian lobbyists

Russian lobbyists are barred from the European Parliament, the head of the chamber said on Thursday, adding that Europe had to protect themselves from the Kremlin's influence and propaganda over the war in Ukraine.

Reuters · Jun 2, 2022

Angus Robertson aims to bolster ties with European Parliament in Brussels

ANGUS Robertson has met with key international figures in Brussels in a bid to strengthen Scotland’s ties with the European Union.

The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2022

EU digital wallet: Convenient for users, bad for privacy?

Imagine using an EU-wide app to pay your bills, to access your local government services or to upload a medical file or a driving licence. You would log in with a unique, life-long ID number. To some, this might sound convenient – much like travelling smoothly across borders with a…

France 24 · May 27, 2022