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EU budget: Parliament revolts against Commission proposal

The EU budget Commissioner’s presentation was poorly received by MEPs: “Negotiations start on the wrong foot”, says rapporteur.

Euronews

What MEPs and Parliament’s parties want from the EU budget

Each political group is seeking to safeguard at least one flagship priority within the EU's long-term budget, and is prepared to defend it to the bitter end.

Euronews

Von der Leyen wounded: Five ways EU confidence vote shook her

The European Commission survived the motion of censure voted on Thursday in the European Parliament, but the Parliament will be no bed of roses for Ursula von der Leyen and her team in the aftermath of the vote.

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Ursula von der Leyen faces confidence vote in far-right challenge

A range of accusations have been levelled against the European Commission president

The Independent UK

Patriots for Europe look to derail signature EU climate policy with key parliament file

The far-right Patriots for Europe are now a step closer to derail one of the EU’s flagship policy, the so-called Green Deal.

Euronews

EU Parliament censure vote leaves von der Leyen weakened, even in victory

The motion of censure against Ursula von der Leyen highlights concerns over lack of transparency and accountability in her leadership, according to EU law professor Alberto Alemanno, who says "more people will ask if she is the right person for the job, regardless of the outcome."

Euronews

Von der Leyen survives censure vote but faces calls to reverse EU’s rightward drift

Debate on motion against European Commission president lifts lid on simmering discontent among MEPs

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How von der Leyen's confidence vote has torn Conservatives in Parliament

The ECR group has split, with Polish and Romanians promoting the motion of censure and Italians defending the Commission.

Euronews

EU Parliament confidence vote: Where do parties stand on von der Leyen?

Most of the political groups are not set to endorse the motion of censure that would topple von der Leyen's Commission. But she was not spared from criticism.

Euronews

Commissioner and MEPs in Budapest to challenge Orban’s Pride ban

Commissioner Hadja Lahbib and 70 MEPs travelled to Hungary to protest the banning of the Pride march - but opposition leader Peter Magyar was absent.

Euronews

Will the anti-greenwashing proposal survive the tug-of-war between European institutions?

The European Commission plans to remove a key proposal from the Green Deal, sparking controversy over greenwashing regulations and consumer protection.

Euronews

EU rollback on environmental policy is gaining momentum, warn campaigners

Observers shocked at scale and speed of deregulation drive they say is watering down European Green Deal and laws

The Guardian - UK

Five political takeaways from the EU Green Claims directive saga

Amid internal shifting positions within the European Commission and mounting political pressure on parliamentary groups, the twists and turns surrounding the EU's Green Claims Directive offer a revealing snapshot of the bloc’s evolving political dynamics.

Euronews

European Parliament sets up working group to scrutinise EU funding to NGOs

European People’s Party and far right team up to approve the group, opposed by liberals and leftist parties.

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Europe should be standing up to Trump and Putin – instead it is mirroring them

Public opinion is clamouring for closer EU cooperation. The last thing we need is Ursula von der Leyen pandering to the far right, says Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet professor of EU law at HEC Paris

Euronews

Bulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report

The European People's Party withdrew support for the report at the last minute, leaving MEP author Thomas Waitz denouncing intimidation.

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Climate crisis must be tackled without resorting to degrowth, says MEP

Growth is essential to retaining the European way of life, said the EPP’s Lídia Pereira, responding to claims that the EU must shift its thinking on sustainability.

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Euronews

European Parliament blocks new EU transparency rules

A report meant to implement an EU body for ethical standards was voted down by the European Parliament's committee on constitutional affairs, due to opposition from the EPP and right-wing groups.

Euronews

Who has the Commission had meetings with since the beginning of new mandate?

Only 16% of all Commission meetings were with NGOs, following the EPP's political efforts to prevent NGOs from using EU grant money to influence policymaking.

Euronews

Brussels, my love? The EPP congress overshadowed by power outage and protests

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists debate the power of the European People's Party inside the European Union.

Euronews

EPP President Manfred Weber calls for European leadership as US retreats from global role

The president of the EU's leading centre-right party told Euronews it is time for Europe to step up.

Euronews

Fine Gael confirms and defends refusal to back Hamas hostage release resolution

Resolution calling for release of hostages snatched during Hamas' October 2023 attacks on Israel was among several emergency motions passed at Valencia congress, but Irish Fine Gael delegates declined to support it.

Euronews

The EU’s biggest political party met in Valencia – what we learned

As the European People's Party met in Valencia at a gathering overshadowed by a power cuts across Spain and Portugal this week, here are some of the key takeaways.

Euronews

Day one of the EPP Congress in Valencia wraps up: Key takeaways

Manfred Weber, running as the sole candidate for the presidency, was re-elected as European People’s Party President with 502 votes in favour and 61 against during day one of the EPP Congress in Valencia.

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