In the midst of a corruption investigation, the EU leader warns there will be "no impunity."

After Belgian police charged a senior MEP with corruption, the president of the European Parliament cautioned members Monday that suspected bribery by a foreign power constituted an attack on democracy, stressing that MEPs would enjoy "no impunity" in the corruption inquiry.

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EU Requires Speed-Limiters

The European Commission has only just just approved certain brand new legislation that mandate that incorporation of intelligent speed good works into all cars that really are freshly constructed. The laws are effective immediately. The European Parliament approved these measures and ratified the...

To increase the resilience of crucial organisations, the Council president and the European Parliament struck a political accord

A political compromise was negotiated between the Council presidency and the European Parliament over the resilience of critical entities directive. The technical work to complete the provisional agreement on the entire legal text will now begin. Before going through the formal adoption process, ...

The European Parliament has threatened Schröder with penalties over his ties to Russia

According to a joint draught motion seen by EURACTIV, the European Parliament is escalating its pressure on former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder, threatening him with sanctions if he refuses to quit his positions in Russian enterprises.

MEPs from diverse political parties, ran...

Emmanuel Macron urges the creation of a European political community beyond EU

The French president proposes a wider political community of democratic states around the European Union.

Addressing the European Parliament on Monday, Macron entitled his re-election last month as a signal that the French had sought more Europe. He said “decades” will be re...

A European Parliamentary Delegation will visit Tunisia to discuss political reforms

Members of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee arrived in Tunis on Monday for talks about the country's road to democratic change and institutional stability.

According to observers, the visiting team will emphasise the significance of broad political discussion,...

How EU trilogue negotiators exploit 'constraint' to get concessions

The European Commission, European Parliament, and Council of the European Union agree on much of the legislation that is approved in the EU during informal conversations. But how are these discussions carried out, and what techniques do negotiators employ to obtain concessions? Maximilian Haag il...

Pesticide exposure has evident human rights consequences across the world

Farmers, agricultural workers, northern and southern civil society, and members of the European Parliament are urging the European Commission and the Member States to defend our health, food systems, and the environment by banning chemical pesticides.

Every person has the right to healt...

Roberta Metsola Appointed as the President of the European Parliament

The conservative Maltese politician Roberta Metsola has been announced as the new president of the European Parliament. The 43-year-old leader has many fans because of her bridge-building qualities but others are very criticizing of her anti-abortion stance. 

She has been very open...

Emotions Shaping Debates in the European Parliament

In the last ten years, a lot of research has been conducted to understand the role of emotions in politics. 

The officials and representatives of the European Union are often thought of as rational individuals. It is widely expected that emotions stand in the way of rationality and...

CHINA'S MILITARY STRATEGY IS NOT ONLY UNCLEAR BUT ALSO OF SERIOUS CONCERN: JAPAN

Highlights

• Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said "China has been in beefing up its military capacity very rapidly and we are not sure what the Chinese intentions are,.”

• Japan is worried about China's decision to increase its defence budget&nbs...

CHINA INVESTMENTS WITH EU STATES UNDER THREAT OVER EP RESOLUTION ON UYGHURS

Highlights –

• China investments with EU states under threat over EP resolution on Uyghurs.
• The EP passed a resolution on Dec. 18 on forced labour and conditions of Uyghurs.
• Uyghurs and other primarily Muslim ethnic minorities live in X...