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The World Cup of shame? Qatar's human rights record in the spotlight

The Gulf nation of Qatar is hosting the FIFA World Cup, even as human rights groups document the colossal loss of life among migrant labourers working on the country's massive construction programme. Moreover, Qatar's attitude to same-sex relationships has prompted calls for the Emirate to be shunned. As a protest,…

France 24

Women call for tougher EU stance on Poland’s abortion laws

At least six women have died after doctors refused abortion due to constitutional court’s 2020 ruling on foetal defects.

Al Jazeera

Kuwait Rejects European Criticism: Don’t Interfere in Our Internal Affairs

Kuwait criticized what it labeled as interference in its internal affairs, and the Kuwaiti foreign minister called on EU countries to respect his country's laws and sovereignty, rejecting European disapproval regarding the recent implementation of the death penalty against seven convicts. Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah expressed wishes that European…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Reporters dig up more links between Greek government and spyware

A media outlet uncovers that the Greek government sent millions of dollars to a company that sells an illegal spyware.

Al Jazeera

Crucial climate talks in Egypt: Is the EU leading at COP27?

Armen Georgian's panel of MEPs debates whether the EU's climate goals at Sharm el-Sheikh are ambitious enough, and whether the EU is stepping up when it comes to climate finance and loss and damage for poorer countries. The panelists also ponder how the EU might make its own energy policy…

France 24

Croatia gets green light for Schengen admission from European Parliament

The European Parliament on Thursday cleared the way for the admission of Croatia to the bloc's passport-free Schengen area, leaving the final decision in the hands of the EU's government leaders.

Reuters

Exclusive-EU countries, lawmakers likely to clinch deal next week on satellite internet system, sources say

EU countries and European Parliament lawmakers are likely to reach a deal on a 6-billion-euro ($6 billion) satellite internet system next week, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, driven by the bloc's push to cut its dependency on foreign companies and the Ukraine war.

Reuters

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Cyprus MPs launch inquiry into spyware development on the island

Cyprus's parliament opened an inquiry on Wednesday into the development of spyware on the island, after a draft European Parliament committee investigation report said it was an important export hub for the surveillance industry.

Reuters

Greece's 'Watergate' explained: why the European Parliament is investigating over a wiretapping scandal

After Greece and the European Central Bank agreed post-economic-crash bailout terms in 2010, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a 146-page report outlining all the key state problems that were seen as having caused Greece’s fiscal crisis.

The Conversation

MEPs want Elon Musk to come to European Parliament for Twitter grilling OLD

European legislators say website must not become ‘dystopian hellscape’ and follow law

The Independent UK

European Commission Reaches Provisional Agreement On Fit For 55

The European Commission and European Parliament reach an agreement on the Fit for 55 package, which bans internal combustion vehicles by 2035.

RideApart

Brexiteers must ‘face reality’ of leaving EU, says Macron ally

Nathalie Loiseau says no alternatives have been proposed to Brexit deal

The Independent UK

Bardella, 27, suceeds Le Pen as head of France's National Rally party

Far-right European Parliament member Jordan Bardella, 27, was elected to succeed Marine Le Pen as president in the French far-right political party, National Rally (RN), on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

France's National Rally elects Bardella, 27, as Le Pen's successor

France's far-right Rassemblement National (RN) elected Jordan Bardella as its new president on Saturday, overwhelmingly backing the 27-year-old European Parliament member to succeed Marine Le Pen in the post.

France 24

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Media vs meddling: Dissecting the new 'European Media Freedom Act'

Where do you get your news and how independent do you think it is? The age of everybody reading a newspaper is long gone, but consumption of news media is high and has a big impact on us and our societies. Reporters without Borders recently documented how social and political…

Radio France Internationale

Italy's far-right leader woos EU chiefs on first trip to Brussels

Newly elected Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with European Union leaders in Brussels on Friday in a visit intended to reassure Italy’s partners following last month’s far-right election victory.

The Independent UK

German chancellor's China visit sparks controversy

A German member of the European Parliament says a visit by his country's chancellor to China has stirred major controversy at home amid disputes over trade, human rights and territorial claims

The Conversation

The fox in the chicken coop: how the far right is playing the European Parliament

Several countries in the European Union are currently governed by far-right political parties. In Hungary, Fidesz under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has been progressively dismantling the country’s constitutional protections of the rule of law and democratic institutions. Poland under its ruling Law and Justice party has shown equally worrying trends.…

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EU Strikes Deal To Effectively Ban Sales Of Combustion-Engined Cars By 2035

This has been a hot topic for the last couple of years, having been met with backlash especially from automakers who say the change is being made too quickly.

The Independent UK

EU approves ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035

The European Parliament and EU member countries have reached a deal to ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars and vans by 2035

Radio France Internationale

EU strikes deal to effectively ban fossil fuel vehicles from 2035

The European Union on Thursday struck an agreement to phase out new CO2-emitting vehicles and to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035. The move aims to speed up the switch to electric vehicles.

Irish Mirror

Clocks going back this weekend is actually bad for our health - here's why

The European Parliament voted to end the practice back in March 2019, but the change is still to be implemented even though surveys suggest most Europeans support the idea

Al Jazeera

Iran blacklists EU officials, entities for ‘inciting terrorism’

In addition to parliament members, several media outlets and a French town mayor were sanctioned by Tehran.

The Guardian - UK

Uber whistleblower calls on Europe to tackle ‘undemocratic’ power of tech companies

Mark MacGann tells MEPs Uber had ‘almost unlimited finance’ to silence drivers with legal disputes

Daily Record

Warning for iPhone users as new chargers being rolled out under EU law

All phones, tablets and electronic devices must feature USB-C ports - which certain Apple products already do, but those with iPhones and AirPods will need to change.

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