MEPs say they were “refused entry” to Israel
By Martin Banks It has been claimed that two MEPs and members of the European Parliament administration staff were refused entry to Israel.
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February 26, 2025 MEPs back EU Omnibus law to ease business and SME burdens
By Martin Banks Some MEPs say the EU’s new “Omnibus” business simplification initiative is a “crucial step” and will push for its success “with full force.”
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February 14, 2025 MEPs pledge support for Georgian dissidents
By Martin Banks MEPs have called on the international community to join the boycott of Georgia’s self-proclaimed authorities.
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February 13, 2025 MEPs give guarded welcome to EU commission work agenda
By Martin Banks The European Commission has presented its Work Programme for 2025 to MEPs meeting in Strasbourg.
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February 12, 2025 “Russia has crossed all red lines” – MEPs told
By Martin Banks The Chair of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, has addressed a formal sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
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February 6, 2025 MEPs call for tougher action to “tax the super rich”
By Martin Banks MEPs say that in times of “unprecedented polycrisis and existential threats to democracy”, Europe must tackle public frustration over economic and social inequality through bold tax reforms.
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January 22, 2025 MEPs are this week expected to adopt a resolution on the need for actions to address what have been called the “continued oppression and fake elections” in Belarus.
By Martin Banks Greens/EFA MEP Mārtiņš Staķis (Progresīvie) from Latvia, shadow rapporteur on the text, commented on the situation in the country.
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January 15, 2025 MEPs concede “differences” in NATO on defence
By Martin Banks MEPs have discussed the security situation in Europe and beyond as well as defence and EU-NATO cooperation with the new NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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January 10, 2025 MEPs express concern about situation in Venezuela
By Martin Banks MEPs have voiced “concern” about the fate of the opposition leader in Venezuela.
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November 29, 2024 MEPs have raised concerns over Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law.
By Martin Banks The Hong Kong government must, say Euro members, “immediately and unconditionally” release all pro-democracy politicians, activists and journalists sentenced on national security charges and drop all charges against them.
