A Swedish MEP has filed a police complaint in Sweden against a Danish MEP for alleged racist hate speech after the latter told her to 'go home' on social media. The incident follows far-right chants of 'send them back' in the European Parliament.
The European Parliament has passed legislation allowing tech firms to scan messages for child sexual abuse material until 2028. Critics call it "chat control." An amendment exempts end-to-end encrypted messages, but voluntary mass scanning was approved.
ECB President Christine Lagarde stated the digital euro will complement, not replace, cash and is not designed for payment tracing. The European Parliament approved its negotiating mandate, moving closer to adoption by end-2026. Lagarde emphasized strengthening Europe's payment autonomy.
The European Parliament voted to support renewed negotiations for a digital euro, aiming for a deal by 2026 and potential availability in 2029. The digital currency seeks to reduce reliance on US payment systems and enhance user privacy, though concerns exist about its impact on bank deposits.
The European Parliament voted to send a controversial child abuse scanning bill back to EU member governments, with changes ensuring scanning won't affect end-to-end encrypted services. The vote followed a tense session where lawmakers debated the bill's future, potentially leading to a "conciliation" procedure if member states disagree.
The European Parliament has voted on its negotiating position for the digital euro, paving the way for talks with member states. The digital euro, backed by the ECB, aims to complement cash and banking services, offering privacy and supporting online/offline payments. Key negotiation points include compensation models for financial institutions and fee sharing, with retail availability expected from 2029.
Marine Le Pen announced her 2027 French presidential candidacy despite a recent embezzlement conviction, drawing parallels to Donald Trump's legal battles. An appeal court upheld her conviction, but shortened her ban on running, allowing a fourth bid. Her sentence of a year with an electronic tag is on hold pending a higher court appeal, creating uncertainty for the campaign.
The European Parliament criticized Ukraine's decision to rename a military unit after WWII Nazi collaborators, sparking a diplomatic dispute with Poland. The move, seen as an "unnecessary escalation" and "disregard for Polish sensitivities," undermines neighborly relations and European values.
Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential election and will appeal her conviction for embezzling EU funds, which includes a jail sentence and an electronic ankle tag. The appeal to the court of cassation suspends the sentence, allowing her to campaign freely.
Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzling EU funds, sentenced to house arrest with an electronic tag. Her 2027 presidential bid is now uncertain due to restricted movement, though her ban on holding office was shortened.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces uncertainty for the 2027 presidential election after a Paris appeals court sentenced her to one year under house arrest with an electronic tag and upheld a ban from public office. The ban is set to expire later this year, but Le Pen may not run if campaigning is hindered.
Marine Le Pen announced she will run for president in 2027 after an appeal court reduced her ban on holding public office. The court upheld her conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened the ban, allowing the far-right leader to stand in the election.
A French court of appeal upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for embezzling EU parliament funds but reduced her ban on holding office to 15 months. She received a 3-year jail term, with 2 suspended, and must wear an electronic tag, potentially complicating a 2027 presidential run.
EU lawmakers have adopted a position paper on digital assets, urging the European Commission to assess the regulatory scope of DeFi, crypto lending, staking, and NFTs. The paper calls for consistent MiCA application and warns against market fragmentation.
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.
MEP Bernd Lange doubts the EU's October deadline for "tangible results" with China is realistic for a binding trade agreement. The EU faces a large trade deficit and seeks to rebalance trade, while China threatens retaliation against protectionist measures.
The European People’s Party (EPP) in the European Parliament has proposed expelling Slovenian MEP Branko Grims. The move follows his cooperation with far-right lawmakers and failure to adhere to the group's voting positions on key legislation, including Rule of Law reports and the Digital Services Act.
MEPs have warned Albania that its EU accession talks are at risk due to plans for a luxury resort backed by Jared Kushner. Tineke Strik stated the government is "playing with fire" and jeopardizing EU ambitions, particularly concerning environmental policies and rule of law.
The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has approved the digital euro, a central bank-issued digital currency, to reduce the EU's reliance on US-controlled payment systems like Visa and Mastercard, which dominate 61% of euro area card payments.
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."
Rightwing MEPs chanted "send them back" after a vote to increase EU deportations. This sparked counter-chants of "shame on you" from other lawmakers, highlighting deep divisions in the European Parliament. Rights groups and UN experts have criticized the measures as cruel and discriminatory.
Luxembourg MEP Fernand Kartheiser has called a reported European Parliament inquiry into his contacts with Russian officials "surreal," arguing the EU is targeting dialogue while seeking a role in future Ukraine peace efforts. The inquiry stems from his visit to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
The European Parliament has urged Albania to suspend construction in protected areas, specifically targeting a proposed luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner. This follows 18 days of protests in Albania and diaspora demonstrations abroad, with calls for the project's halt and Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
The European Parliament has given final approval to a tariff agreement with Donald Trump, set to expire Dec 31, 2029, unless renewed. The deal includes conditions for tariff reductions on steel and aluminum products.
