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Teodorescu Måwe Claims Political Attack in EU Parliament Dispute

EU parliamentarian Alice Teodorescu Måwe (CD) says that it was she who was attacked in Brussels, not the other way around. "The sequence of events was politically motivated and is therefore to be regarded as an attack on me in my assignment as an elected representative, against my party, and against democracy as such", she writes on X.

Teodorescu Måwe Claims Political Attack in EU Parliament Dispute

Merz Proposes Ending EU Sustainability Requirements

Waived sustainability requirements in the EU are desired by Germany's new Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on a visit to Brussels. A more active Germany is promised in the EU.

Merz Proposes Ending EU Sustainability Requirements

80 Years After WWII: Ongoing Conflicts Dampen European Commemoration

The end of World War II 80 years ago was a day of joy in Europe. This year, the commemoration is surrounded by a number of ongoing conflicts.

80 Years After WWII: Ongoing Conflicts Dampen European Commemoration

EU Parliament to Honor Supporters of European Values with New Award

Do you support EU cooperation and European values? Then you can look forward to an award from the EU Parliament. "This order honors those who lead with courage, act with determination, and believe .

EU Parliament to Honor Supporters of European Values with New Award

Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU

The victims of the school shooting in Örebro have now also been honored in the EU. Europe mourns, says Speaker Roberta Metsola.

Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU

Ukraine: We can pressure Russia into peace

The battle is between order and chaos, warns Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in two speeches on Tuesday – a thousand days after Russia's renewed invasion. We can pressure Russia to a just peace, says Zelenskyj.

Ukraine: We can pressure Russia into peace

Voting Chaos and Anger over New Forest Regulations

New rules against deforestation of rainforest are postponed for another year. But the voting in the EU parliament was chaotic and the criticism is heavy against the result.

Voting Chaos and Anger over New Forest Regulations

Roswall to face EU hearings in November

The European Parliament's hearings of the nominees for the next EU Commission will be held on November 4-12. "With a mandate from European citizens, EU Parliament members will ask, assess, scrutinize, and vote.

Roswall to face EU hearings in November

MP thrown out – wants to drive out demons

The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has the support of many in the European Parliament. But not from everyone.

MP thrown out – wants to drive out demons

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Acute crisis meetings await in the EU if the votes are not enough for Ursula von der Leyen. The drama is great when the German woman puts her career at stake in a single decisive vote.

Power Struggle in the EU - Few Alternatives to von der Leyen

Metsola re-elected in the EU Parliament

Roberta Metsola has been re-elected as Speaker with an overwhelming majority as the new EU Parliament has now formally opened in Strasbourg. The conservative Maltese woman was a strong favourite in Tuesday's initial Speaker election and was only challenged by Spanish left-wing politician Irene Montero.

Metsola re-elected in the EU Parliament

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán.

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

Demands and Battles After the EU Election

Ursula von der Leyen seems increasingly secure as continued chair of the EU Commission following the EU election. However, the demands are many from both her own and other parties.

Demands and Battles After the EU Election

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Rivalries and compromises await as the newly elected European Parliament forms itself. First question: can the leaders of member states agree on who should hold the top jobs?.

After the election: Now await cunning and compromises

Listen to us – the East's demands in the EU

The war in Ukraine is making Europe's old Eastern Bloc wish for a stronger position in the EU. Listen to us! is the demand before the EU election and the allocation of future top jobs in Brussels.

Listen to us – the East's demands in the EU