A Turkish official, Gürlek, criticized the European Parliament for what he described as attempts to distort ongoing judicial processes and conduct political campaigns based on ongoing investigations. He stated that EP reports are merely political recommendations and targeting Turkey's judiciary is an futile effort against national will and sovereignty.
Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek criticized the European Parliament for what he called politically motivated campaigns against the Turkish judiciary. He stated that Turkish courts make decisions based on the constitution and laws, and that EP reports are merely political recommendations. Gürlek also pointed to transparency and ethics discussions surrounding some MEPs.
Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek criticized the European Parliament, calling its reports on ongoing judicial processes politically motivated and aimed at undermining the Turkish judiciary. He stated that Turkish courts make decisions based on the constitution and laws, and that such external pressures will not deter Turkey's fight against terrorism, organized crime, and corruption.
German MEP Bernd Lange warns the Airbus-Boeing subsidy dispute could derail the EU-US trade agreement if tensions escalate. The five-year truce expires July 11, with no extension yet agreed, potentially leading to new tariffs.
The European Parliament will replace Google with Qwant, a privacy-focused European search engine, on its in-house computers starting June 4. This move aligns with the EU's broader strategy to reduce dependence on US tech giants and enhance digital sovereignty, though critics warn of potential protectionism and internet fragmentation.
A European Parliament member stated that Ukraine does not meet EU accession criteria due to democracy and corruption issues, and the rehabilitation of Nazi collaborators. He argued that accession would negatively impact sectors like agriculture and urged the EU to prioritize peace and diplomacy.
A Turkish parliamentary delegation, including İsmail Emrah Karayel, Meryem Gök, and Jale Nur Süllü, held discussions in Brussels with European Parliament officials. Key topics included Turkey's EU membership, the customs union update, visa liberalization, and Turkey's inclusion in Europe's security architecture (SAFE).
The European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee rejected Belgium's request to revoke the immunity of MEP Salvatore De Meo as part of the Huawei investigation. However, the committee approved the revocation of MEP Fulvio Martusciello's immunity. Final decisions rest with the Strasbourg plenary.
The European Parliament will reportedly stop using Google as its default search engine on in-house computers starting June 4, switching to the French alternative Quant. This move aligns with the EU's commitment to digital sovereignty and data protection.
The European Parliament will replace Google with French search engine Qwant as its default search tool on in-house computers starting Thursday, June 4. This move aligns with the Parliament's commitment to digital sovereignty and user data protection, and comes as the EU pushes for greater tech sovereignty.
The European Parliament's International Trade Committee approved an EU-US trade deal, with a final vote set for June 16. The deal includes safeguards against potential US tariff hikes, with a sunset clause extended to December 31, 2029, and a provision allowing the EU to suspend the agreement if US tariffs on steel and aluminum remain past 2026.
A European Parliament committee overwhelmingly voted to cancel EU tariffs on US goods, aiming to comply with a trade deal and avoid further disputes. Japan's finance minister refrained from escalating verbal warnings on the yen, showing caution after recent interventions had a fleeting impact. Zain Saudi Arabia announced the establishment of an AI Center of Excellence to expand AI applications.
A European Parliament committee voted to remove EU import duties on US goods, a key step in complying with a trade deal to avert a trans-Atlantic trade row. The deal caps US levies on European imports and eases market access for US agricultural products.
European Green parties, facing decline, can learn from the UK Green Party's success by focusing on economic inequality, holding strong stances on key issues, and embracing progressive identity politics.
EU ambassadors agree to eliminate EU duties on most US industrial goods under EU-US trade agreement
MEP Fidias Panayiotou announced he will retain his European Parliament seat and forgo the elected position in Cyprus's House of Representatives. His party, Direct Democracy, secured four seats in the recent elections.
Ukrainian drones struck the Syzran oil refinery in Russia, over 800km inside the country, causing a fire and killing two people. President Zelenskyy stated this is part of a broader plan targeting Russian oil revenues amid escalating attacks.
Greens co-chair Bas Eickhout resigned from the European Parliament, citing 'inappropriate relationships' and a lack of energy for future leadership roles. The PRO party confirmed the resignation was partly due to unreported workplace relationships.
EU leaders celebrated a hard-won trade deal with the US, ending months of tariff threats. The agreement, finalized after late-night talks, aims to ensure stable transatlantic trade and supports millions of jobs, though some express caution.
The EU has agreed to implement its trade deal with the US after five hours of talks, aiming to avert further tariffs threatened by Donald Trump. The pact, struck last July, will remove import duties on most US goods entering the EU, with the bloc on track to meet Trump's 4 July deadline.
European Parliament and EU member states reached an agreement to implement the EU-US trade deal, aiming to meet President Trump's July 4 deadline and avoid new tariffs.
The EU’s outgoing top trade official Sabine Weyand used her departing appearance at the European Parliament to pour cold water on the prospect of an investment deal with China, hinting instead that new weapons for dealing with Chinese “macroeconomic imbalances” could be on the way. Weyand, who is leaving her role as the EU’s director general for trade after a seven-year tenure, said the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment – a pact signed in the last days of 2020 but frozen soon after in a row...
The EU’s outgoing top trade official Sabine Weyand used her departing appearance at the European Parliament to pour cold water on the prospect of an investment deal with China, hinting instead that new weapons for dealing with Chinese “macroeconomic imbalances” could be on the way. Weyand, who is leaving her role as the EU’s director general for trade after a seven-year tenure, said the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment – a pact signed in the last days of 2020 but frozen soon after in a row...
The European Parliament is not interested in anything that is linked with the Georgian people, Shalva Papuashvili said
