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EU cautiously welcomes Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest but experts remain sceptical

A spokesperson for Ursula von der Leyen said any meeting toward a just peace is welcome but mainstream EU political parties and experts alike are divided on the benefits of the talks.

Euronews

Jailed journalists, Serbian students and Palestinian aid workers shortlisted for the Sakharov Prize

The European Parliament has selected the finalists for its Freedom of Thought award. The winner will be announced next Wednesday in Strasbourg.

Euronews

Fact check: No, European Parliament didn't silence Polish MEP for his views

A video circulating on social media has prompted questions over how European Parliament procedure works, and how long MEPs are allowed to speak when they interject.

Euronews

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Farage has ‘questions to answer’ over convicted ex-Reform Welsh leader – PM

Sir Keir Starmer has said Reform UK needs to say what they knew about Nathan Gill, who pleaded guilty to receiving bribes for pro-Russian statements.

Evening Standard

European Commission delays decision on asylum seeker quotas

The report assessing the migratory situation within the EU and setting quotas for relocating asylum seekers among EU countries should be adopted by Wednesday.

Euronews

'A steak is a steak': EU Parliament votes to ban meat terms for vegetarian food

European Union lawmakers this week voted in favour of a proposal to restrict meat-related terms such as "burger" and "sausage" to products that contain actual meat, in order to protect the interests of livestock farmers. The decision has sparked debate across the European Parliament, notably among French MEPs.

Radio France Internationale

Farage says ex-Reform leader in Wales who took Russian bribes was ‘bad apple’

The Reform leader said he was ‘shocked’ by Gill’s admissions, but claimed the party does everything they can to vet their candidates

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Brussels mounts pressure on Hungarian EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi over spy probe

Olivér Várhelyi was Hungary's EU ambassador when an alleged spy ring at the embassy tried to recruit European Commission staff to be moles for Hungary. The European Commision president now wants to discuss the matter with Várhelyi.

Euronews

Ex-Reform leader in Wales who took pro-Russian bribes was ‘bad apple’ – Farage

Nathan Gill, 52, last month admitted eight counts of bribery between December 6, 2018 and July 18, 2019.

Evening Standard

Von der Leyen emerged 'strengthened' from motions of censure — for now

This week in Strasbourg, Ursula von der Leyen survived two more motions of censure in the European Parliament with even more support than in July. But the battle with the MEPs is far from over, and the credibility of the EU institutions has been damaged. What will happen next?

Euronews

Germany's opposition halts EU plan to combat child sexual abuse material online

The European Commission proposed the measures in 2022, but member states cannot reach an agreement, citing privacy and cybersecurity concerns.

Euronews

European Commission probes alleged Hungarian spy network in Brussels

According to reports that sparked the probe, the undercover spy ring allegedly operated under the cover of the Hungarian permanent representation, which at that time was led by Olivér Várhelyi, who is now a European Commissioner.

Euronews

Von der Leyen's Commission survives far-right and far-left no-confidence motions

The two motions of censure, up for a vote Thursday, shared one key point of criticism: the lopsided terms of the EU-US trade deal.

Euronews

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.

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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.

Euronews

European Parliament lawmakers vote against the Mercosur deal

Inserted into a parliamentary resolution, a few lines welcoming the Mercosur agreement were rejected by a majority of European lawmakers on Wednesday.

Euronews

When is a sausage no longer a sausage? European Parliament answers after long grilling session

The European Parliament has voted to ban meat-related terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, prompting backlash from consumer and environmental groups.

Euronews

Greenland is not seeking to join the EU and will not be part of the US, PM Nielsen tells Euronews

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addressed the European Parliament on Wednesday, calling for closer cooperation with the EU. “We are not going to join another country”, he told journalists

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The Independent UK

Europe's ‘hot dog populism’ seeks to ban advertising of vegetarian protein as meat

Lawmakers in the European Parliament have voted to ban using terms like "steak" or "meat" for vegetarian protein products

The Independent UK

Vegan sausage rolls face rebrand in Northern Ireland due to Brexit deal

Unionist politicians in Northern Ireland complain the ruling will be forced on them despite its assembly never backing the order

Radio France Internationale

UK fears heavy losses as Europe moves to shield steel industry

The European Union has unveiled its toughest plan yet to defend its steel industry, halving the volume of foreign steel that can enter the bloc without tariffs and doubling the duties on imports. The move has alarmed the United Kingdom, which sells most of its steel to the EU.

Euronews

European Parliament rejects Hungary's request to lift MEP Magyar, Salis and Dobrev's immunities

PM Viktor Orbán's main political challenger Péter Magyar and former activist Ilaria Salis will not face Hungarian prosecutors, as the European Parliament expressed concerns about the independence of Hungarian justice. MEP Klára Dobrev's immunity was also upheld.

The Independent UK

European Parliament lifts immunity of Polish lawmakers amid abuse of power allegations

The European Parliament has lifted the immunity of two Polish lawmakers, allowing national prosecutors to pursue charges for alleged abuses of power

Euronews

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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