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.
By Martin Banks Greens/EFA MEP Mārtiņš Staķis (Progresīvie) from Latvia, shadow rapporteur on the text, commented on the situation in the country.
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.
By Martin Banks MEPs have voiced “concern” about the fate of the opposition leader in Venezuela.
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.
By Martin Banks The European Parliament has held an extraordinary plenary session with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking 1000 days since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
By Martin Banks MEPs have adopted a resolution that “condemns China’s continued military provocations against Taiwan” and firmly rejects any unilateral change to the status-quo in the Taiwan Strait.
By Martin Baks An expert on European Union affairs says Hungary’s EU presidency programme has “little weight.”
By Martin Banks MEPs will this week discuss with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán the programme for Hungary’s six-month Council Presidency that started on 1 July.
By Martin Banks Euro MPs are this week being asked to approve the EU’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT).
