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Picula Highlights Pressures on Independent Media in Serbia
Politicsvijesti-me23d ago

Picula Highlights Pressures on Independent Media in Serbia

Tonino Picula, the European Parliament's rapporteur for Serbia, stated on social media that he has pointed out pressures on the remaining independent media outlets in the country, emphasizing that democracy is protected by institutions and truthful information.

Moldova Welcomes EU Accession Talks Progress
Politicsnewsmaker-md23d ago

Moldova Welcomes EU Accession Talks Progress

Moldovan authorities have welcomed the opening of the sixth cluster of EU accession negotiations, with the speaker noting that reforms are yielding results, while the European Parliament discussed Moldova's security and EU support.

EU Parliament Resolution on Pakistan Criticized as Flawed
WorldDawn26d ago

EU Parliament Resolution on Pakistan Criticized as Flawed

The European Parliament recently adopted a resolution condemning alleged abductions, forced conversions, and child marriages among Hindu and Christian minority communities in Pakistan. The resolution, the first in five years, is criticized as a flawed ritual that doesn't reflect Pakistan's reality.

Opinion Piece on European Parliament Procedural Maneuver
Politicsobservador26d ago

Opinion Piece on European Parliament Procedural Maneuver

An opinion piece discusses a situation where the European People's Party (EPP) reportedly resurrected a measure that the Parliament had democratically rejected. This was achieved through a procedural maneuver, raising questions about the democratic process.

Irena Joveva Comments on EU-Serbia Relations
Worlddanas29d ago

Irena Joveva Comments on EU-Serbia Relations

Irena Joveva stated that some in Brussels would rather 'open clusters than eyes' to events in Serbia, while the European Parliament consistently addresses these issues without embellishment.

Filipović: EU Prioritizes Security, Reconsidering Approach to Serbia
Worldn1-serbia29d ago

Filipović: EU Prioritizes Security, Reconsidering Approach to Serbia

Every European Parliament resolution on Serbia is increasingly sharp, as Brussels notes that institutions are not functioning, and democratic society should have addressed this situation, according to Filipović, who states that security is now the EU's most important issue.

EU Parliament Approves Digital Euro Negotiations
Technologyindex-hr29d ago

EU Parliament Approves Digital Euro Negotiations

The European Parliament has given the green light for further negotiations on the digital euro, aiming to ensure monetary sovereignty and a secure payment alternative with privacy protection. Its introduction is expected by 2029.

MEPs Ready for Negotiations on Digital Euro
Businessmeta-mk29d ago

MEPs Ready for Negotiations on Digital Euro

Members of the European Parliament are prepared to enter negotiations regarding the digital euro, a new electronic form of money issued by the European Central Bank, which would complement rather than replace cash.

Serbian Authorities Accused of Exploiting EU Accession Narrative
Worldn1-serbia1mo ago

Serbian Authorities Accused of Exploiting EU Accession Narrative

Nebojša Lazarević from the Center for European Policies (CEP) suggests that the European Parliament's resolution is a distraction, and Serbian authorities benefit from the perception that EU member states are waging a 'special war' against Serbia's accession.

European Parliament Recognizes Rapes During Turkish Invasion of Cyprus
Worldberlingskeirozhlasorf+38rzeczpospolitatelextvn24die-presseaktualne-czdelfi-ltdigi24hvg+30 more1mo ago41 sources

European Parliament Recognizes Rapes During Turkish Invasion of Cyprus

The European Parliament has passed a historic resolution recognizing the rapes of women in Cyprus during the 1974 Turkish invasion. This decision comes amidst other European Union discussions, including Serbia's stalled EU accession and Romania facing legal action over payment delays.

Serbia and Ukraine to Invite OSCE, EP, and Council of Europe to Conference
Politicsdanas1mo ago

Serbia and Ukraine to Invite OSCE, EP, and Council of Europe to Conference

Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić and Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk announced that they will invite the OSCE, European Parliament, and Council of Europe to participate in the Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of EU Candidate Countries, following successful meetings in Belgrade.

European Parliament Approves New Air Passenger Rights
Businessnzzhelsingin-sanomattagesschau+29fazder-standardirozhlasla-repubblicaorftelextvn24de-volkskrant+21 more1mo ago32 sources

European Parliament Approves New Air Passenger Rights

The European Parliament has approved significant changes to air passenger rights, aiming to provide faster compensation for flight delays and address unacceptable practices. These updated rules, the first in 20 years, are expected to become EU law soon.

New Water Purification Costs Could Increase Drug Prices
Businessjutarnji-list1mo ago

New Water Purification Costs Could Increase Drug Prices

The European Parliament has urged the European Commission to re-evaluate the extended producer responsibility model for drug metabolite purification, warning that new water purification costs could lead to higher medication prices for millions of patients.

PNL Vice-President Responds to PSD's European Parliament Initiative
Politicshotnews1mo ago

PNL Vice-President Responds to PSD's European Parliament Initiative

Siegfried Mureșan, Vice-President of the National Liberal Party (PNL), stated that discussions on the rule of law in the European Parliament would be welcomed, even if the request comes from the Social Democratic Party (PSD), comparing their current actions to those during Liviu Dragnea's leadership.

European Commissioner and MEPs Visit Exit Festival in Malta
Worlddanas6d ago

European Commissioner and MEPs Visit Exit Festival in Malta

Following a joint action by Exit and the 'Malta with Students' initiative, which displayed a banner supporting Serbian students, European Commissioner Glenn Micallef and Members of the European Parliament visited the Exit festival in Malta.

Cyprus Marks 52 Years Since Turkish Invasion, Calls for Reunification
Worldcyprus-mailiefimeridanaftemporiki+2newsbeastDaily Sabah19d ago5 sources

Cyprus Marks 52 Years Since Turkish Invasion, Calls for Reunification

Cyprus commemorated 52 years since the Turkish invasion, with Greek and Cypriot officials, including Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Christodoulides, reiterating calls for an end to the occupation and a reunified island. The UN is reportedly initiating a new effort to restart peace talks.

EU Parliament Debates Support for Russian Opposition
Worldaktualne-cz21d ago

EU Parliament Debates Support for Russian Opposition

Members of the European Parliament debated the best ways to support the Russian democratic opposition, suggesting financial aid, independent media support, asylum, and emphasizing that Ukraine's victory would have the greatest impact.

Greek Parliament Approves National Framework for EU AI Act
Worldnaftemporiki23d ago

Greek Parliament Approves National Framework for EU AI Act

The Greek Parliament's plenary session today approved the draft law from the Ministry of Digital Governance and Artificial Intelligence, titled 'Measures for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament,' establishing the national framework for the AI Act.

Czech MEPs Clash Over Online Communication Scanning Laws
Technologyaktualne-cz23d ago

Czech MEPs Clash Over Online Communication Scanning Laws

Czech Members of the European Parliament are in a heated dispute over proposed 'snooping laws' that would allow scanning of online communications, with opponents decrying them as 'total crap' and proponents citing the fight against child pornography.

European Parliament Member Supports Albanian Protesters
Politicsreporter-albalkan-web26d ago2 sources

European Parliament Member Supports Albanian Protesters

Dutch MEP Tineke Strik expressed support for the ongoing protests in Albania against Prime Minister Rama, encouraging citizens to continue their resistance. She stated that the protesters are defending 'EU values' and their cause is just.

EU Parliament: Serbia's EU Progress Depends on Reforms
Worldindex-hr27d ago

EU Parliament: Serbia's EU Progress Depends on Reforms

The European Parliament has stated that Serbia's progress towards EU membership is contingent upon reforms in the rule of law, strengthening democracy, and normalizing relations with Kosovo. Fair elections are highlighted as crucial for resolving the current crisis.

Iceland's Fisheries Exemption Sparks Debate in Europe
Worldruv29d ago

Iceland's Fisheries Exemption Sparks Debate in Europe

Iceland's foreign minister acknowledges opposition from some European parliamentarians regarding Iceland's permanent exemption from the EU's common fisheries policy, though she notes this is not the message from member state leaders.

European Parliament Backs Digital Euro Introduction
Politicsdanas29d ago

European Parliament Backs Digital Euro Introduction

The European Parliament supported the introduction of the digital euro on July 9, with negotiations for its legal framework now set to begin. The article explores what the digital euro is and its implications for citizens.

Vladimir Prebilič on Serbia's EU Accession and Geopolitics
Worlddanas1mo ago

Vladimir Prebilič on Serbia's EU Accession and Geopolitics

Following a vote in the European Parliament, Vladimir Prebilič stated that the Parliament does not share the European Commission's view on Serbia, implying that if Serbia relies on geopolitics, it cannot simultaneously have Chinese rockets, Russian gas, and Arab petrodollars.

European Parliament Criticizes Zelenskyy Over Naming Unit After WWII Group
Politicsukrainska-pravdarzeczpospolitatvn24+4delfi-ltdigi24n1-serbianotes-from-poland1mo ago7 sources

European Parliament Criticizes Zelenskyy Over Naming Unit After WWII Group

The European Parliament has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for naming a military unit after 'Heroes of UPA,' a group associated with massacres of Poles during World War II. This move has been seen as escalating tensions between Ukraine and Poland.

European Parliament Debates Amendments to Serbia Resolution
Worldla-repubblicatelexdigi24+14hvgindex-hrn1-serbia24urdnevnik-bghotnewsjutarnji-listcyprus-mail+6 more1mo ago17 sources

European Parliament Debates Amendments to Serbia Resolution

The European Parliament is considering amendments to a resolution concerning Serbia, addressing issues such as cooperation with the Communist Party of China and the potential suspension of EU funds. This comes amidst discussions about the country's progress towards EU accession.

Fine Gael MEPs to Support Sanctions on Aughinish Alumina
Politicsirish-independentrte-news1mo ago2 sources

Fine Gael MEPs to Support Sanctions on Aughinish Alumina

Fine Gael MEPs have announced their support for a European Parliament move to sanction Aughinish Alumina, specifically backing a ban on alumina exports to Russia. This decision aligns with broader efforts to impose restrictions on Russian trade.

EU Reforms Air Travel Rules for Passengers
Worldla-vanguardia4d ago

EU Reforms Air Travel Rules for Passengers

The European Parliament has approved a reform of passenger rights, mandating airlines to offer greater transparency in ticket pricing and strengthening protections for families, pregnant individuals, and travelers affected by delays.

Talks Begin on Rules for Europe's Digital Euro
Worldcyprus-mail20d ago

Talks Begin on Rules for Europe's Digital Euro

Negotiations between the European Parliament, European governments, and the European Commission on rules for a digital euro began on Monday, aiming to produce a final law by the end of the year.

Calls for Serbian Minister Paunović's Removal Over 'Ethnic Cleansing' Comment
Politicsindex-hrn1-serbiadanas+2n1-bihbalkan-web22d ago5 sources

Calls for Serbian Minister Paunović's Removal Over 'Ethnic Cleansing' Comment

There are growing calls for the removal of Serbian Minister Snežana Paunović following her controversial statement about 'ethnic cleansing' in Kosovo, which she later clarified should have been 'deportation.' The comment has drawn criticism from a European Parliament member, the US State Department, and Kosovo's chief negotiator, who stated it violates the Brussels Agreement.

MEP Reports Ongoing Exam Corrections Beyond Deadline
Politicsobservador23d ago

MEP Reports Ongoing Exam Corrections Beyond Deadline

A Member of the European Parliament (MEP) stated that teachers were still receiving exam questions for correction on Wednesday, despite the official deadline having passed, with reports concerning Portuguese and mathematics exams.

German MEP Sieper Criticizes Slovak Politicians Uhrík and Fico
Politicsaktuality-sk26d ago

German MEP Sieper Criticizes Slovak Politicians Uhrík and Fico

German MEP Lukas Sieper stated in an interview with Aktuality that Milan Uhrík is a "classic fascist" and Prime Minister Robert Fico is "copying Orbán." The European Parliament is investigating the political family of the Republic party, and Sieper explained the reasons for his strong criticism.

European Parliament Urges Serbia to Commit to EU Values
Worldn1-serbiacdm-me27d ago2 sources

European Parliament Urges Serbia to Commit to EU Values

The European Parliament has urged Serbia to demonstrate a genuine commitment to EU values, stating that fair elections are the solution to the current political crisis. This call emphasizes the importance of democratic principles for Serbia's EU aspirations.

Sudan: EU calls for terrorist listing of RSF
WorldFrance 2428d ago

Sudan: EU calls for terrorist listing of RSF

The European Parliament adopted a milestone resolution on July 8 that addresses the armed conflict in Sudan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks in El Obeid, capital of North Kordofan.

EU Parliament Advances Digital Euro and Extends Online Chat Monitoring
Worldyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatnos+20fazDWle-figaroder-standardorftelexde-volkskrantdie-presse+12 more29d ago23 sources

EU Parliament Advances Digital Euro and Extends Online Chat Monitoring

The European Parliament has approved negotiations for a digital euro, moving closer to its potential issuance. Concurrently, lawmakers also voted to temporarily extend the authorization for major tech companies to monitor private online conversations for child sexual abuse material.

European Parliament Resolution Criticizes Serbian Government
Worldn1-serbia1mo ago

European Parliament Resolution Criticizes Serbian Government

A resolution by the European Parliament has been described as a political indictment of the Serbian government, rather than Serbia itself. Analysts suggest the resolution calls things by their true name, evaluating the authorities' actions.

EP rapporteur Picula states 70% of MEPs supported report on Serbia
Worlddanas1mo ago

EP rapporteur Picula states 70% of MEPs supported report on Serbia

Tonino Picula, the European Parliament's rapporteur for Serbia, announced that 70% of MEPs supported the report on Serbia, a higher percentage than last year, sending a strong message to those undermining democratic standards and those advocating for Serbia's European path.

Irish Taoiseach Scrutinized by MEPs in Strasbourg
Worldirish-independent1mo ago

Irish Taoiseach Scrutinized by MEPs in Strasbourg

The Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) faced scrutiny from Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, addressing tough topics ranging from homelessness to Aughinish and Israel, despite pleasantries exchanged in Irish.

EU Divided Over Combating Child Abuse Material Online
Worlddie-presse1mo ago

EU Divided Over Combating Child Abuse Material Online

The EU is grappling with divisions over how to combat child abuse material online, as digital platforms have been restricted from voluntarily searching for such content for three months. Efforts to provisionally fix this issue are creating surprising alliances in the European Parliament.

European Parliament Structure and Vote Weighting Explained
Politicsruv1mo ago

European Parliament Structure and Vote Weighting Explained

An article explains the composition of the European Parliament, noting that 720 MEPs are elected for five-year terms, with the number of representatives from each member state determined by population, ensuring smaller states receive proportionally more seats.