European Parliament
EU watchdog seeks powers, funds for lawmaker probe body
A European Parliament body supervising anti-lobbying and lawmakers’ conduct rules must be given the power and money to launch independent investigations into abuses in...
EU Parliament to demote lawmaker tied to Qatar corruption probe
The European Parliament removed one of its vice presidents Tuesday as a corruption scandal related to Qatar reverberates through the bloc, according to Bloomberg.
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EU chiefs shocked by European Parliament corruption probe
European Union foreign ministers expressed dismay on Monday over a Belgian investigation into allegations that World Cup host Qatar had lavished cash and gifts...
European Parliament declares Russia a state sponsor of terrorism
The European Parliament on Wednesday designated Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, arguing Moscow's military strikes on civilian targets such as energy infrastructure,...
European Parliament votes to support Croatia’s Schengen entry
The European Parliament voted on Thursday to support Croatia’s entry into the European Union’s visa-free Schengen area in January, a move that will boost the...
European Parliament calls for Bulgaria, Romania to be admitted to Schengen
The European Parliament urges member states to allow Bulgaria and Romania to join the Schengen travel-free area without delay, according to a press release.
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EU lawmakers pass single charger reform for electronic devices
The European Parliament approved new rules on Tuesday that will introduce in the European Union a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and...
Climate laws face new EU Parliament vote after failed first try
The European Parliament will on Wednesday try again to agree more ambitious climate change policies, after rejecting them in a divisive first vote that...
Macron says EU must work on new security pact to put to Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron told the European Parliament on Wednesday that European Union countries must work together on a new stability and security deal...
European Parliament President Sassoli dies aged 65
European Parliament President David Sassoli, an Italian socialist and former journalist, died on Tuesday at the age of 65 in hospital in Italy, his...