Nigel Farage, who resigned his Clacton seat in July following an inquiry into a gift, is running again in a by-election against novelty candidate Count Binface.
The European Parliament voted to advance a bill enabling tech firms to scan for child sexual abuse material, despite rejecting it in March. An amendment exempting end-to-end encrypted services was added, leaving both proponents and critics disappointed.
Polish MEP Ewa Zajaczkowska-Hernik tore up a Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) flag during an EU debate, condemning Ukraine's glorification of the UPA, whose fighters massacred Poles in WWII. The incident escalates a diplomatic spat between Poland and Ukraine over Kiev's EU aspirations.
EU lawmakers will vote Thursday on controversial "chat control" legislation allowing tech firms to scan private messages for child abuse material. Critics argue it violates privacy and uses procedural loopholes to revive a rejected proposal.
Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen's chosen successor, is under legal scrutiny as police investigate irregular expenses within the National Rally's former European Parliament group. The probe into alleged misuse of €4.3 million and nearly €280,000 in new group spending could impact the party's image ahead of the 2027 French presidential election.
The EU Parliament is set to re-vote on a bill allowing tech companies to scan services for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). While proponents argue it's critical to combat online pedophilia, privacy groups warn of mass surveillance. The bill faces a new vote under rules favoring its passage, despite previous legislative stalemates.
Forty-four EU lawmakers are pressing FIFA President Gianni Infantino to prevent Russian athletes from competing in the U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, citing Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine and the alleged forced displacement of Ukrainian children.
The European Parliament's economic affairs committee has recommended the European Commission assess regulating crypto lending, borrowing, staking, NFTs, and DeFi. The report also supports tokenization and euro-denominated stablecoins under MiCA, ahead of a plenary vote.
The European Parliament has ordered the far-right Patriots for Europe group to repay €276,967 due to misused EU funds. An audit found improper donations, breached procurement rules, and irregular contract awards, including to companies linked to France's National Rally.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will decide on sanctions for two MEPs accused of racist hate speech against a Swedish colleague after a vote on EU migration rules. Danish MEP Kristoffer Storm and Finnish MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen face potential disciplinary measures.
The European Parliament has passed new, stricter migration rules, including faster deportations for rejected asylum seekers. The vote highlighted a significant rift between right-wing and left-wing MEPs, with supporters calling it a "historic step" and opponents labeling it a "dark chapter."
The European Parliament voted to pause parts of the EU's wastewater cleanup law, fearing that making drugmakers pay for micropollutant removal could lead to medicine shortages. Lawmakers approved suspending industry's obligation to pay for removing pollutants like antibiotics and microplastics, pending a new study on costs and sector blame.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated he and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola agreed to conclude the EU's Article 7 rule-of-law procedure against Hungary by autumn. Metsola's office offered a more cautious outlook, emphasizing the need for concrete actions and positive progress.
The European Parliament approved stricter migration measures, granting member states wider powers to deport failed asylum-seekers. The new policy allows for "return hubs" in non-EU countries and detention for non-cooperation or security risks.
The European Parliament is poised to approve new regulations for crops developed using New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), potentially marking a significant policy shift. The vote on NGTs is scheduled for June 17, 2026, with proposed rules distinguishing between NGT-1 and NGT-2 crops.
The right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) party, led by Giorgia Meloni, is set to welcome Czech MEP Nikola Bartůšek into its EU Parliament group. This move will solidify ECR as the fourth-largest group with 82 seats, increasing its influence ahead of the 2027 mid-term reshuffle.
The European Parliament approved cutting import duties on US industrial goods, fulfilling a trade deal and averting new tariffs threatened by Donald Trump. The EU aims to meet a July 4 deadline.
The European Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello, allowing Belgian authorities to investigate bribery allegations involving Huawei. Martusciello denies wrongdoing, claiming transfers were loan repayments.
The European Parliament's conciliation committee unanimously approved a compromise on air passenger rights reform. The deal, also backed by member states, maintains current compensation rules for delays/cancellations and introduces new consumer rights, but faces criticism from airlines over increased costs.
Turkey's Justice Minister criticized the European Parliament's annual report on Turkey, calling it a political document used to attack the judiciary and interfere in the country's affairs. He asserted that Turkey's judicial system operates independently within its constitution and laws.
Avrupa Parlamentosu'nun Türkiye raporunda Adalet Bakanı Akın Gürlek'e yaptırım önerisi yer alması üzerine Bakan Gürlek, "Bu metinler üzerinden Türkiye Cumhuriyeti’nin yargı kurumlarını hedef almak, milli iradeye ve devletimizin egemenlik haklarına yönelmiş beyhude bir çabadır" dedi. Yeşiller Grubu'ndan Vladimir Prebilic ise Gürlek'i siyasi yargılamaların baş aktörü olarak gördüklerini belirtti.
Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ criticized the European Parliament's draft report, which reportedly suggests sanctioning him. Bozdağ called the report a "futile effort" targeting Turkey's judiciary and sovereign rights, emphasizing that Turkish courts make decisions based on the constitution and laws.
A draft amendment to the digital euro regulation suggests that individuals targeted by unilateral sanctions from third countries, not recognized by the EU, could still access digital euro payment services. This aims to prevent situations where EU citizens are cut off from financial systems due to non-EU imposed sanctions.
EU lawmakers have successfully defended passenger rights in a reform of flight compensation rules. Compensation amounts remain unchanged, but airlines must simplify the process and eliminate certain fees, such as for name changes or sitting next to a child.
