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European Commission slammed for 'opaque' funding of NGOs

The EU’s audit office has demanded greater transparency over EU funding contracts for non-profit civil society organisations, despite finding no evidence during a year-long probe of any wrongdoing by either NGOs or European Commission officials.

Euronews

Former MEPs head to Brussels to make Scotland's case for rejoining EU

FORMER Scottish MEPs are set to go to Brussels to reaffirm the country's desire to join the EU as an independent country.

The National (Scotland)

The EPP takes firmer line on migration in policy pitch

The largest group in the European Parliament has adopted a new position paper, endorsing suspension of the right to asylum and questioning family reunification.

Euronews

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Brussels, my love? Europe's declarations of independence

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the EU's attempts to reach strategic autonomy, the impact of Trump's tariffs on the global economy and the debate about how many seats the European Parliament should have.

Euronews

The EU Parliament has transparency problems. Marine Le Pen's case is a window into what's wrong

The conviction of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen for embezzling funds from the EU Parliament has sent shockwaves around the continent and beyond

The Independent UK

Queen Elizabeth's godson Lord Charles O'Hagan dies aged 79

Lord Charles O'Hagan - the godson of Queen Elizabeth - has passed away aged 79.

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Commission denies singling out NGOs in green funding row

After right-wing parties in the European Parliament narrowly lost a symbolic vote on blocking funding for non-profit groups through the LIFE Programme, the European Commission issued a detailed statement that has done little to reassure critics who see the affair as an attack on civil society.

Euronews

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From Brussels to Berlin: The rules on transparency and ethics for European lawmakers

Recent scandals have put the spotlight on MEPs' transparency, even though they already follow a strict code of conduct, updated in 2023, to prevent conflicts of interest — what's in it, and how does it compare with the norm in other EU countries?

Euronews

Le Pen not alone: How financial misconduct affects European Parliament

Misuse of funds intended to pay MEPs’ assistants has been fairly widespread in the last years, but few episodes land in court cases.

Euronews

MEPs reject call to halt funding for environmental NGOs

In a knife edge vote, the European Parliament’s environment committee voted down an objection jointly tabled by the conservative European People’s Party (EPP) against continued funding of civil society campaign groups.

Euronews

Patriots party backs Le Pen following French court ruling

Messages of support for the National Rally’s founder, along with attacks on the French judicial system, came from her political allies.

Euronews

Watch: Le Pen leaves court after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds

Marine Le Pen stormed out of court after she was banned from running in France’s 2027 presidential election, after being found guilty of embezzling funds from the European Parliament.

The Independent UK

Marine Le Pen banned from running for French president after embezzling EU funds

Le Pen handed immediate five-year ban from political office, excluding her from running in the French presidential elections in 2027

The Independent UK

EU delegation visits jailed Erdoğan rival Ekrem İmamoğlu in Istanbul prison

Katarina Barley, Vice President of the European Parliament, was among the delegation that visited the jailed politician in Istanbul's Silivri prison.

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Farage brands Tories ‘stuffy’ and ‘boring’ as he talks up Reform vote chances

Mr Farage told journalists in Westminster he found the House of Commons ‘very odd’, and claimed the European Parliament had been ‘better organised’.

Euronews

MEPs who signed Huawei-linked 5G letter deny payments

Five MEPs who signed a letter on 5G reported to be at the centre of a corruption probe have told Euronews they received no payments from Chinese tech firm Huawei.

The Independent UK

French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal handed five-year sentence as diplomatic rift widens

French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal is facing five years in prison after a judge found him guilty of undermining national unity

Euronews

EPPO says inquiry opened into Bulgarian prosecutor for alleged wrongdoing

In a statement, EPPO said it had informed the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission that it is investigating the Bulgarian European Prosecutor.

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EU basks in all-time high citizen approval rate amid tense geopolitics

The European Union has achieved its highest-ever approval rating, with 74% of those surveyed in the latest Eurobarometer believing their country benefits from EU membership.

Euronews

Will deportation hubs help speed up migrant returns?

The Common European System for Returns aims to speed up deportation of asylum seekers who aren't permitted to stay in the European Union. In an unexpected move, it also opens the possibility to build the controversial detention centres outside the bloc.

Euronews

Hungarian opposition leader MEP Péter Magyar claims new law targets him

A new draft law presented on Friday in Budapest would allow Hungary's National Electoral Office to revoke the mandates of members of the European Parliament if they fail to comply with financial transparency rules.

Euronews

Brussels, my love? A democratic Syria - realistic or just a pipe dream?

In this edition of our talk show from Brussels, the participants discuss the new beginning in Syria, the continuation of diplomacy in Ukraine and the allegations of bribery in connection with the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

Euronews

Products containing dangerous chemicals could get EU green label

As the EU pursues its war on red tape, proposed changes to sustainability rules could see harmful chemicals permitted on the bloc’s green investment list, allowing producers to take advantage of policy support and growing demand for environmentally friendly products.

Euronews

Russian fertilisers: a delicate balance for the EU between strategic autonomy and food security

The European Commission's proposal to impose additional customs duties on Russian fertiliser imports is worrying the EU agricultural sector, as Russia accounts for 25% of imports.

Euronews

Five people charged in European Parliament corruption probe linked to suspected bribery by Huawei

The Belgian Federal Public Prosecutor said on Tuesday that four people have been charged with active corruption and criminal organisation, and one person has been charged with money laundering.

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