The Latest Breaking News from the European Parliament

Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales in court over alleged favourable Russia statements

Nathan Gill is accused of eight counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025

Algerian Lawmakers Condemn European Parliament Over Novelist Arrest

Algerian lawmakers criticize European Parliament's resolution on Boualem Sansal's arrest, raising concerns over political interference and broader tensions.

Top News · Jan 28, 2025

Algeria blasts European Parliament for condemning a French-Algerian author's arrest

Algerian lawmakers have condemned the European Parliament for a resolution criticizing the arrest of French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

New peerages list in full: Sue Gray joined by Therese Coffey and controversial Tory columnist

Downing Street announced a raft of new appointments to the House of Lords on Friday afternoon

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

EU Conservatives Seek To Stall 2035 Combustion Engine Ban

The largest group in the European Parliament, the conservative EPP, joined calls Wednesday to "reverse" a ban on combustion engine vehicles starting in 2035, citing the struggles of the automotive industry.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2024

And So It Begins: Europe's 2035 Gas Engine Ban Under Pressure

Raise your hand if you saw this coming. After automakers and governments criticized the European Union for rushing the combustion engine's demise, some politicians are also against the ICE's 2035 ban. The European Parliament's largest political group, the European People's Party (EPP), is pressuring the higher-ups from Brussels to change their…

Motor1 · Dec 11, 2024

EU And S.America Countries Conclude Mercosur Trade Deal

The EU and four South American countries have concluded a huge, but controversial trade deal that is opposed by France and many European farmers, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024

Georgia protests: What’s behind them and what’s next?

Demonstrations broke out after PM Irakli Kobakhidze postponed EU membership talks until 2028.

Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2024

EU Countries To Push For Outdoor Smoking And Vaping Bans

EU countries are poised to push for stricter anti-smoking rules on Tuesday, backing bans on smoking and vaping in many outdoor areas including playgrounds and cafe patios.

International Business Times · Dec 3, 2024

EU moves to ban smoking and vaping in outdoor spaces

EU countries agreed Tuesday on a push for stricter anti-smoking rules, backing bans on smoking and vaping in many outdoor areas including playgrounds and cafe patios.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 3, 2024