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EU Chief Faces Confidence Votes In Fractious Parliament

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- challenges that pose no serious threat to her leadership but underscore the tensions roiling the assembly.

International Business Times

European Parliament lawmakers vote against the Mercosur deal

Inserted into a parliamentary resolution, a few lines welcoming the Mercosur agreement were rejected by a majority of European lawmakers on Wednesday.

Euronews

When is a sausage no longer a sausage? European Parliament answers after long grilling session

The European Parliament has voted to ban meat-related terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, prompting backlash from consumer and environmental groups.

Euronews

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Greenland is not seeking to join the EU and will not be part of the US, PM Nielsen tells Euronews

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday, calling for closer cooperation with the EU. “We are not going to join another country”, he told journalists

Euronews

Europe's ‘hot dog populism’ seeks to ban advertising of vegetarian protein as meat

Lawmakers in the European Parliament have voted to ban using terms like "steak" or "meat" for vegetarian protein products

The Independent UK

Vegan sausage rolls face rebrand in Northern Ireland due to Brexit deal

Unionist politicians in Northern Ireland complain the ruling will be forced on them despite its assembly never backing the order

The Independent UK

UK fears heavy losses as Europe moves to shield steel industry

The European Union has unveiled its toughest plan yet to defend its steel industry, halving the volume of foreign steel that can enter the bloc without tariffs and doubling the duties on imports. The move has alarmed the United Kingdom, which sells most of its steel to the EU.

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European Parliament rejects Hungary's request to lift MEP Magyar, Salis and Dobrev's immunities

PM Viktor Orbán's main political challenger Péter Magyar and former activist Ilaria Salis will not face Hungarian prosecutors, as the European Parliament expressed concerns about the independence of Hungarian justice. MEP Klára Dobrev's immunity was also upheld.

Euronews

European Parliament lifts immunity of Polish lawmakers amid abuse of power allegations

The European Parliament has lifted the immunity of two Polish lawmakers, allowing national prosecutors to pursue charges for alleged abuses of power

The Independent UK

Votes of confidence: Which political groups will defend von der Leyen?

The European Commission is set to survive the two motions of censure to be voted on Thursday. But its support could shrink even more.

Euronews

Facing Confidence Vote, EU Chief Calls For Unity

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called for unity Monday as she warned lawmakers that confidence votes she faces this week in the European Parliament played into the hands of the bloc's foes.

International Business Times

'Trumpist' billionaire wins Czech election, spelling shift on Ukraine

Billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis won this weekend's general election in the Czech Republic, official results showed, though his party fell short of an overall majority. His victory, based partly on campaign promises to halt aid to Ukraine, puts the country on course for tense relations with both Kyiv…

Radio France Internationale

MEPs face European Parliament backlash over controversial meeting with Russian lawmakers

A controversial meeting between European lawmakers and Russian State Duma MPs sparked outrage among other MEPs, who said it violated European Parliament rules and demanded disciplinary action.

Euronews

Our former Welsh leader ‘betrayed us’, says Reform candidate

Llyr Powell has come under scrutiny for his links to Nathan Gill, having worked as his constituency caseworker while he was an MEP.

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Chat Control: Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Sweden shift their positions ahead of the October 14 meeting

Pressure within the EU Council, and domestically, has led to some nations changing their position on the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR). Yet, support remains stronger.

The Independent UK

From Moldova to the UK: How Russia is using interference to try to disrupt elections

As claims of Russian interference in Moldova’s parliamentary elections continue, Bryony Gooch asks what exactly Russian interference is – and whether it even works

Evening Standard

Reform is a threat to national security, says First Minister

Baroness Eluned Morgan made the comments at First Minister’s Questions after the former leader of Reform UK in Wales admitted to accepting bribes.

Radio France Internationale

Dati and Ghosn to stand trial over corruption and influence peddling

French financial prosecutors announced Monday that Rachida Dati, the culture minister and leading centre-right candidate for Paris mayor, is set to face trial in September 2026 over suspected corruption.

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Former aide to German far-right AfD politician jailed for spying for China

Jian Guo worked in the parliamentary office of Maximilian Krah, a lawmaker with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, from 2019 to 2024.

The Independent UK

Former aide to German far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament is convicted of spying for China

A German man who worked for a far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament has been convicted of spying for China

International Business Times

Far-right German MP's Ex-aide Faces Verdict In China Spy Case

A German court is set to hand down its verdict Tuesday in the case of an alleged spy for China who worked as an aide to a far-right member of the European Parliament.

Evening Standard

Farage can’t be trusted on national security, says Defence Secretary

John Healey said there was ‘something deeply suspect’ about the Reform UK leader.

Evening Standard

Ex-Reform leader in Wales admits bribery charges over pro-Russian statements

Nathan Gill, 52, of Anglesey, North Wales, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to eight counts of bribery.

Evening Standard

Former Reform leader in Wales admits bribery charges over pro-Russian statements

Nathan Gill, of Anglesey, North Wales, admitted eight counts of bribery on dates between December 6 2018 and July 18 2019.

The Independent UK

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

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