European parliament to vote on motion of censure for von der Leyen

Next week, the European Parliament will hold a no-confidence vote against European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over suspected violations, committed while purchasing COVID-19 vaccines, the DPA news agency reported.

The European Parliament approved the allocation of 35 billion euros to Kyiv at the expense of Russian assets

The European Parliament, during a plenary session in Strasbourg, approved the mechanism proposed by the European Commission to allocate a loan to Ukraine in the amount of 35 billion euros, repayable from income from frozen Russian assets.

Orban calls for ‘change’ in EU address, lawmakers slam his "democratic" backsliding

Top EU officials took turns assailing Hungary's Viktor Orban Wednesday over democratic backsliding and his Russia-friendly stance on Ukraine, as the nationalist leader delivered a headline address to the bloc's parliament.

Marine le Pen on trial for alleged EU funds misuse

Marine Le Pen, long-time leader of France’s far-right National Rally and presidential hopeful, goes on trial in Paris on Monday accused of misusing European parliamentary funds.

Senior Russian lawmaker warns that calls for long-range strikes open way to nuclear war

The European Parliament's call for lifting restrictions on strikes inside Russia with Western weapons is opening the way to a nuclear world war, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said.

Zakharova: The European Parliament is the embodiment of the collective unconscious

The European Parliament has become the embodiment of the collective unconscious with signs of violent insanity. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova in the Telegram channel.

European Parliament urges end to restrictions on strikes on Russia with Western weapons

The European Parliament has voted in favor of lifting restrictions on strikes by Western weapons on Russian territory. A corresponding call is contained in a resolution approved at the EP plenary session in Strasbourg.

Russian diplomat says Ursula von der Leyen wants EC to control EU defense industry

 Ursula von der Leyen’s plan to create a European Defense Union aims to give control over the defense industry in European nations from their governments to the European Commission, said Kirill Logvinov, Russia's acting envoy to the EU.

European Parliament reaffirms support for Ukraine, criticizes Hungarian PM

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly passed a resolution reaffirming support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and criticizing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his recent visits to Russia and China.

Hungarian Prime Minister Announces New Right-Wing Bloc in European Parliament

Viktor Orban has announced the formation of a new right-wing group in the European Parliament of Austria's Freedom Party led by Herbert Kickl and the Czech ANO 2011 party of former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.

Macron announced the dissolution of the National Assembly

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation and announced the dissolution of the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly.

European Parliament poised for rightward shift

Voters in 21 EU countries will conclude a four-day election for the European Parliament, which is expected to shift the assembly to the right and boost the numbers of Eurosceptic nationalists.

Czechs hold EU vote after Dutch far-right gains

Voters in the Czech Republic go to the polls on the second day of marathon EU elections, after the Netherlands kicked off the ballot with a strong showing by the far right.

Police search the European Parliament over possible Russian interference

Police searched the offices and residence of an employee of the European Parliament on Wednesday as part of an investigation into whether EU lawmakers were bribed to promote Russian propaganda to undermine support for Ukraine, prosecutors said. 

German Far-Right EU Lawmaker's Brussels Office Raided in Spying Probe

Authorities in Brussels on Tuesday searched the European Parliament office of far-right German legislator Maximilian Krah in connection with suspected espionage by his former assistant, Jian Guo, prosecutors say.

Hungarian Minister Slams European Parliament for Trying to Block Budapest’s EU Presidency

The European Parliament has prepared a draft resolution depriving Hungary of the right to preside over the European Union in the second half of 2024, Hungarian Justice Ministry Judit Varga said.

European Parliament reject amendment to resolution on Ukraine calling for ceasefire, peace negotiations

The European Parliament rejected on Thursday an amendment calling for the EU to increase efforts to ensure a ceasefire and peace negotiations in its resolution on one year of Russia’s special military operation.

EUs Metsola Calls On EU States To Send Long-Range Missile Systems, Fighters To Kiev

Head of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola called on the EU's member states to provide Ukraine with long-range missile systems and fighters at a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday.

Morocco votes to 'reconsider' ties with European Union

 Moroccan lawmakers on Monday voted unanimously to review ties with the European Parliament, accusing it of meddling after a resolution that urged the kingdom to respect press freedom.

Ex-Polish FM lambasts ‘corruption’ in EU parliament

The EU parliament has failed to take meaningful measures to tackle corruption within its ranks, Polish MEP Witold Waszczykowski said on Wednesday in the wake of December’s Qatar bribery scandal. He made the comments after a parliamentary session on the topic of corruption.