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EPP penalises Hungarian opposition party Tisza for not supporting von der Leyen

MEPs from Hungary's main opposition party did not show up to defend their political ally, Ursula von der Leyen, at a motion of censure vote on Thursday – but party leader Péter Magyar said the ensuing sanctions from the EPP Group show they don't have "owners" in Brussels.

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EU freezes Hungarian files ahead of key election in April, sources say

Sources at the European Commission told Euronews that key files from cash to a spying scandal probe are frozen as Brussels awaits a crucial parliamentary election in April. Brussels does not want to feed Orbán's anti-EU campaign by launching fresh procedures against Budapest.

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Best of 2025: Top five defining moments in the European Parliament

New alliances, multiple attempts to topple the European Commission boss and yet another investigation into corruption marked the European Parliament's year. Here are the top moments of 2025 selected by Euronews.

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EU carmakers to comply with 90% emissions reduction by 2035 as full combustion engine ban scrapped

The remaining 10% of emissions will need to be compensated for by using low-carbon steel 'Made in the EU' or sustainable fuels. The EU executive revoked the 2035 ban on the sale of new cars and vans powered by diesel or petrol after pressure from some EU countries and the…

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Green groups decry EU ‘betrayal’ after vote to reduce oversight of firms

Social and environmental reporting to be required of fewer companies after EPP aligns with far right to achieve goals

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The EU Nears Decision Allowing Combustion Engines Beyond 2040

If there’s one word that immediately springs to mind in the context of the European Union, it’s definitely “regulation.” Automakers are continually constrained by increasingly stringent guidelines they must meet to sell their cars. Ever-tighter fleet emissions targets are burdening manufacturers, forcing them to prioritize EVs, which have notoriously low…

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European Greens declare Ursula von der Leyen and Manfred Weber's EPP enemy number one

At the start of the second day of the Greens' 40th European Congress in Lisbon, the co-chairs of the European Greens accused the EPP of crossing a red line whenever it reaches out to the far right.

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European Parliament condemns war in Sudan without mentioning UAE

After lobbying by an Emirati minister in Strasbourg, the EPP and far right groups took out references to the UAE’s role in the conflict in Sudan from a resolution, despite the Gulf Country's alleged links to the RSF militia.

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EU parliament delays anti-deforestation law by another year

The European Parliament has once again backed a one-year delay to landmark anti-deforestation rules, in a vote pushed through by an alliance of centre-right and far-right lawmakers. It comes on the heels of the lacklustre deal made at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, which saw an absence of consensus…

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European Parliament agrees to dilute and postpone EU deforestation rules

The Parliament's right-wing majority has secured a one-year pause in the application of new regulations meant to protect vulnerable woodland.

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European Parliament's centrist majority splits over delayed deforestation rules

The European People’s Party wants to dilute and postpone a law prohibiting to import into the EU of goods that cause deforestation, but socialists and liberals will oppose them.

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How the EPP ushered in a right-wing majority at the European Parliament

For the first time, a right-wing majority is emerging at the European Parliament as the European People's Party flirts with groups that would have been considered too toxic to work with in the past. The pivot has given the EPP a choice but also created a headache for Ursula von…

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EU parliament votes to dilute landmark rules holding corporations accountable

European lawmakers have backed the weakening of flagship EU environmental and human rights rules as part of a drive to slash red tape for businesses. The move will free many corporations from the obligation to fix human rights and environmental issues in their supply chains or face EU fines.

Radio France Internationale

EPP teams up with far right to water down reporting requirements for companies

The European Parliament approved a package to ease corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements. EPP teamed up with conservative and far-right MEPs to pass the law.

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EPP blocks Parliament’s inquiry committee over spying allegations against Hungary's secret services

The European People's Party opposes setting up a Parliament's inquiry committee to investigate spying allegations against Hungary's secret services on the basis that it would only help Victor Orbán’s strategy to antagonize the EU. Progressives want to open the investigation immediately.

The Guardian - UK

‘If you ignore emissions, we did great’: Germany’s challenging fight to go green

Despite progress in cutting carbon pollution, climate groups say country’s toughest hurdles are yet to come

Euronews

The European Parliament revolts against Commission's €2 trillion budget proposal

Four political groups, including the European People's Party, send strongly-worded letter to Ursula von der Leyen asking for changes to the budget proposal. “The Parliament cannot accept this as a basis to start negotiations”.

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Will the EU be ready to defend itself by 2030? Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ defence and space reporter, Paula Soler, and Euronews' health and food reporter, Marta Iraola.

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High noon for von der Leyen as she faces Strasbourg standoff

The European Parliament votes Thursday whether to topple the European Commission, with several political groups split.

International Business Times

EU Chief Faces Confidence Votes In Fractious Parliament

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament -- challenges that pose no serious threat to her leadership but underscore the tensions roiling the assembly.

The Guardian - UK

‘Veggie burgers’ could be off EU menu as MEPs back renaming plant-based foods

Proponents say move would strengthen position of farmers in supply chain but critics dismiss it as ‘hotdog populism’

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Votes of confidence: Which political groups will defend von der Leyen?

The European Commission is set to survive the two motions of censure to be voted on Thursday. But its support could shrink even more.

International Business Times

Facing Confidence Vote, EU Chief Calls For Unity

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called for unity Monday as she warned lawmakers that confidence votes she faces this week in the European Parliament played into the hands of the bloc's foes.

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Von der Leyen faces two motions of censure as criticism over her leadership persists

The votes of no confidence against Ursula von der Leyen have been tabled by the Patriots for Europe (PfE) and The Left, respectively.

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The EPP launches an internal scrutiny process over the membership of Vučić’s party

Developments on the ground in Serbia and possible ties with Russia put the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) in the spotlight.

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