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After scandal-stained term, measures to clean up the European Parliament’s act watered down

As a mandate riddled with allegations of corruption, undue influence and misconduct among EU lawmakers draws to an end, the European Parliament has tried to push through reforms designed to bring the..

State of the Union: End of the mandate, enlargement and revolution

The 9th legislature of the European Parliament has come to an end. We recap the scandals that marred the mandate, but also preview the debate around the 20th anniversary of the EU's biggest..

Is the European Parliament under threat from espionage?

Fears are mounting that the EU's democracy could be under threat from espionage.

Closed for business: The 11 moments that defined the European Parliament's term

The European Parliament has closed the last plenary session of its 9th term.

Political leaders recall highs and lows of term as curtain falls on the European Parliament

As Members of the European Parliament gathered in Strasbourg for the last plenary session before June’s elections, Euronews asked the presidents of major political groups to reflect on the highs and..

Roberta Metsola appeals to voters ahead of European Elections: ‘You have a choice’

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, reflects on two and half years in the hot seat, the recent migration pact and explains why voters should go to the ballot box.

After Russiagate, MEPs rush to denounce emerging Chinagate

Members of the European Parliament have reacted furiously after the institution was hit with fresh allegations of espionage.

EU elections: European Socialists' lead candidate holds talks with SPD

June's European Parliament elections will decide where Europe is "heading", said Nicolas Schmit as he met the Social Democratic Party of Germany's leading candidate.

EU Parliament 'ready' for requests to lift MEPs' immunity in Russian influence probe, says Metsola

The European Parliament is waiting for national authorities to provide intelligence that could lead to stripping MEPs' of their immunity in the so-called Russiagate probe, President Roberta Metsola..

Official election campaign underway in Hungary

The campaign season in Hungary began on Saturday, allowing candidates to begin collecting voters. Both municipal and European Parliament elections are set to take place on June 9th concurrently, a..

Almost two thirds of EU citizens 'likely' to vote in June elections, new poll shows

Almost two-thirds of EU citizens say they are "likely" to vote in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.

And the LUX Audience Award goes to... 'The Teachers' Lounge'

German director Ilker Çatak was awarded the 2024 LUX European Audience Film during a ceremony at the EU Parliament.

Spanish left puts housing front and centre in EU elections campaign

June's European Parliament elections will see governments working hard to turn out young voters with promises of change.

EU countries not enforcing migration pact could face legal action, says Johansson

EU countries failing to implement the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, narrowly endorsed by the European Parliament on Wednesday, could face legal action, the bloc's home affairs chief has warned.

Activists with inflatable jet outside EU Parliament demand higher taxes for super-rich

The protest was orchestrated by three major charities and visited by several prominent MEPs.

EU votes in favour of classifying abortion access as a fundamental right

The European Parliament has voted in favour of including access to abortion in the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights.

European Parliament narrowly endorses EU migration reform, moving it closer to the finish line

The European Parliament has narrowly approved the wide-reaching reform of the European Union's migration and asylum policy.

EU Parliament votes to protect media freedom and limit spying on reporters

Groundbreaking new EU laws to safeguard the independence of newsrooms received the final seal of approval by the European Parliament on Wednesday.

European Parliament sues Commission over the release of €10.2 billion in frozen funds to Hungary

The European Parliament has made good on its threat and will file a lawsuit against the European Commission over the release of €10.2 billion in frozen funds to Hungary.

Lawmakers approve AI Act with overwhelming majority

Lawmakers in the European Parliament today (13 March) approved the AI Act, rules aimed at regulating AI systems according to a risk-based approach.

Finnish PM grilled by progressive MEPs over far-right alliance

Finland's prime minister addressed on Wednesday the European Parliament and outlined his political priorities for the next legislature.

MEPs gear up to sue European Commission over release of €10.2 billion for Hungary

The European Parliament has moved forward with its plan to launch a lawsuit against the European Commission for the release of €10.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, which had been blocked over..

Brussels, my love? Is the European Parliament destined to move to the right?

Far-right groups are expected to do well in June's European Parliament election. How can left-wing and centrist parties turn this trend around?

German startup makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed that don’t need an applicator

Plastic period products are the fifth most common single-use plastic item discovered on European beaches, higher than plastic cups and straws, according to the European Parliament.

Analysis: Europe’s centre-right keeps door ajar to populists amid far-right surge

For years, the centre-right EPP group has drawn a red line on the eurosceptic, far right forces in the European Parliament. That line could shift after June's European elections.