New move “fills dangerous vacuum” on child safety
By Martin Banks MEPs have welcomed moves to fill a “vacuum” that they say left children “unprotected.”
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August 11, 2026 “Fundamental questions remain” in wake of Ceuta crisis, say MEPs
By Martin Banks MEPs have called for action on “various levels” to prevent a repeat of events in Ceuta.
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EUROPE
July 15, 2026 “Important questions” raised about management of EP funds
By Martin Banks MEPs say the European Parliament must apply its financial rules “consistently, objectively and without exception.” That was the message from the Renew Europe group following discussions in the Committee on Budgetary Control concerning the financial management of the Patriots for Europe Group. The case concerns the Patriots for Europe Group’s 2024 financial accounts, […]
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EUROPE
June 23, 2026 Fresh crackdown on “evil” of child abuse welcomed
By Martin Banks MEPs have warmly welcomed new EU moves to combat what one MEP calls the “evil” of child abuse.
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EUROPE
June 23, 2026 Ten years is a long time in politics. .. “It is an eternity in geopolitics”
By Martin Banks MEPs are calling for “greater ambition” in rebuilding the EU UK relationship ahead of the next EU UK Summit in July.
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ECONOMY
June 17, 2026 MEPs give broad backing to new EU-US trade deal
By Martin Banks MEPs have backed the EU-US trade deal, saying it is a “pragmatic and necessary agreement that gives European businesses the certainty they need in uncertain times.”
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EUROPE
April 24, 2026 MEPs in Rome to discuss Europe’s future with the Pope
By Martin Banks Centre right MEPs have travelled to the Vatican and Rome to discuss the future of Europe and Christianity’s role.
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EUROPE
April 14, 2026 MEPs welcome outcome of Hungarian elections
By Martin Banks EU politicians have broadly welcomed the outcome of Hungary’s keenly-awaited elections.
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EUROPE
April 2, 2026 MEPs criticise new death penalty law
By Martin Banks The Greens/EFA Group says that it “strongly condemns” the Israeli parliament’s approval of the death penalty law affecting Palestinians, who were convicted of terrorist attacks.
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EUROPE
January 22, 2026 MEPs tell EU: Do not be “vulnerable to coercion”
By Martin Banks MEPs say that the EU needs to “strengthen its global partnerships and enhance its threat deterrence.”
