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Brussels, my love? Von der Leyen vouches to 'fight for Europe'

In this edition of our weekly European politics show, we pick apart the Commission Presidents' State of the EU speech, her strong words against Israel and the future of Moldova.

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How the European Parliament turned a minute's silence to political mudslinging

Under parliament rules, silence tributes are announced by the Parliament president at the opening of the plenary sessions and must be requested by political groups prior to the opening.

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European Parliament calls for a strategy on Alzheimer's and dementia

The European Parliament has urged the European Commission to adopt a dedicated strategy to address Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, backed by clear financing and concrete timelines.

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Charlie Kirk Shooting Tribute Sparks EU Parliament Clash: Late Influencer Once Said Europe Was A 'Hell Hole'

Charlie Kirk's killing sparked a clash in the European Parliament after a blocked tribute request, fueling debates over free speech, rules and political violence.

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European car industry's top five concerns going into crunch talks with von der Leyen

Friday is the third and last crisis meeting of its kind this year, part of what the European Commission has billed the "Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the Automotive Industry."

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EU Lawmaker on Terrorist Label for 'Cartel de los Soles': 'What Pablo Escobar Dreamed of, Maduro Has Achieved'

The European Parliament on Thursday urged the European Union to add Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles with 355 votes in favor and 173 against

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Charlie Kirk's assassination sparks outrage and shock among European leaders

Kirk's death resulted in a minor clash among MEPs from the radical right who were barred from holding a minute of silence at a plenary session in the European Parliament on Thursday.

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Germany lifts immunity of AfD lawmaker and police search his home over China spying allegations

Maximilian Krah also had his offices at the European Parliament searched in connection with one of his assistants who was arrested last year on suspicion of spying for China.

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German parliament lifts immunity of a prominent far-right lawmaker and police search his home

Germany’s parliament has lifted the immunity of a prominent far-right lawmaker with the Alternative for Germany party, after which authorities searched his home and offices

The Independent UK

Fact check: Is the EU about to start scanning your text messages?

Viral posts are fuelling panic that the EU will soon scan text messages. But the concerns are premature with the proposal still being debated and the measures likely to change before anything is enforced.

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Von der Leyen urges Europe to fight for 'independence moment'

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen sketched a harder-edged Europe in her state of the union address on Wednesday, setting out plans to fortify the bloc's eastern flank, keep Ukraine funded and reframe ties with Israel.

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Ursula von der Leyen reaches out to the centre and the left in her State of the EU address

During her State of the EU address on Wednesday, the President of the European Commission made pledges to the various political groups that make up her majority in the European Parliament in an attempt to convince them.

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Von der Leyen proposes bolder EU sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over its military actions in Gaza

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EU proposes regional hub on Cyprus to better tackle wildfires, von der Leyen says

Cypriot officials proposed setting up such a hub on the Mediterranean island as early as 2022, with additional firefighting aircraft that could quickly respond to wildfires.

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MEPs clash over alleged 'genocide' in Gaza

The European Parliament doesn’t play any diplomatic role in the current response to the war in Gaza, but its debates and resolutions are likely to add political pressure on the Israeli government.

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Joining the EU is ‘matter of survival’, says Moldovan president

Maia Sandu warns the European Parliament of Russian interference ahead of crucial elections in her country.

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How the car industry split the European Parliament

Political groups disagree over how best to help the sector - the coming months will be crucial.

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Fresh no-confidence votes stalk EU's Ursula von der Leyen

The radical Left and far-right are about to present two different motions of censure against the Commission. A first vote is expected in October.

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Political instability in France: What are the potential consequences for the EU?

The possible fall of the government could weaken France on the European stage.

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Time is running out for EU Member States to decide on Chat Control

With just a few days left before the Council is due to take a vote on the controversial proposal, both the public pressure and cross-party outcry may pose a unique challenge to Brussels' usual choreographed votes on long-debated legislation.

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EU Commission endorses Mercosur deal despite French reservations

The European Commission has formally endorsed the long-debated trade agreement with the South American Mercosur trade bloc, hailing it as a chance to open up new markets for European exporters while promising fresh safeguards for farmers.

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Defence and security seen as top priorities for strengthening EU’s global role, survey finds

A new Eurobarometer survey highlights Europeans’ key priorities for reinforcing the European Union’s global influence, with defence and security emerging as the leading concerns.

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EU Commission's US trade deal set for rocky reception in Parliament

The EU Commission has launched implementation of its trade agreement with the US, promising to ease the burden on the EU automotive sector. But the adoption of the text is not guaranteed, with some MEPs denouncing the agreement as unbalanced.

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‘Non-staffers go home’: European Parliament tightens rules on access to its premises

The days of wandering freely through the European Parliament’s maze-like corridors are over: starting next week, journalists, diplomats and lobbyists will need an invitation to set foot in many parts of the institution.

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Selection process for EU privacy chief triggers complaints to ombudsman

The mandate of the current privacy watchdog of the EU institutions expired in December last year.

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