A document obtained by Euractiv reveals that MEPs are concerned that the objectives of cohesion policy "may be compromised" by possible RRF-style reforms

“It is unacceptable for a democratic society to allow the advocacy of terrorism and the celebration of crimes against humanity perpetrated by Hamas,” Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday (6 October).

"Sweden's entry into NATO is one of the biggest geopolitical changes since the fall of the Berlin Wall," says Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.

In both the Draghi report and von der Leyen's mission letter to Roxana Mînzatu there is a strong focus on promoting productivity, competitiveness and, ultimately, economic growth - the “holy grail” of every economy. But if this is really our only understanding of what work is and the purpose it should serve, then we have taken a complete and utter wrong turn somewhere.

ITRE MEPs want to hear concrete plans of how the Commissioners-Designate plan to bring VDL's vision for Europe to fruition.

Market exclusivity for 'Tobi Podhaler' had not been unfairly lifted, the CJEU ruled on Friday.

Spain’s Partido Popular broke off negotiations with the government over the migration crisis in the Canary Islands, accusing the left-wing executive of not accepting help from the European Union.

With Georgia passing yet another controversial law, this time against LGBTQ rights, a growing number of post-socialist EU states, such as Slovakia, Bulgaria and Hungary, appear eager to adopt similar laws, raising concerns within the EU about violations of its laws and the influence of pro-Russian ideologies.

Key lawmaker Ceyhan Ibramov, who is close to Ahmed Dogan, the founder of Turkish minority party Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), has been arrested on charges of influence peddling and accepting money to illegally buy votes.

In today’s edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Spanish being at odds with government over migrant crisis in the Canaries, a key political player in Bulgaria arrested for influence peddling ahead of elections, and so much more. 

Romania's Constitutional Court rejected far-right MEP Diana Șoșoacă presidential candidacy over the weekend, according to sources suggesting judges found her recent statements incompatible with constitutional values.

Czechia plans to push for changes to EU car emission targets, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Transport Minister Martin Kupka (both ODS, ECR) announced on Friday, confirming that the focus will be on speeding up the review of the internal combustion engine ban and re-evaluating emission limits for new cars and vans for next year.

Poland’s Piotr Serafin will face many challenges if he succeeds in becoming the new EU budget commissioner, while Italian and Dutch commissioners-designate Raffaele Fitto and Wopke Hoekstra are likely to be grilled the most during parliamentary hearings, said opposition PiS MEP Bogdan Rzońca (ECR).

Leaders of the far-right Patriots for Europe gathered in the northern Italian town of Pontida for the annual rally of Lega, of which the leader, Matteo Salvini, received praise for combatting irregular migration.

The government says a reliable energy supply is needed to supplement renewable sources such as solar and wind power, and, since Kazakhstan is one of the world's biggest uranium producers, nuclear power is a logical choice.

French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, who leads the French Socialists in the European Parliament, said his Place Publique party would start preparing for possible new legislative elections, which could be held as early as July next year, at a rally near Bordeaux over the weekend.

MEP queries reflect how they are grappling with the same defence concerns as member states and industry.

Electricity prices in Europe remain high, posing serious challenges for the aluminium industry to stay globally competitive. As a strategic material for the green transition, aluminium is essential for clean technologies and sustainable infrastructure. Affordable low-carbon energy is vital for aluminium producers to remain operational and invest in decarbonisation, supporting their growth and Europe’s broader green agenda.

The greeting "God save the Tsar" came from ultra-nationalist Russian ideologue Alexander Dugin.

A German EU lawmaker takes charge of ALDE after an unsatisfying EU election campaign