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Almost two thirds of EU citizens 'likely' to vote in June elections, new poll shows

Almost two-thirds of EU citizens say they are "likely" to vote in the upcoming elections to the European Parliament.

And the LUX Audience Award goes to... 'The Teachers' Lounge'

German director Ilker Çatak was awarded the 2024 LUX European Audience Film during a ceremony at the EU Parliament.

Spanish left puts housing front and centre in EU elections campaign

June's European Parliament elections will see governments working hard to turn out young voters with promises of change.

EU countries not enforcing migration pact could face legal action, says Johansson

EU countries failing to implement the New Pact on Migration and Asylum, narrowly endorsed by the European Parliament on Wednesday, could face legal action, the bloc's home affairs chief has warned.

Activists with inflatable jet outside EU Parliament demand higher taxes for super-rich

The protest was orchestrated by three major charities and visited by several prominent MEPs.

EU votes in favour of classifying abortion access as a fundamental right

The European Parliament has voted in favour of including access to abortion in the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights.

European Parliament narrowly endorses EU migration reform, moving it closer to the finish line

The European Parliament has narrowly approved the wide-reaching reform of the European Union's migration and asylum policy.

EU Parliament votes to protect media freedom and limit spying on reporters

Groundbreaking new EU laws to safeguard the independence of newsrooms received the final seal of approval by the European Parliament on Wednesday.

European Parliament sues Commission over the release of €10.2 billion in frozen funds to Hungary

The European Parliament has made good on its threat and will file a lawsuit against the European Commission over the release of €10.2 billion in frozen funds to Hungary.

Lawmakers approve AI Act with overwhelming majority

Lawmakers in the European Parliament today (13 March) approved the AI Act, rules aimed at regulating AI systems according to a risk-based approach.

Finnish PM grilled by progressive MEPs over far-right alliance

Finland's prime minister addressed on Wednesday the European Parliament and outlined his political priorities for the next legislature.

MEPs gear up to sue European Commission over release of €10.2 billion for Hungary

The European Parliament has moved forward with its plan to launch a lawsuit against the European Commission for the release of €10.2 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, which had been blocked over..

Brussels, my love? Is the European Parliament destined to move to the right?

Far-right groups are expected to do well in June's European Parliament election. How can left-wing and centrist parties turn this trend around?

German startup makes biodegradable tampons from seaweed that don’t need an applicator

Plastic period products are the fifth most common single-use plastic item discovered on European beaches, higher than plastic cups and straws, according to the European Parliament.

Analysis: Europe’s centre-right keeps door ajar to populists amid far-right surge

For years, the centre-right EPP group has drawn a red line on the eurosceptic, far right forces in the European Parliament. That line could shift after June's European elections.

The voice of EU citizens 100 days before elections

The European elections will take place from 6 to 9 June, when EU citizens will vote for the members of the European Parliament.

European Parliament adopts resolution against Russian political oppression and the death of Navalny

The resolution passed with 506 votes in favour, nine against, and 32 abstentions.

Yulia Navalnaya tells MEPs to 'stop being boring' to defeat Putin's regime

The European Parliament needs to "stop being boring" if it wants to stand up to Vladimir Putin, Yulia Navalnaya told the hemicycle on Wednesday.

MEPs approve Nature Restoration Law amid right-wing opposition and farmer protests

The European Parliament gave on Tuesday the green-light to the Nature Restoration Law, defying a conservative push to bring down the bill.

Euronews Debates: Can Europe electrify quickly to meet its energy and climate targets?

Watch highlights from Euronews’ live debate in the European Parliament, where we brought together experts from politics, policy and industry to discuss rolling out renewables, building new smart..