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France's Le Pen Ordered To Stand Trial In EU Funding Scandal

French prosecutors on Friday ordered far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen to stand trial over claims she used EU funds to finance party activities in France.

International Business Times · Dec 8, 2023

EU To Resume Negotiations On World's First AI Law On Friday

The European Union failed to clinch a deal Thursday on a sweeping law on artificial intelligence after nearly 24 hours of negotiations, but vowed to continue talks the next day.

International Business Times · Dec 7, 2023

Glenys Kinnock, former UK minister, European Parliament member and wife of ex-Labour leader, dies

Glenys Kinnock, a former British cabinet minister, member of the European Parliament and wife of former Labour leader Neil Kinnock, has died

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2023

Ten more years of glyphosate in the EU: Controversy rages after decision on weedkiller

A controversial chemical will be allowed in the EU for another 10 years. After member states failed to reach an agreement amongst themselves, the European Commission decided that glyphosate, an agrichemical used in farming, will be re-authorised for a further decade. Glyphosate kills weeds and is the most widely used…

France 24 · Dec 1, 2023

EU reaches preliminary deal on reducing industrial emissions

EU member countries and the European Parliament said Wednesday they had reached a preliminary agreement on curbing industrial emissions, including those from intensive poultry and pig farms and from ore mines.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 29, 2023

Death Toll From Kenya Floods Almost Doubles To 120

The death toll from floods that have devastated many parts of Kenya has almost doubled to 120, a government official said on Tuesday.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2023

Slapps: inside Europe's struggle to protect journalists from malicious lawsuits

There is a growing threat to the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe. It manifests as seemingly run-of-the-mill lawsuits. However, on closer inspection, many lawsuits are not as they seem.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2023

'We have a historic opportunity to get it right on migration': EU Commission VP Schinas

Talking Europe hosts one of the EU Commission's vice-presidents, Margaritis Schinas, who is in charge of overseeing the promotion of the European Way of Life. That includes fighting anti-Semitism, racism and discrimination in various forms. Schinas also coordinates the Commission's work on the Migration and Asylum Pact, which is entering…

France 24 · Nov 24, 2023

Narrative of extremism must be challenged, Scottish First Minister says

Humza Yousaf was speaking after rioting which followed a stabbing in Dublin city centre.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

From a German bond broker to a French waitress 15 his junior: Inside Nigel Farage's complicated love life

Calling the focus on his daughter 'the final straw' as he triggers a by-election, the Reform UK leader has long kept his personal life out of the public eye

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023